Maui News
Entangled Whale Shark Freed Off Lānaʻi
A dive knife was used to free the whale shark and it took at least an hour to help free it.
OHA is “Appalled” by Aloha Poke Co. Trademark Attempt
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs issued a statement today saying it is “appalled” by the Chicago-based Aloha Pokē (sic) Company’s recent attempts to “assert control over ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi,” the traditional language of the native people of Hawaiʻi.
Active Brush Fire in Upper Kanaio, 15 Acres Burned
Maui fire crews are currently on scene of a brush fire in the upper Kanaio area. The fire is approximately 15 acres in size and moving in thick brush with strong winds being reported.
Moloka‘i’s First Large-Scale Renewable Project Gains PUC Approval
The 2.64-MW project, including a battery energy storage system, will be owned by Moloka‘i New Energy Partners, which will sell electricity to Maui Electric.
USGS: Possible Outcomes at Kīlauea Caldera
The report summarizes activity from late April through June 29, details possible future outcomes and reviews hazards associated with these outcomes.
Schatz Bill Aims to Open Commissaries to War Heroes
The Schatz provisions will open access to commissaries to military heroes – including recipients of the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor and disabled veterans and their caregivers – and protect military bases from flooding by making sure facility planners are aware of and consider recurrent flood risks when building or designing facilities.
Something to Crow About: Hawaiian ‘Alalā Genome Sequenced
In a new scientific publication, researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi and the San Diego Zoo’s conservation research program report a major milestone in efforts to rescue and reintroduce the ‘Alalā. Hawai‘i’s native crow is so endangered that it survived for years only through captive breeding programs. As of March, the entire ‘Alalā population consisted […]
Hikianalia Departure Delayed Another Day
The launch of the Polynesian Voyaging canoe Hikianalia on a 30-day voyage to California has been pushed back until Thursday at the earliest, due to weather.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Deaths on Moloka‘i Under Investigation
This brings the total deaths believed to be from human inflicted trauma on Molokaʻi to eight, since 2009.
UPDATE: Lahainaluna Road Now OPEN Near Bypass
Lahainalna Road is now OPEN. It was closed earlier near the bypass due to a motor vehicle accident reported earlier this morning.
Maui Police to Enforce Traffic Violations in School Zones
Officers will be focusing on violations to Speed Limits, Seatbelt use, Child Restraints, Mobile Electronic Device (cell phone use) as well as the newly passed Maui County Code (8.20.040 R) Smoke Free Vehicle–a violation which occurs when an adult is smoking within a vehicle that is occupied by a person under 18 years of age. Violators face a $200 fine.
Legal Battle Over “Aloha Poke” Name
Lei’s Poke Stop co-owner Tasha Kahele said she was “offended” by the cease and desist letter that was received on May 17, 2018. “We learned growing up that ‘aloha’ is to be lived (right), to be given, to be shared, and not restricted. So I couldn’t wrap my brain around how that was happening…
Mayor Harry Kim Undergoes Out-Patient Procedure
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Harry Kim underwent an out-patient procedure involving the insertion of a defibrillator as a precautionary measure at Hilo Medical Center.
Kīlauea Summit Collapse Releases Energy Equivalent to 5.4 Earthquake
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse event at Kīlauea summit occurred at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Bruno Mars Adds Third Hawai‘i Show
A third Hawaiʻi show has been added to the Bruno Mars 24K Magic World Tour. The third show takes place on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.
55,000 Juror Questionnaires to be Mailed Out on Maui for 2019
Starting next week Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, an estimated 55,000 juror questionnaires will be mailed out to residents in Maui County.
Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week: Snorkel Safety Briefings on Maui
Here on Maui, snorkel safety briefings with Maui lifeguards take place today (Tuesday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel.
Repair to Downed Poles Results in Gridlock Along Honoapi‘ilani
Maui Electric crews worked for hours on Monday to repair six downed poles along the Honoapiilani Highway. The incident resulted in gridlock along the highway into Monday evening.
Hōkūle‘a’s Sister Canoe, Hikianalia Voyages to California
Hōkūleʻa’s sister canoe Hikianalia departs from Hawaiʻi today, marking the launch of the Alahula Kai o Maleka California Voyage.
Blessing Marks 1st Phase of Construction for New Kīhei High School
A blessing was held at the site of the new Kīhei High School in South Maui. The future high school is anticipated to open for the 2021-22 school year.
