Maui News
EXCLUSIVE: KULEANA’s Weekend Opening on Maui
Maui Now’s Wendy Osher attended Saturday’s opening event at the Maui Mall where the film’s producers and actors held a red carpet meet-and-greet event.
A Look Back at the Earthquake that Devastated Ka‘ū 150 Years Ago
In Hawai‘i, the most destructive earthquakes occur along a gently sloping fault between the base of the volcanoes and the ancient ocean floor on which they are built.
Hawai‘i State Bird, Nēnē Proposed for Downlisting
The US Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed downlisting the Hawaiian goose, or nēnē, from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui, in this brief newscast with Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool.
Maui Women Honored with 2018 Excellence Awards
Awards were issued to Councilmember Elle Cochran, Sherri Dodson, Joy Medeiros, Mary Lee Sagawinit, Deidre Tegarden and a posthumous award to Tina Garzero.
Medical Aid in Dying Bill Passes Out of Senate
The Hawai‘i Senate on Thursday voted 23-2 to pass House Bill 2739 titled “Our Care, Our Choice Act.”
Merrie Monarch Travelers Reminded of ʻŌhiʻa Quarantine
Crews of inspectors from across the state will be at airports in both Hilo and Kona to boost inspection capacity near the end of the Merrie Monarch Festival
EXCLUSIVE Interview with ‘KULEANA’ Star, Maui’s Moronai Kanekoa
His role in KULEANA is his first time to play a Hawaiian character in a feature film. “For me it was a great experience, really invaluable” said Moronai Kanekoa
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i after 6.9 Papua New Guinea Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 6.9 (preliminary 7.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 11:26 a.m. on March 29, 2018 off of Papua New Guinea.
Longer Stays on Maui Boost Visitor Spending in February
Here on Maui, visitor spending grew by 6.1% in February to $429.8 million, fueled by an increase in visitor days (+6.3%).
Waiehu Golf Course Renovation Begins April 16
Renovation begins on Waiehu Municipal Golf Course’s back nine greens starting April 16, 2018.
Maui Man Sentenced for Theft from US Department of Veteran’s Affairs
As a result of the false claims, Joslin received over $48,000 in VA disability benefits to which he was not entitled.
Brown Water Advisory Issued, McGregor Point to Māʻalaea Harbor
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at McGregor Point to Māʻalaea Harbor.
Maui Electric to Upgrade Power Lines on Mākena Road, April 2-5
Maui Electric will be upgrading power lines along Mākena Road near Big Beach to La Perouse Bay from Monday, April 2 to Thursday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 2:30p.
Maui Expected to Get $100M in Federal Highway Funds
Maui is anticipated to receive $100M in Federal Highway funds over the next four years, which will be matched with $24M in local funds from the State and County
Report: 54% of Hawai‘i’s Population Was Born Here
The state DBEDT released a report, “Demographic, Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics for Selected Race Groups in Hawaiʻi.”
Tsutsui Endorses Hanabusa for Governor, Maui Headquarters Open
Former Lt governor, Shan Tsutsui of Maui has endorsed Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa for governor and announced he will be leading her campaign efforts on Maui.
Montana Man Dies, Teen Daughter Rescued at “Olivine Pools” on Maui
A 46-year-old man from Montana died after he jumped in the ocean to save his 15-year-old daughter who was swept in by a wave at the “Olivine Pools” on Maui.
9th Keiki Tilapia Tournament Raises $15,000
The winner of the Largest Tilapia of the Day, “Tilapa-Whoppa” award (for kids 2-5 years old), went to Kamanaʽo Basques for a fish that weighed in at 328 grams.
Maui Police Launch Distracted Driver Campaign April 1
The campaign is part of the national “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” enforcement campaign that runs from April 1-30, 2018.
