Maui News
Top Maui Headlines, 5/10/18
Eruption concerns escalate on Hawai‘i island, a falling rock turns fatal in Kīpahulu, and our local economy gets a boost. This and more in our video recap.
Second Turtle Killing in the Last Week Leads to an Arrest
Bronson Nakaahiki, 32, of Kaua‘i was arrested after witnesses reported seeing him allegedly slice a threatened Green sea turtle’s throat, then harvest meat
New Indictment Against Hawai‘i Hospital Escapee
The newly indicted case charges Saito with his escape from the Hawaii State Hospital, as well as four new counts of Identity Theft in the First Degree
Increased Vog Forecast, Explosive Event Possible
Due to a forecast of decreasing tradewinds, residents are advised to monitor their sensitivity to increased levels of sulfur dioxide this week.
Surfer Rescued off Pōhaku Park, Maui
Fire crews rescued a surfer off of Pōhau Beach Park in Kahana on Tuesday evening after the man’s leash broke.
$200,000 Award for Maui Food Innovation, Projected to Create 32 Jobs
The Economic Development Administration will award $210,000 to the University of Hawai‘i for the Maui Food Innovation Center.
Maui Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program Receives State Approval
Hale Makua Health Services received approval from the State Dept of Labor and Industrial Relations on its plans to launch a Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship.
Staff Shortage Affects Kula Trash Pickups
Due to a staff shortage, a refuse route in the Kula area today is being rescheduled to Thursday, May 10, 2018.
5 Tips to Protect Your Lungs From Volcanic Ash
We’ve been fortunate to have trade winds push the vog out to sea the past few days, but be aware of the changes that could potentially affect the entire state
Maui Student Named Merit Scholar
Graduating Maui High School senior, Laney Flanagan was selected as a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winner.
Lowering of Lava Lake Raises Potential for Explosive Eruptions
The steady lowering of the lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano has raised the potential for explosive eruptions in the coming weeks.
Traffic Advisory: Construction Delays on Maui Veterans Highway
Motorists are advised of heavy traffic on the Maui Veterans Highway due to reports of roadwork, Kahului bound w/traffic backed up near the Maui Humane Society
Haleakalā Visitors Generated $69.8 Million for Maui Economy in 2017
The report shows that in 2017, 1.1 million park visitors spent an estimated $69.8 million in the local gateway region while visiting Haleakalā National Park.
Maui Letter Carriers Seek to “Stamp Out Hunger” on May 12
The USPS will collect food donations this Saturday as part of its annual effort to Stamp Out Hunger. Last year, more than 23 tons of food was collected on Maui.
Volcano Update: 14 Fissures, 104 Acres Covered, 36 Structures Destroyed
Two new vents surfaced at the East Rift Zone Eruption on Tuesday afternoon, bringing the total number of fissures to 14 since the eruption onset last week.
Maui Homeless Count Down 2.6% to 873 Individuals
Maui’s homeless population has decreased 2.6% since last year with a total of 873 homeless individuals tallied on Maui.
Missed Trash Pickup in Ha‘ikū and Kula
Due to a staff shortage, a refuse route in the Haʻikū and Kula areas today is being rescheduled to Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
Maui Water Quality Testing Expands, 14 Sites Added
The volunteer-based Hui O Ka Wai Ola ocean water quality testing program has expanded again, with the addition of 12 more testing sites in South Maui.
Small Brush Fire on ‘Pali’ Sunday
The fire was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on the makai shoulder of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Māʻalaea.
Maui Judiciary to Celebrate National Drug Court Month
Since the implementation of Hawaiʻi’s first Drug Court in 1996, more than 2,000 people have graduated across the state.
