Maui News
Assistance Dogs of Hawaiʻi to Host Valentineʻs Benefit
The Assistance Dogs of Hawaiʻi will be hosting their 11th Annual Valentine’s Benefit Event at the Four Seasons Resort Maui on Saturday, Feb. 9. Tickets cost $175 per person and tables of ten are available for $1,750. Attendees will be able to meet some of the ADH assistance dogs as well as enjoy a three-course […]
Hirono Introduces Legislation to Ensure Pay for Federal Contract Workers Hurt by Shutdown
Sens. Mazie Hirono, Tina Smith, and 21 of their colleagues introduced legislation to secure back pay for the federal contractor employees who were impacted by the government shutdown. The bill, called the Fair Compensation for Low-Wage Contractor Employees Act, would provide back pay of up to $600 per paycheck for federal contractor employees who were […]
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New Mudweed Species Threatens Hawaiʻi Marine Environments
A team of scientists from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Department of Botany has discovered two populations of a new species of leather mudweed or Avrainvillea erecta, a widespread tropical algae, which may pose a threat to Hawai‘i’s marine environments.
New Dean Recommended for UH College of Engineering
Brennon Morioka is being recommended as the next dean of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Engineering.
Maui Conservation Summer Program for College Students
Applications are now being accepted for Nā Hua Hoʻohuli i ka Pono, a service-learning program for college students specifically designed to help develop Maui’s next generation of conservation leaders.
Tulsi Gabbard Releases Op-Ed: Religious Bigotry is Un-American
US Rep. and 2020 Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard today, released an op-ed entitled Religious Bigotry is Un-American, published by Religion News Service.
168 Whales Sighted in 15 Minutes During Whale Counts
A total of 168 whale sightings were seen during the 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. time period, the most of any time period throughout the day’s count.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 27, 2019
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of Jan. 27, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
DLNR Sponsors Collaborative Conservation Project
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is inviting conservationists and conservation groups in conducting a community survey under its Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project.
Gov. Ige Announces New Public Safety Department Appointments
Gov. David Ige announced the appointment of veteran deputy general Maria Cook as the Department of Public Safety deputy director for administration. Cook will begin her new position on Feb. 1. “Maria will bring valuable insight and experience to the department in her new role,” PSD director Nolan Espinda said. “She has a wealth of […]
UH Mānoa Receives $1.3 Million for Marine Energy Project
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology received $1.3 million from the US Department of Energy for a project to improve marine energy technology. During the three-year project, UHʻs Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute will lead a team of researchers to develop a wave energy converter. “Advancing next-generation marine […]
Public Input Sought for Water Resource Protection Plan
The Commission on Water Resource Management is holding open hearings to solicit input on its update to the statewide Water Resource Protection Plan.
Public Invited to Whale Count Research Events
Pacific Whale Foundation is inviting the public to participate in three “Great Whale Count” research events to help gauge Pacific humpback whale populations in Hawaiʻi.
Trump Announces Deal to Fund Government for 3 Weeks
President Donald Trump delivered remarks today saying he has reached a deal to fund the government for three weeks until Feb. 15, 2019.
Rideshare Companies Ready for Service at Maui Airports
Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft will now be eligible to pick up customers at neighbor island airports beginning on Feb. 1, 2019.
Traffic Advisory: Roadwork Near Kīhei Recycling Center
Kīhei Recycling Center will remain open during its normal business hours today, despite paving work on Welakahao Road.
Maui Kōkua Collection & Distribution Drive This Weekend
The Kōkua Collection Drive takes place on Sat, Jan. 26 (9a-4p) at Maui Marketplace; The distribution will take place on Sun, Jan. 27 (same time, same location).
Lyft to Begin Service to Kahului and Kapalua Airports
Lyft announced today that it is expanding its service to Maui airports beginning Feb. 1, 2019 with designated pick up locations at Kahului and Kapalua airports.
Leaders Condemn Action of Kingdom Group, OHA Responds
A group of leaders in the Native Hawaiian community are calling for greater accountability following events last week at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Shipt and Target Bring Same Day Delivery to Kahului, Maui
Shipt and Target will begin same-day delivery of groceries, electronics, toys and household essentials and of in all Hawaiʻi Target stores on Feb. 7, 2019.
