Maui News
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…
Bank of Hawai‘i Warns of Fraudulent Voice Phishing Scam
Bank of Hawai‘i is warning of fraudulent telephone calls being made to customers and non-bank customers. The scammers are spoofing a real Bank of Hawai‘i telephone number on recipients’ caller ID.
Senators Seek Investigation Into Intermittent Shutdown of Obamacare Website
The Trump Administration plans to make the website inaccessible for 12 hours on nearly every Sunday and on the first night of open enrollment.
Thirty Meter Telescope Hearings Conclude; BLNR to Rule
The Hawai‘i BLNR heard oral arguments during the Contested Case Hearing for the Conservation District Use Application for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Rep. Ing Proposes Lower Hawai‘i Beer Tax
Rep. Kaniela Ing plans to introduce a bill that would cut taxes Hawai‘i residents pay for beer by more than half, from 93 cents a gallon to 42 cents a gallon.
Mechanical Problems Affect Refuse Pickups in Wailuku, Waiehu
Due to mechanical problems, part of an a residential automated refuse collection routes in Waiehu and Wailuku were not picked up today.
Queen’s Artifacts on Display as 100th Anniversary of Her Death Approaches
In observance of the centennial of her death, UH Mānoa created an exhibit of her royal artifacts on display to the public at the Hamilton Library through Oct. 15.
Hawaiian and Japan Airlines Sign New Partnership Agreement
The agreement between Hawaiian and Japan Airlines will take effect March 25, 2018, enhancing the ease and comfort of travelers between the two island chains.
Toddler in Serious Condition After Near Drowning in West Maui Pool
Emergency crews in West Maui responded at 6:05 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, to the report of a child being pulled unresponsive from pool in Launiupoko.
Alleged Attempted Kidnapper Dismissed Without Prejudice
Both counts of attempted second-degree custodial interference for a Maui man accused of allegedly attempting to kidnap two schoolgirls were dismissed without prejudice
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From Fiji 6.4-M Quake
There has been no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i generated from this earthquake.
Kula and Kahikinui Forest Reserves to Close for Two Weeks
Kula Forest Reserve, Waipoli Access Road, Kahikinui Forest Reserve – Papa‘anui Tract, and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area will be closed for two weeks
