Maui News
Gilmore Claims 7th Surfing World Title at Beachwaver Maui Pro
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) claimed an historic seventh World Surfing Title at Honolua Bay on Maui. Gilmore’s incredible achievement comes following remaining challenger Lakey Peterson’s (USA) early elimination from the Beachwaver Maui Pro, the final stop on the 2018 World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour.
Inspector General Report Released on False Missile Alert Incident
The report identified a number of areas of concern for Hawaiʻi’s alert system and alert systems across the country—such as FEMA not requiring that alert software have the ability to preview or cancel alerts.
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East Maui Taro Festival Awarded OHA ‘Ahahui Grant
The East Maui Taro Festival has been awarded a $7,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to hold the 27th Annual East Maui Taro Festival on April 13.
Four Sought in Alleged Mā‘alaea Jewelry Theft
Maui Crime Stoppers says the individuals are suspected of being involved in the theft of several pieces of jewelry on Oct. 6, 2018 from UʻI MAKANA in Māʻalaea.
Green Alert: 2018 JAWS Challenge at Pe‘ahi, Maui
Today, the World Surf League Big Wave Tour has issued a Green Alert for the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, Hawaiʻi to run on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.
State Unemployment Rate at 2.3 Percent in October
According to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the county of Maui was 2.6 percent.
Beachwaver Maui Pro and Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi Called ON
The Beachwaver Maui Pro and the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, Hawaii have been called ON for a 7:35 a.m. HST start today (Monday, Nov. 26, 2018).
Hawaiʻi Demands Civil Rights Protections for Transgender People
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Russell A. Suzuki joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general urging the Trump Administration to protect Transgender civil rights.
Hawaii Island’s Air Quality Improves
Since the sharp drop in Kīlauea’s volcanic activity and gas emissions in early August 2018, there has been dramatic improvement in the Island’s air quality.
West Maui Kumuwa Hosts a Successful Ocean-Friendly Car Wash
The West Maui Kumuwai campaign was able to host Maui’s first ocean-friendly charity car wash.
Structure Fire Kahului
South Papa Avenue is temporarily closed between Kea Street and Holua Street due to a structure fire. Emergency crews are on scene. Motorists should avoid the area and use an alternate route.
Winning Maui Entrepreneurs Showcase Business Potential in Food Innovation
Three of Maui’s most innovative food businesses walked away with the top awards at the Maui Food Industry X-celerator Program 6th “Pitch” event at UHMC.
UH Cancer Center Awarded $1.4M for E-Cigarette Research
The National Cancer Institute and the USFDA awarded a three-year, $1.4M grant for e-cigarette research to UHCC researcher Pallav Pokhrel.
Nearly 3 Million Visitors Came to Maui in 2017, New Report Finds
The number of visitors staying on Maui in 2017 rose 4% from 2016 to 2,744,994 visitors, according to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authorityʻs 2017 Annual Visitor Research Report.
Kamehameha School New “Gathering Place” to Serve Maui County Region
Kamehameha Schools held a blessing to celebrate the opening of its new Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i regional office and community resource center in downtown Wailuku after completing renovations.
UPDATE: Landslide Forces Temporary Closure of Hāna Hwy in Wailua
Crews from the State Department of Transportation are working to clear a landslide on the Hāna Highway (360) at Mile 20.5 in Wailua.
Department of Education to Modernize Facilities Maintenance Program
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) is redesigning its facilities maintenance program to ensure that the department provides respectful learning environments and access to a quality public education for every student in the state. Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said the effort reflects the department’s commitment to making project data both understandable and publicly available. The […]
Body Found on Shoreline Near Kahakuloa
Maui firefighters were called to the Ohai Trail in the Kahakuloa area for reports of a body found on the shoreline.
12 Western Governors Taking Part in Winter Meeting on Big Island
The Western Governors’ Association will hold their 2018 Winter Meeting Dec. 11-13 at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island.
County Breaks Ground on New Maui Service Center
The County of Maui today broke ground on a new 60,000 square foot service center on a parcel located at the Maui Business Park in Kahului.
