Maui News
Report: Vacation Rentals Impact on Maui
Vacation rental units put pressure on Hawaiʻi’s already-stressed housing market by reducing homes for Hawai‘i residents and driving up rents.
UHMC Celebrates Kalāhou—“The New Day”
UHMC hosted Kalāhou, or “The New Day,” Wednesday, April 25, at 11:45 a.m. at the Great Lawn, followed by a grand lū‘au at the Pā‘ina building at 1 p.m.
Hospitality Industry Awards $52,000 in Scholarships to Public School Seniors
Emily N. Mitra of Maui High School earned an additional $2,500 scholarship from the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association for being the top student from Maui.
800+ Pounds of Debris Collected in Earth Day Clean-Up
Federal and state crews joined volunteers in removing more than 864 pounds of debris during an Earth Day cleanup of the Manukā Reserve on Hawai’i Island.
Gabbard Introduces Bill To Upgrade Water Infrastructure in Hawai‘i
The WATER Act would authorize $35 billion a year to improve drinking water and wastewater services in states nationwide
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Travel Ban Case
The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday, April 25, in Hawai‘i’s challenge to the third iteration of President Trump’s travel ban.
Rep. McKelvey Secures Funding for Lahainaluna Air Conditioners
State Representative Angus McKelvey of West Maui announced the release of nearly $426,000 for air conditioning at Lahainaluna High School.
EPA Awards $300,000 to Revitalize Blighted Properties in Hawai‘i
EPA’s Brownfields Program expands the ability of communities to recycle vacant & abandoned properties for new, productive reuses, using existing infrastructure.
Maui Police Officer with PTSD Files Discrimination Lawsuit
The complaint was filed in Second Circuit Court on March 20, 2018 on behalf of Kelly Pauole a 21-year veteran with the Maui Police Department.
Conferees Agree on $570M to Build 25,000 Affordable Rental Housing Units
House Bill 2748 HD2 SD2 CD1 provides a total of $570 million which will generate more than 25,000 affordable units by the year 2030.
2018 Maui Junior Lifeguard Enrollment Begins
Registration for free Ocean Safety Bureau’s 2018 Junior Lifeguard Program sessions for ages 12 – 17 will start at the end of this month.
How to Prepare for a Tsunami, Nature’s Warning Signs
This portion of the interview discusses the common “natural warning signs” of tsunamis, what to do if a tsunami alert is issued or you think a local tsunami may have been generated, how to prepare for tsunamis and surprising facts…
Coordinated Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise
Members of the Maui Police Department and employees of the Maui County FCU Lahaina Branch will participate in a Coordinated Emergency Preparedness Exercise.
Tourism Authority: Kaua‘i is Open for Business
Kauaʻi, including most of Hanalei on the north shore, is open for business and ready to share the charms and beauty of this idyllic island with visitors…
Senate Passes Bill for Constitutional Amendment to Support Public Schools
The Hawai‘i State Senate voted 23-1 on Monday to approve a bill that proposes a constitutional amendment to support public schools.
Motorists Report Honoapi‘ilani Congestion as Lahaina Bypass Phase 1B-2 Opens
Transportation officials attributed delays on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in large part to utility work being done at the southern terminus in Olowalu.
Coalition Petitions A&B for New Uses of Former Sugar Cane Lands
A coalition on Maui has launched a 15% for the Future campaign, which is petitioning A&B to donate or allow the sale of former sugar cane lands in Central Maui
Whale Entanglement Lecture with Ed Lyman, April 26
During his lecture, he will describe the difficult and sometimes dangerous task of disentangling 40-ton whales
State Budget Includes Items for Central Maui
$12 million will go toward the construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics building at Maui High School.
UH Maui College Lū‘au Celebrates Net-Zero Energy Independence
UH Maui College will become the first UH campus to achieve net-zero, by producing as much energy as it consumes….
