Maui News
74 Businesses Showcased in 2018 Hawaiʻi on the Hill
The Hawai‘i Congressional delegation, local government officials, small business owners, and educators participated in the 5th Annual Hawai‘i on the Hill events on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
Ige Signs Request for Federal Individual Assistance in Wake of Volcanic Eruption
The county has estimated that since the recent onset of activity in May, the eruption has destroyed about 455 residential dwellings, 192 of which are primary residences.
Ige Asks FEMA to Re-consider Flood Request for Kaua‘i, O‘ahu
At least 760 homes were impacted in some way by the storm and floods on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu. Of the 187 homes that were destroyed or severely damaged, 109 were owner-occupied.
Explosive Eruptions Continue at Kīlauea, 5.4 Quake Overnight
Since the onset of the recent eruptive activity in May, there have been dozens of seismic events that have prompted statements from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Electric Pole Replacement in Makawao to Impact Traffic, June 15-16
Urgent utility pole replacement will take place in Makawao on Friday and Saturday on Makawao Avenue near the Brewer Road intersection.
Hawai‘i First in Nation to Enact Law Banning Pesticides Containing Chlorpyrifos
Hawaiʻi becomes the first in the nation to enact a law banning pesticides containing chlorpyrifos. Governor David Ige signed Senate Bill 3095 into law on Wednesday, which completely bans the use of pesticides containing the potentially harmful chemical, starting in 2023.
Case of Legionnaires’ Disease Confirmed on O‘ahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is currently investigating a confirmed case of legionellosis, commonly known as Legionnaires’ disease, in an adult resident of Honolulu.
DLNR Seeking Comments on Draft EIS for Business Park
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is proposing to establish a light industrial and commercial business park at Pulehunui on Maui.
How Much Longer? Seismic Activity at Kīlauea Volcano “Eerie and Unsettling”
For an area that is used to accommodate some 5,000 viewers a day, Ferracane said it has been transformed into what “feels like a ghost town to some degree.” During a recent visit to the Jaggar Museum Overlook, Ferracane said there was a dusting of ash that made the area look like it was “white washed in a coating of flour.”
Third Annual Landlord Summit Aims to Help Renters Find Affordable Housing
The Realtors Association of Maui is sponsoring the third annual Maui County Landlord Summit on Wednesday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului.
Hawaiʻi Pesticide Bill Banning Chlorpyrifos, First in Nation to Become Law
Hawai‘i is poised to become the first state in the country to ban pesticides containing chlorpyrifos – a chemical that has been linked to developmental delays and learning disabilities in children.
Hawai‘i Congressional Team Urges Continued Diplomatic Talks on North Korea Denuclearization
Hawai‘i Congressional Team Urges Continued Diplomatic Talks on North Korea Denuclearization. Both US Reps Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa suggested that the details of the agreement are critical in defining the way forward.
2018 Sentry Tournament of Champions Raised $312,430 for Charity
More than a dozen Maui non-profit organizations benefitted from the 2018 Sentry Tournament of Champions. Checks totaling over $310,000 were presented to the charities yesterday.
Investigation Launched Into Suspicious Monk Seal Death on Moloka‘i
The juvenile female monk seal, ID RJ42, was found dead by community members on May 31, 2018 on the west end of Kawaʻaloa Bay in Moʻomomi.
Maui Renters Need to Work 123 Hours a Week to Afford 2-Bedroom Apartment
Hawai‘i has the highest “housing wage” in the country, at $36.13 per hour ($31.13 in Maui County), according to a new national report released today, or over $75,000 per year.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 5.4 Earthquake at Kilauea Summit
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a preliminary magnitude 5.4 earthquake reported in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano at 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
Governor Ige Signs Bill to Boost Affordable Rental Housing
Flanked by housing advocates, builders, and lawmakers in Kaka‘ako, Gov. David Ige signed a comprehensive housing measure aimed at increasing the production of affordable rental units across the state.
Seabury Hall Alumni Association Awards $13,500 in Scholarships
Scholarship recipients were Lucy Dustman, Lona Girardin, Jessica Griffiths, Kalena Pfaeltzer, Taylor-Ann Takatani, and Bryce Tarpey. SHAA distributed a total of $13,500 to students.
Day Forty of Kīlauea Eruption: Resiliency and Grief
We are with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters about to take an overflight of the East Rift Zone with a couple residents who believe their homes have been lost to the lava. Today we survey their properties for closure and peace of mind, but we start with an update on the status of the Kilauea eruption.
Surfer at Ukumehame Revived, Transported to Hospital in Critical Condition
A 68-year-old Kula man was pulled unresponsive from West Maui waters on Saturday evening, June 9, 2018.
