Maui News
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.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 5.5 Kīlauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a preliminary magnitude 5.5 earthquake reported at 1:53 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcanoon Hawaii Island.
Ige Signs “Kaulana’s Bill” in Honor of Teen Killed in 2016 Hit-and-Run
The measure, known as “Kaulana’s Bill”, is so named after 19-year old Kaulana Werner, a former Kamehameha Schools football player, who was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street near his home in Nānākuli in April 2016.
Governor Ige Visits Maui’s 2nd Kōkua Puna Drive
Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige stopped by Maui’s Kōkua Puna donation drive over the weekend, sharing donations of his own and words of appreciation for volunteers.
Maui Contractors Help Displaced “Lava Animals”
Maui contractors Ige Builders and Maui HIdro Fusionz traveled to Hawaiʻi Island over the weekend to assist the Hawaiʻi Lava Flow Animal Rescue Network in building animal shelters to house displaced animals while evacuee families get back on their feet.
Holua Camping at Haleakalā Closed June 13 for Invasive Ant Control
The Holua backcountry camping area of Haleakalā National Park will be closed to campers the night of June 13, 2018 to allow staff to control non-native Argentine ants. Holua is located along the Halemau’u Trail within the Summit District of the park.
Kaiser Permanente Adds Three New Physicians on Maui
Six doctors have joined Kaiser Permanente on Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island–this includes three new physicians on Maui.
EXCLUSIVE LIVE: Mayor Kim Speaks Candidly Amid Ongoing Volcanic Eruption
Maui Now meteorologist Malika Dudley interviews Big Island Mayor Harry Kim LIVE at the Emergency Operations Center in Hilo.
No Tsunami Threat After 5.4 Kīlauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 5.4 earthquake reported in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaii Island. That according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The quake occurred at 4:44 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018.
Maui Ocean Center To Open 3D Digital Theater
The Maui Ocean Center will soon house a 3D digital theater, the first of its kind in Hawai‘i. The balloon-like structure is one of several planned projects that exemplifies Maui Ocean Center’s commitment to expanding educational experiences for Hawai‘i residents and visitors alike.
Ka Ipu Kukui Program Now Accepting Applications
The Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program, designed to help develop and train future Maui leaders, is now accepting applications for it’s 12th annual cohort.
Office of Economic Development to Host Grant Workshop
The county Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) will offer free workshops on OED grants funding for the 2019 fiscal year.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 5.2 Kilauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a preliminary magnitude 5.2 Earthquake reported at 4:48 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaii Island. That according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Location with respect to nearby cities: 7 km (4 miles) SW (227 degrees) of […]
2018 Maui Film Festival Complete Lineup
Entering its much anticipated nineteenth year of cinema-under-the-stars, the 2018 Maui Film Festival announced its full lineup of honorees, screenings and special events happening June 13-17, 2018 in Wailea.
1,944 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kahului
A wastewater overflow of approximately 1,944 gallons occurred on Thursday, June 7, 2018 on Māʻalo Street in Kahului.
New Video Follows Fissure 8 Lava River to Ocean Entry
June 7, 2018: This video shows the fountaining at fissure 8 and follows the lava river all the way to the ocean entries in the Kapoho area. Video was shot by Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency / Hawaiʻi County Fire Department and edited by Malika Dudley.
Legislation Introduced To Halt Separation Of Immigrant Families
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi joined Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California today in introducing legislation to halt the separation of immigrant children from their parents at the border.
Slumping in Summit Area Triggering Additional Explosions, Ashfall
As the magma reservoir lowers and drains out (erupts) at the lower East Rift Zone, the summit area is slowly subsiding and slumping inward, which is triggering additional gas-driven explosions.
Ige Releases $12 Million for Volcano Disaster Response
While the funding could be used for emergency supplies and temporary shelter-related goods and services, the agreement specifies that the funds are not intended for long-term infrastructure repairs or for private purposes such as the repair or rebuilding of private dwellings.
2 Fishermen Rescued From Capsized Boat off Moloka‘i
The mariners had departed from Kaunakakai Harbor on Thursday morning, but encountered trouble when a wave hit and overturned their blue and white 18-foot recreational vessel.
