Maui News
Search Begins to Fill Souki’s Remaining Term
The process has begun to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of longtime Rep. Joe Souki of Maui who stepped down amid allegations of sexual harassment.
Hale Makua Contracted for Nursing Home Care for Maui Veterans
As of April 1, Hale Makua is now contracted by the VA to provide nursing home care to veterans on Maui.
Monthly Siren Test for April 2018
The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for today, Monday, April 2, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of April 1, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of April 1, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: KULEANA’s Weekend Opening on Maui
Maui Now’s Wendy Osher attended Saturday’s opening event at the Maui Mall where the film’s producers and actors held a red carpet meet-and-greet event.
A Look Back at the Earthquake that Devastated Ka‘ū 150 Years Ago
In Hawai‘i, the most destructive earthquakes occur along a gently sloping fault between the base of the volcanoes and the ancient ocean floor on which they are built.
Hawai‘i State Bird, Nēnē Proposed for Downlisting
The US Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed downlisting the Hawaiian goose, or nēnē, from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui, in this brief newscast with Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool.
Maui Women Honored with 2018 Excellence Awards
Awards were issued to Councilmember Elle Cochran, Sherri Dodson, Joy Medeiros, Mary Lee Sagawinit, Deidre Tegarden and a posthumous award to Tina Garzero.
Medical Aid in Dying Bill Passes Out of Senate
The Hawai‘i Senate on Thursday voted 23-2 to pass House Bill 2739 titled “Our Care, Our Choice Act.”
Merrie Monarch Travelers Reminded of ʻŌhiʻa Quarantine
Crews of inspectors from across the state will be at airports in both Hilo and Kona to boost inspection capacity near the end of the Merrie Monarch Festival
EXCLUSIVE Interview with ‘KULEANA’ Star, Maui’s Moronai Kanekoa
His role in KULEANA is his first time to play a Hawaiian character in a feature film. “For me it was a great experience, really invaluable” said Moronai Kanekoa
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i after 6.9 Papua New Guinea Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 6.9 (preliminary 7.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 11:26 a.m. on March 29, 2018 off of Papua New Guinea.
Longer Stays on Maui Boost Visitor Spending in February
Here on Maui, visitor spending grew by 6.1% in February to $429.8 million, fueled by an increase in visitor days (+6.3%).
Waiehu Golf Course Renovation Begins April 16
Renovation begins on Waiehu Municipal Golf Course’s back nine greens starting April 16, 2018.
Maui Man Sentenced for Theft from US Department of Veteran’s Affairs
As a result of the false claims, Joslin received over $48,000 in VA disability benefits to which he was not entitled.
Brown Water Advisory Issued, McGregor Point to Māʻalaea Harbor
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at McGregor Point to Māʻalaea Harbor.
Maui Electric to Upgrade Power Lines on Mākena Road, April 2-5
Maui Electric will be upgrading power lines along Mākena Road near Big Beach to La Perouse Bay from Monday, April 2 to Thursday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 2:30p.
Maui Expected to Get $100M in Federal Highway Funds
Maui is anticipated to receive $100M in Federal Highway funds over the next four years, which will be matched with $24M in local funds from the State and County
Report: 54% of Hawai‘i’s Population Was Born Here
The state DBEDT released a report, “Demographic, Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics for Selected Race Groups in Hawaiʻi.”
