Maui News
Ige Proclaims 2019 Year of Indigenous Language
Hawaiʻi’s indigenous language, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, went from less than 30 speakers under the age of 18, in 1984 to a thriving language with 25,000+ speakers today.
Hawai‘i Winter Storm Breaks Wave Height Records
A strong low pressure system with an exceptionally close approach to the Hawaiian Islands chain caused record-breaking wave heights on Feb. 10.
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Schatz Introduces Census Data Improvement Bill
Sen. Schatz introduced the ‘Census IDEA Act’, a piece of legislation that aims to improve and ensure the accuracy of the 2020 census.
Maui Gas Prices Increase Slightly
In Kahului, the average price is $3.57—two cents higher than last weed, two cents higher than on this date last month and 36 cents lower than on this date a year ago.
DOE Alerts Parents About Dangerous Social Media Challenge
The Hawai‘i DOE sent a memo to parents on Feb. 27 regarding renewed concerns about a potentially dangerous social media challenge targeting young people.
FBI Arrests Unruly Passenger on Hawaiian Airlines Flight
The FBI reported on the evening of Feb. 27, 2019, that it arrested an “unruly passenger” aboard Hawaiian Airlines Flight 459, headed for Korea.
Senators Ask Trump to Abandon Plan to Form Anti-Science Panel
Fifteen senators called on Trump to abandon plans to form an internal group refuting the scientific consensus about growing threats from climate change.
Hawaiʻi DOE Seeks Sponsors for Summer Food Program
The Summer Food Service Program is seeking sponsor organizations to provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer.
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Maui County
A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, for Maui County Windward Waters-Maui County Leeward Waters-Ma‘alaea…
Maui Electric Emergency Repairs at ʻĪao Valley Road This Evening
Maui Electric will do emergency repairs that will require a road closure tonight, from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., at the cross-section of ʻĪao Valley and Alu roads.
Kīhei Roadwork Interrupts Maui Bus Service
The closure of South Kīhei Road for resurfacing work from Kūlanihākoʻi to Kauhaʻa streets has temporarily resulted in the closure of eight bus stops in Kīhei
Two Visitors Pulled Unresponsive From West Maui Waters
Maui firefighters responded to two separate incidents on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in which swimmers were pulled from the ocean unresponsive in West Maui. Both individuals are believed to be visitors from China.
Southwest Gains FAA Authorization for Hawai‘i Flights
Southwest Airlines has officially obtained technical certification from the FAA that will allow the airline to operate flights that serve Hawaiʻi.
$10.4M Grant Helps UH Researchers Study Effects of Microbiomes on Human Health
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa received a $10.4 million grant to create an interactive center for environmental microbiomes and human health.
Maui Nonprofit Chosen in Statewide Charity Drive
Maui’s Mālama Family Recovery Center received a donation of more than $5,000 from the Hawaiiana Management Company for substance abuse treatment services.
Haleakalā Internship Deadline: Friday, March 1
Haleakalā National Park is offering two internship programs, one for college students and another for high school students throughout the Summer of 2019.
Maui Humane Society to Host Kitten Baby Shower
Last year Maui Humane Society placed 967 kittens in foster homes during the peak of kitten season, which runs from March 1 to Sept. 30.
Maui Crime Feb. 17-23, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 5 burglaries, 13 vehicle thefts and 23 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 17 to 23, 2019.
Maui Public Works Director Applicants Sought
The position was offered to Rowena Dagdag-Andaya, who declined, for now, saying she thinks the best person for the job, David Goode, had already applied.
Council Chair Seeks Legal Opinion on Interim Director Appointments
King received an opinion from the Department of the Corporation Counsel last Thursday saying that a “disapproved nominee should vacate the subject office.” She said she is seeking another, more definitive, legal opinion from Wong today.
