Maui News
Sheraton Maui Union Reps to ‘Meet With Marriott’
On Oct. 18, UNITE HERE Local 5 reported that its leaders are meeting with Marriott this week to discuss job security and other overarching bargaining issues.
High Surf Advisory to Begin Oct. 19 PM
The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory for the south-facing shores of all islands, in effect from 6 p.m. Oct. 19 to 6 p.m. Oct. 22.
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Kīlauea Hazard Assessments Include Analyses of Salts on Volcanic Ash
Kīlauea hazard assessments include analyses of salts on volcanic ash.
Get Ready for 2018 Halloween in Lahaina
Halloween in Lahaina will return to world-famous Front Street on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.
Maui Chamber to Hold Emergency Preparedness Classes
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will hold two emergency preparedness classes—Oct. 25 and Nov. 9—both at the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium.
Veterans’ COLA Act Becomes Law
President Donald Trump signed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018 last week, legislation co-authored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono.
HSTA Releases Statement on Supreme Court Con Am Decision
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee released a statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on Con Am.
Maui Gas Prices Up Again
Hawai‘i gas prices increased for the fifth consecutive week in some areas of the islands, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch.
Hikianalia Arrives at Redondo Beach
Hikianalia and her crew arrived at King Harbor in Redondo Beach, California, on Oct. 17, 2018.
More Maui SMA and Shoreline Rules Meetings Scheduled
The Maui County Planning Department will hold two more meetings on its proposed revisions to Planning Commission’s rules on Special Management Area permits and the shoreline area.
Lower Honoapi‘ilani Erosion Meeting Set for Oct. 30
The Maui Department of Public Works will hold a community meeting Oct. 30 to discuss shoreline erosion along Lower Honoapi‘ilani Road at Kaopala Bay in Kahana.
23 Maui Firefighter Recruits Graduate
The Department of Fire & Public Safety celebrated the graduation of its 34th firefighter recruit class at a luncheon ceremony on Sept. 28, 2018.
Kyo-ya Issues Another Statement on Strike
Sheraton Maui operator Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts issued a statement about the ongoing strike on Oct. 17, 2018.
Coast Guard, Navy Medevac Cruise Ship Passenger
The Coast Guard and Navy medevaced an 83-year-old male Canadian passenger from a 951-foot cruise ship roughly 150 miles north of Kaneohe Bay on Oct. 14, 2018.
Hanabusa Urges Trump to Attend Asia Summits
Legislators sent a letter to the White House urging the president to attend the U.S.-ASEAN and East Asia Summits in Singapore or the APEC Summit in New Guinea.
Great Pacific Garbage Patch Expedition Reveals ‘Plastic Soup’
Greenpeace Great Pacific Garbage Patch expedition finds 11 times more microplastics than near major U.S. cities.
USDA Releases Drought Report for Maui
The U.S. Drought Monitor reported mostly normal conditions for the entire state of Hawai‘i on Oct. 16, 2018.
UNITE HERE Local 5 Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Sheraton Maui
UNITE HERE Local 5 has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Sheraton Maui, alleging violations of federal labor law against three Sheraton Maui employees.
Mālamalama Maui Launches Campaign to Reimagine Central Valley
Mālamalama Maui launched its final campaign to engage 36,000 people in sharing a message, vision and/or solution for the future of the Central Valley.
Cannabis Researcher to Return to Maui Oct. 20
Michael Backes, medical cannabis researcher and author, will return to Maui for a series of presentations on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Leis Class Act Family Restaurant at UH Maui College.
