Maui News
Registration for Hawaiian Immersion Summer School on Moloka‘i
Kula Kaiapuni Kauwela ʻo Molokaʻi is for students who will enter grades K-6 in school year 2018-2019. It runs from June 12 to July 12, 2018.
Family Child Care Providers Achieve National Recognition
Family Child Care Providers Achieve National Recognition through DHS and Windward Community College Learning to Grow Collaboration
Bills Seek Tiny Homes on Hawaiian Home Lands
A tiny home loan fund would support the building of 10,000 tiny homes on Hawaiian Home Lands by 2026. The homes would be required to be priced at or below $125K
ACLU Hawai‘i Demands Equal Facilities for Female Athletes
The ACLU of Hawaiʻi Foundation sent a letter to the Hawaiʻi DOE demanding it take immediate action to address alleged sex discrimination against female athletes
Acre of Brush Scorched in Mā‘alaea
An estimated one acre of brush was scorched in a fire near the Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kuihelani Highway intersection in Māʻalaea on Monday afternoon.
Ocean Death: Lahaina Man Was on East Maui Coastal Hike
The male victim is a 38-year-old resident of Lahaina, Maui. Crews had responded to a report of an ocean drowning in the spot some refer to as “Puka Maui.”
Former Hawai‘i AG Nominated to Appeals Court
President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate former Hawaiʻi Attorney General Mark Bennett as a Circuit Judge with the Ninth Circuit Appeals court.
“Stopped Out” UH Maui Student Returns to Finish Degree
Nearly 1,000 “Stopped Out” students were identified at the seven UH community colleges, and post cards were sent out to encourage their return.
Pacific Whale Foundation Bids Aloha to Founder
Pacific Whale Foundation today confirmed the passing of founder and executive director, Greg Kaufman. Kaufman passed away after a battle with brain cancer.
Water Service Repair to Affect Traffic on Kealaloa Avenue
Kealaloa Avenue will be closed between Makawao Avenue and Paniolo Place on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 8 a.m. to noon
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 11, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 11, 2018
HNP to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Fee Increase
The proposal raises the tri-park annual pass from $30 to $50 beginning on May 1, 2018
School Counselor Honored in Ceremony with Former First Lady Michelle Obama
Maui High School alum Bianca Yanuaria, who now serves as a school counselor at Keolu Elementary on Oʻahu, was honored during a ceremony…
Stranger Danger Incident Reported Near Central Maui School
A letter was sent to parents at Maui Waena Intermediate warning them of an incident where a man waved to students, beckoning them to approach his vehicle…
Committees Advance Bill for Ban on Chlorpyrifos Pesticide
HB 1756 bans the import, use, manufacture, sale, and storage of chlorpyrifos in the state. The bill also seeks to protect workers who mix and apply…
Deadline is Today for 2018 Court Interpreter Orientation Workshops
In January, the judiciary announced a new policy allowing Hawaiian language interpreters to the extent reasonably possible, when individuals choose to…
Overnight Government Shutdown Ends
A short-lived federal government shutdown ended this morning, hours after it had started. Hawaiʻi is home to over 33,000 federal civilian employees.
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.
Bills Introduced to Crack Down on Vacation Rentals, Monster Homes
Bill would make lying to inspectors about illegal vacation rentals, monster home a crime
The Hawaiian Electric Companies to launch two new rooftop solar programs
Two new private rooftop solar programs offer customers credit on monthly bills at rates of 12-14 cents on Maui; 14 cents on Molokaʻi; and 20 cents on Lānaʻi.
