Maui News
Hawai‘i Farm to School Program Branches Out
The Hawai‘i Farm to School Program is looking to grow with help from lawmakers. Find out how it’s bringing local agriculture into the classroom and cafeteria.
Kaunakakai Elementary Learns About Bullying at School
Kaunakakai Elementary School students hear from Judge Adrianne Heely and law enforcement officers
Waihe‘e Flood “Obliterates” Structure That Feeds Water to Kalo Farms
A storm on Feb. 18 wiped out a rock wall at the headwaters of the Waiheʻe Stream, and cut off water flow to taro farmers downstream.
Maui Mayor to Deliver 2018 State of the County Address
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa will deliver his 2018 State of the County address tonight at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theater.
Fans, Loved Ones Raising Funds for Willie K Cancer Treatment
On Feb. 15, family members created a GoFundMe account to help assist the performer during his rounds of treatment and for his recovery time.
Hawai‘i Driver’s Licenses Will Now Feature Gold Star
Hawai‘i Driver’s Licenses Must Have Gold Star to Serve as ID after October 2020
529 Whales Sighted off Maui During Great Whale Count 2018
Volunteers across Maui counted 529 humpback whales, including 335 pods and 62 calves during the Pacific Whale Foundation’s Great Whale Count 2018.
“Mural of Hope” Dedicated to Future for Cancer Patients
The “Mural of Hope” is dedicated to the launch of UVSC whose mission is to bring people together to provide a hopeful future for cancer patients.
Surge in Scam Calls to Electric Customers
A surge in scam calls to electric customers is being reported. Customers receiving scam calls should “Just hang up.”
Road Work UPDATE: Honoapi‘ilani Realignment and Improvements
The updates involve: the Lahaina Bypass 1B-2, Honoapiʻilani improvements from Keawe Street to Kapunakea Street, and the “Traffic Signal Modernization project.
A&B Acquires Three Hawai‘i Retail Centers
Alexander & Baldwin has acquired three premier retail centers in Hawaii, including the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center on Maui.
135 Whales Sighted in 15 Minutes
More than 649 volunteers gathered data from the shores of 44 sites off O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island during the second Sanctuary Whale Count event in 2018.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 25, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 25, 2018
Early Morning Fire Destroys Home in Kanaio
At 6:03 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, Upcountry fire crews responded to a structure fire that destroyed a home in the Kanaio area.
Flood Advisory Cancelled, Rain SE Slopes of Haleakala
At 109 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain along the southeast slopes of Haleakala. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event, March 1-3
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management will host a Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event for East Maui residents
The Kahikinui Project on Maui Launches Kickstarter Campaign
The project aims to utilize over 500,000 pounds of truly wild protein that need to be removed in order for restoration to be successful.
Headquarters Visitor Center to Close for 3 Days for Improvements
The Headquarters Visitor Center at Haleakalā National Park will be closed on Monday, Feb. 26 through Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, for asbestos abatement
World’s Oldest Albatross Hatches Another Chick at Midway
The world’s oldest known breeding bird, a 67-year-old albatross named Wisdom, hatched another chick on Feb. 6, 2018.
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.
