Maui News
Free Donut’s at Krispy Kreme for National Donut Day
In celebration of The Salvation Army’s National Donut Day on June 1, 2018, Krispy Kreme will be giving out free glazed donuts from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., while supplies last.
Top Maui Headlines: June 1, 2018
New details and charges emerge in a Kanaio murder investigation, a health advisory warns about high bacteria levels at a local beach, and a new lunch and dinner option opens in Central Maui! Catch these stories and more in our headline recap video with Kiaora Bohlool.
Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test
Hawai‘i’s monthly test of the statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.
Tallest, Hottest Lava Activity of Eruption to Date
Fountain heights of 250 feet were recorded at Fissure 8 on Wednesday night, with magma temperatures recorded at around 900°C or 1652°F.
Hawai‘i Island Mayor Signs Mandatory Evacuation Order
Hawaiʻi Island Mayor Harry Kim signed a mandatory evacuation order today requiring the mandatory evacuation of all civilians from a designated portion of the Leilani Estates subdivision, including the area East of Pōmaikaʻi Street.
UH Receives Millions to Bolster College Workforce Prep
The University of Hawai‘i (UH) announced a $3 million grant from Strada Education Network, a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening America’s education to employment pathways.
UPDATE: Man Charged in Leilani Estates Shooting Incident
The victim, a 32-year-old man, also from Leilani Estates, told police that he and several acquaintances were surveying the area of his former residence that had since been taken by lava when they were approached by a man in a pickup truck.
Maui SUP Rescue: California Couple Caught by Brisk Winds
A California couple in their late 30s, had been standup paddleboarding but were blown out to sea by brisk 30-40 mph tradewinds. A friend and an employee at the beach rental kiosk attempted to help.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i Announces June Blood Drive
The Blood Bank of Hawai‘i is coming to Maui and they have launched their June blood drive dates, which takes place at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.
VIDEO: Stranded Leilani Estates Man Instructed to “Follow the Drone to Safety”
The stranded resident was spotted and instructed to “follow the drone to safety.” The incident occurred during a rapid outbreak of lava that took out 10 lots in 10 minutes.
Maui Professor Selected for 2018 Omidyar Fellows Program
Kapa Oliveira, a professor at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa from Waiohuli, Maui has been selected as a 2018 Omidyar Fellow.
Three People Cited During Volcano Emergency
On Monday night, a New York State couple allegedly bypassed a security check-point on Highway 132, parked outside of Lava Tree State Monument which is closed, and then walked into an area of intense active lava flow.
No Tsunami Threat After 4+ Quake at Kīlauea Volcano Summit
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary magnitude 4.5 earthquake reported at 10:54 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in the summit region of the Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Lāna‘i Twins Among 35 Accepted into US Service Academies
This year 35 outstanding Hawaiʻi high school students and prior enlisted military members have been accepted into US service academies.
Candidate Filing Deadline Approaches, June 5, 2018
The deadline to file nomination papers to appear on the 2018 Election ballot is Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
Wailea Community Association Awards $28,000 in Scholarships
Wailea Community Association awarded scholarships totaling $28,000 to 10 Maui County seniors at a reception held in their honor.
Hawaiian Airlines to Launch Non-Stop Daily Flight to Long Beach
Hawaiian Airlines is launching new, non-stop daily service between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Long Beach Airport in Southern California.
Incandescent Blocks Expelled from Volcano, Land Along Crater Rim
“There were also some incandescent blocks that were thrown out of the vent and landed in Halemaʻumaʻu and just along the edge of the crater rim,” said HVO Volcanologist Wendy Stovall.
Commemorating 60 years of National Safe Boating Week on Maui
Rep. Angus McKelvey presented a certificate to the US Coast Guard in recognition of the important work they do as part of National Safe Boating Week.
UH Mānoa Ranked in Top 1.7% Worldwide
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is now ranked within the top 1.7% of universities worldwide according to the latest academic ranking of global universities.
