Maui News
Maui’s Newest Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground
A light mist helped usher in a blessing at the site of Maui’s newest affordable housing complex in Central Maui today.
Mayor Kim to Undergo Surgery Friday to Alleviate Blockage
County officials say the purpose of the surgery is to alleviate claudication, or too little blood flow to the legs, caused by the narrowing of arteries supplying blood to the lower extremities.
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UH Receives Lumina Grant to Support Adult Degree Completion
Lumina Foundation has awarded the University of Hawai‘i $400,000 to support adults who want to earn college degrees, certificates, and other quality credentials.
29th Annual Lahaina Thanksgiving Feast for Those in Need
The LahainaTown Action Committee with the help of local businesses and community members continues the tradition of feeding those in need in West Maui on Thanksgiving Day.
Schatz Wants Active Duty Border Troops Home for Thanksgiving
US Senator Brian Schatz urged Defense Secretary Mattis to send active duty servicemembers currently at the southern US border back to their home bases in time for Thanksgiving.
Maui County Wins National Arts Grant
As the only awardee in the state, Maui will receive $75,000 to support planning and implementation of pilot arts programming in Wailuku Town over two years.
Maui Prosecuting Attorney, Minatoya Dies
“He served with distinction taking on every task asked of him by the Prosecuting Attorney. He had a keen sense of justice, he was a dedicated public servant, and he did not suffer fools. He had strong opinions formed by values taught to him by his family. We will greatly miss his opinions and laughter.”
Local 5 Rejects Latest Offer by Kyo-Ya, Next Meeting Nov. 26
Unite Here Local 5 has rejected the latest offer from Kyo-ya as 2,700 Hawaiʻi hotel workers enter a sixth week of a strike at five hotels operated by Marriott.
Native Hawaiian Law Digital Archive Receives International Award
The University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa School of Law’s Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law received an international award for Punawaiola, a digital archive project dedicated to the collection of digitized Hawaiian kingdom historical and legal materials. Punawaiola is the first bilingual website at the UH law school and features many Hawaiian […]
Maui AIDS Foundation to Hold World AIDS Day Event
The Maui AIDS Foundation will host an event in honor of World AIDS Day 2018 on Saturday, Dec. 1, at ʻĪao United Church of Christ (ʻIao Congregational Church) in Wailuku. The event will begin at 3 p.m. and will be free for the general public. Parking is free and appetizers and refreshments will be provided. […]
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Calls to End US Military Support of War in Yemen
Last Wednesday, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard called on congress to vote against a Republican rule to block a vote on a bipartisan resolution that would have ended US military support for Saudi Arabiaʻs war in Yemen. The congresswoman also urged to bring the resolution to the floor for a vote. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is also co-leading […]
Input Sought on Maui Long Range Transportation Plan
Next steps include a public call for transportation projects, an evaluation of project benefits and tradeoffs, and a funding plan for prioritized projects.
Hirono Challenges Whitaker Appointment as Acting Attorney General
The complaint contends that the Constitution’s Appointments Clause requires that the Senate confirm high-level federal government officials before they exercise the duties of the office.
Three Hawai‘i Beaches Featured on Expedia’s Extraordinary List
Three Hawaiʻi beaches have been featured on a list of the 28 most extraordinary beaches in the world by Expedia.
UPDATE: Waterline Break Affects Traffic on Front Street
The closure of Front Street will extend from Kenui Street to Baker Street from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m.
What’s Up Ha‘ikū? What’s in the Pipeline? Meeting, Nov. 28
The meeting theme is “What’s Up in Haʻikū? What’s in the Pipeline?” and will feature updates on local infrastructure and community projects from state and county officials and local community members.
Study: Greenhouse Gas Triggering More Changes Than We Can Handle
The paper concludes urgently: “Overall, our analysis shows that ongoing climate change will pose a heightened threat to humanity that will be greatly aggravated if substantial and timely reductions of greenhouse gas emissions are not achieved.”
Maui Lane Closures for Nov. 17 to 23
There are lane closures on the Hāna and Piʻilani Highways this week as state crews continue road work in Keʻanae and Kīhei.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Nov. 18, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of Nov. 18, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Adapts to Changes
The U. S. Geological Survey is looking into what next for Kīlauea.
