Maui News
Groups Challenge EIS for Proposed Kahului Sludge Farm
The Sierra Club Maui Group and Maui Tomorrow are challenging Maui County and Anaergia Services’ proposed sludge farm and power plant along the Kahului shoreline by filing a lawsuit in Maui’s Environmental Court on Thursday.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Approaches Fourth Week of Closure
On Sunday, June 3, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattled the summit area at 3:50 p.m., cracking the overlook deck at Jaggar Museum. Over the weekend, the US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported more than 500 earthquakes in a 24-hour period – the most ever measured by HVO scientists.
State Water Commission to Hold Maui Meeting on Amended Stream Flow, June 6
The Commission on Water Resource Management will hold an informational meeting to update the community and address questions on the implementation of amended interim instream flow standards (IIFS) for the surface water hydrological units of Ukumehame, Olowalu, Kaua‘ula on the island of Maui.
Motorist Speeds Through Checkpoint Amid Active Lava Flow
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a motorist after he allegedly disregarded and sped through a traffic control checkpoint on Government Beach Road just north of the intersection with Hwy. 132 as an active lava flow approached on Saturday morning.
Laze Hazard: Ocean Entry Plume at Kapoho Laden with Hydrochloric Acid
The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency is asking the public in the volcano eruption zone to be aware of the laze hazard at the lava ocean entry point at Kapoho Bay.
Nick Robinson to Receive 2018 Maui Film Festival Rising Star Award
Nick Robinson will receive the 2018 Maui Film Festival Rising Star Award. Robinson was most recently seen starring as the title character in Fox 2000’s Love, Simon, directed by Greg Berlanti.
Maui Police Administer Naloxone, First Documented Use of Narcan Kit by MPD
Upon arrival, officers were unable to wake the male and observed him to be exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with an opiate overdose.
No Tsunami After 5.5 Earthquake at Kīlauea Summit
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaii after a 5.5 (preliminary magnitude 5.8) earthquake reported at 3:51 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018, in the summit region of the Kīlauea volcano, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
18+ People Now Cited For Loitering in Puna Volcano Disaster Zone
Another warning today for people to stop sneaking around check-points in Lower Puna to try and get close to active lava flows.
7 Men, Including 2 From Maui Cited for Loitering in Volcano Disaster Area
Two men from Lahaina, Maui–35-year-old Dilbert Shaw and 34-year-old Larrick Euband–were cited for loitering in the volcano disaster area.
US Navy Announces 26th Rim of the Pacific Exercise
Twenty-six nations, 47 surface ships, five submarines, 18 national land forces, and more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 27 to Aug. 2, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
Volcano Discussion: Is the Kīlauea Eruption a New Event?
Scientists at the Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory address Kīlauea’s current activity—what’s new and what’s not—starting with the two eruption sites: East Rift Zone and summit.
Demolition of 7-Story Former Maui Prince Hotel Structure to Begin
The removal of the seven-story former Maui Prince Hotel will begin this month and is estimated to be complete in December. The announcement was made today by ATC Makena Holdings, LLC and Discovery Land Company.
Maui Lawmakers Praise Promise Bill for Higher Education
The Hawaiʻi Promise Scholarship provides financial aid for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any community college campus within the University of Hawaiʻi System.
Man Arrested, Crashes Car Into Hardened Lava Flow
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 55-year-old Government Beach Road resident after he circumvented a traffic checkpoint and crashed his vehicle into a hardened lava flow which had crossed the road.
Kīhei Condo Fire Results in $200,000 Damage
A 41-year-old man managed to escape on his own and was treated for smoke inhalation. The fire was reported at a 4th floor unit of the Maui Parkshore Condominium.
“Stop Separating Families” Rally on Maui Today
A “Stop Separating Families” sign waving event takes place this afternoon on Maui. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. in front of the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus in Kahului.
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates New Long Beach Service
Hawaiian Airlines is launched its new, non-stop daily service between Honolulu and Long Beach, California. The Long Beach destination is Hawaiian Airline’s 12th gateway city.
Probable Cause Found in Deadly Kanaio Shooting
Justin Namauu was being held in lieu of $2 million bail. According to court records, a finding of probable cause was made on Thursday after a preliminary hearing held before Judge Blaine Kobayashi.
Pacific Whale Foundation to Celebrate World Oceans Day
Mayor Alan Arakawa will be presenting an official proclamation to Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), in recognition of the environmental organization’s program of activities in celebration of World Oceans Day 2018.
