Maui News
Largest Containership Built in US Arrives in Hawai‘i
The Daniel K Inouye is the largest containership ever built in the US. It’s arrival also marks the start of a nearly $1 billion investment by Matson.
Maui’s First Two Large Scale Energy Projects Blessed
Maui’s first solar farms were blessed on Wednesday in separate ceremonies at the Lahaina and Kīhei locations.
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Instream Flow Standards Set for Two West Maui Streams
The standards are aimed at providing mauka to makai streamflow for native stream animals and traditional and customary practices at Kahoma and Kanahā streams.
Tentative Contract Agreement Reached at 5 Hawai‘i Hotels
Unite Here Local 5 members voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to ratify a new contract for 2,700 workers at five Hawaiʻi hotels operated by Marriott and owned by Kyo-ya, including 325 workers at the Sheraton Maui.
Maui Energy Conference is now the Hawai‘i Energy Conference
Maui Economic Development Board announced today that the conference would be renamed the Hawaiʻi Energy Conference to reflect what it has always been–the premier Energy Conference in Hawaiʻi focused on statewide interests as seen through the prism of national and international developments in energy.
Monthly Siren and EAS Test Suspended for December
The monthly siren tests are being suspended to avoid interfering with various inaugural events scheduled around the state at that time.
Maui Ranks No. 1: Where Savings Accounts Work Hardest
The study measured savings account rates against household income, living expenses, and tax burdens in counties across the country to find where it pays the most to save.
Hawaiʻi-Grown Romaine Lettuce Not Involved in E. coli Outbreak
Health and agricultural officials in Hawaiʻi say romaine lettuce grown in Hawaiʻi is not involved in the recent E. coli outbreak, which has since been linked to areas in California.
Billy Kemper Wins Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi, Maui
Maui’s own Billy Kemper won the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, one of three stops on the World Surf League Men’s Big Wave Tour.
Carissa Moore Wins Beachwaver Maui Pro with Perfect 10
Three-time World Surf League Champion, Carissa Moore of Hawaiʻi won the Beachwaver Maui Pro, with a perfect 10-point ride in the final heat of the season.
Hawaiʻi Challenges Trump’s National Monument Reductions
Hawaiʻi and ten other states assert that the monument reductions overstep presidential authority and upend the purpose of the Antiquities Act of 1906
Adjustments Made to Some Central and West Maui Bus Routes
The department is posting laminated signs at about 70 stops that are impacted; signs and voice announcements aboard buses are being released; and text messages to riders are going out.
Isaac Hale Kepo‘okalani Beach Park at Pohoiki to Reopen on Dec. 6
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will reopen Isaac Hale Beach Park, also known as Pohoiki Beach Park, at 1 p.m. on Dec. 6
21st Lahaina Banyan Tree Lighting Ceremony
The LahainaTown Action Committee will host the 21st Annual Lighting of the Banyan Tree in downtown Lahaina on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
Home Health by Hale Makua Celebrates 50 Years on Maui
Since opening its doors in 1968, Home Health by Hale Makua has cared for over 25,000 individuals and provided over one million home visits
Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue Expand Codeshare Agreement
Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue today announced an expanded codeshare agreement that allows travelers from dozens of cities to connect to the Hawaiian Islands via Boston’s Logan International Airport starting in April.
Search Initiated for Owner of Paddle Board off Nāpili, Maui
A search has been launched for the owner of a blue and white paddle board found adrift off Maui’s Nāpili coast on Tuesday.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Awards $3.56 Million to Support 130 Programs
A total of seven programs in Maui County received funding including: the Moloka‘i Land Trust; Ma Ka Hāna Ka Ike Building Program; Coral Reef Alliance; The Nature Conservancy; Maui Nui Botanical Gardens; Friends of Auwahi Forest Restoration Project; and the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
Finals Day at Beachwaver Maui Pro and Jaws Challenge Called ON
The Beachwaver Maui Pro at Honolua and the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi on Maui have been called ON.
20-30 Foot Surf Forecast, Forces Closure of Baldwin Beach Park
Baldwin Beach Park remains closed all day today as dangerous surf and flooding conditions pose safety concerns in the area.
