Maui News
NOAA Awards Nearly $200,000 to Protect Hawai‘i’s Marine Mammals
Hawai‘i conservation programs will receive nearly $200,000 in NOAA funding for the recovery and treatment of stranded marine animals.
Hawai‘i Tourism Earns National Awards
HTUSA won numerous accolades for its work with travel agents and its successful #LetHawaiiHappen campaign.
Senator Roz Baker Named Influencer in Aging for 2017
Senator Rosalyn Baker was named a 2017 Influencer in Aging by PBS’ Next Avenue, public media’s first and only digital publication dedicated to covering issues for people 50 and older.
Maui Democratic Party Hosts Affordable Housing Presentation
Autumn Ness, executive assistant to County Councilwoman Elle Cochran, will discuss the council’s efforts to increase the inventory of affordable housing.
Applications Sought for All-Expense-Paid Study Abroad Program to Philippines
Applications are now being accepted for an all-expense-paid, two-week study abroad program to the Philippines
Maui Humane Society Seeking Short-Term Foster Homes
Maui Humane Society is seeking immediate short-term foster homes for dogs for about two weeks.
Hospice Maui to Offer Suicide Grief Support Group
Hospice Maui will offer a six week suicide grief support group every Thursday starting on Oct. 5 through Nov. 9, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i Volcano Update: Small Collapse on Lava Delta
Active lava flows and a small collapse were observed on the Kamokuna lava delta this week and it remains unstable with potential for larger collapses.
Maui Girl Recounts ‘Stranger Danger’ Incident
Malika Dudley sat down with a Maui girl who experienced a “stranger danger” incident recently.
Rep. Gabbard Votes for FAA Extension and Immediate Hurricane Relief
Rep. Gabbard voted for a legislation that provides tax relief to those affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and extends critical health care provisions.
UPDATE: Power Partially Restored in Hāna Town
Maui Electric has restored service to a majority of customers in the Hāna Town area following a fallen tree incident that brought down power lines in the area.
UPDATE: Thirty Meter Telescope Construction Permit Approved
The Hawai‘i BLNR today adopted the recommendation to approve the application for a Conservation District Use Permit to build the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Hawai‘i DOH: Ten Tips to Prevent Rat Lungworm Disease
The state Department of Health urges the public to take precautions to prevent rat lungworm disease.
Big Island Infant is Hawai‘i’s 17th Rat Lungworm Case
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health yesterday confirmed an another case of rat lungworm disease, this time in an infant from the Puna District of Hawai‘i Island.
Small Craft Advisory Issued Through Sept. 29
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Maui waters until 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29.
White House Waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico
Until now, the Jones Act had been significantly hindering essential relief efforts to the millions of hurricane victims on the island.
Senate Bill Would End Protection for Nearly 500 Species in Hawai‘i
Republican Senators introduced legislation this week that would strip federal Endangered Species Act protections for animals and plants found in only one state,
IRS Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers
The one-year extension gives eligible farmers and ranchers until the end of the tax year after the first drought-free year to replace the sold livestock.
Hāʿena State Park Fire Contained
Update (Sept. 27, 4:55 p.m.) DLNR officials say that as of 5 p.m. today, Sept. 27, the wildfire that closed Hāʿena State Park and the Kalalau Trail in the Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park will be declared 100% contained. Crews from the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will be back on the fire […]
Parents Say God & CPR Training Saved Toddler’s Life
The parents of the toddler who nearly drowned in a West Maui pool on Sunday say “God and CPR” saved the boy’s life…
