Maui News
Hawai‘i DOA to Receive $332,000 for Pesticide Programs
EPA awards $332,000 to Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture for pesticide programs
Councilmember Guzman to Run for Maui County Mayor
Maui County Councilmember Don Guzman, who currently holds the seat for the Kahului residency area, announced his candidacy for mayor of Maui County yesterday.
Advisory Rescinded: Maui’s Polo Beach All Clear
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch advises the public about a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Polo Beach on Maui.
MFD to Restore Community Service Events
The Fire Administration has determined it is in the best interest of the community to restore all Community Service events (manpower permitting).
Hawaiian Air to Temporarily Halt Direct Flights from Molokaʻi to Maui
Hawaiian Airlines will temporarily suspend direct flights from Molokaʻi to Maui starting Sept. 15, for 90 days.
Finance Director to Step Down at End of September
Maui County Finance Director Danny Agsalog announced he has resigned from his position citing personal reasons
North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan
Multiple news outlets have reported that North Korea has fired an “unidentified projectile this morning toward the east” from its capital Pyongyang.
Mauna Loa Update: Unrest Continues, but Outcome is Uncertain
The cumulative energy release of earthquakes since 2013 has matched the pre-1975 and pre-1984 energy releases. Might an eruption occur within weeks to months?
Stage 1 Water Shortage Continues Upcountry
All Upcountry water consumers are asked to conserve water and to avoid any unnecessary water use until further notice.
House Passes Amendment to Provide $1M to Native CDFIs
The House passed an amendment to an appropriations package to provide an additional $1M to the Native American Community Development Financial Institutions.
Over $2.8 M to Enhance Hawai‘i Ocean Monitoring, Protect Coastal Communities
The University of Hawai‘i’s Pacific Island Ocean Observing System will receive over $2.8 million in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding.
American Cancer Society Hosts Gala to Support Hope Lodge Hawai‘i
All net proceeds from HopeFest benefit the Clarence T. Ching Hope Lodge Hawai‘i, a free place to stay for neighbor island cancer patients when their best hope..
Hawaiʻi’s Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Weigh in On New Banking Solution
HEALTH representatives say the few patients who choose not to participate in a program that requires checking account transfers will still be able to make cash
Man Medevaced From Cruise Ship off Maui
A 72-year-old man arrived safely to Maui Wednesday, after being medevaced 170 miles from a cruise ship offshore.
Capobianco’s Aunt Sentenced in Maui Prison Contraband Case
Susan Capobianco, the aunt of convicted murderer Steven Capobianco, was sentenced to 18 months in jail and four years of probation on Tuesday.
One Year Anniversary of Historic ‘Īao Flood
Today marks the one year anniversary of the historic flood at the Wailuku River in ʻĪao Valley.
Hawai‘i Boasts Nation’s First Cash-Free Cannabis Banking Solution
Gov. Ige announced the nation’s first and only cash-free payment system for medical cannabis.
College and Job Fairs Planned at UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Transfer & College Fair is on Sept. 20, from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and the Job Fair the following day, Sept. 21, from 8:30 a.m. -12 p.m.
Lehua Island Third Rodenticide Application Planned Today
The third application comes today, amid an investigation launched last week claiming a connection between the rat eradication effort and bird and fish deaths.
Upcountry Issues Topic of Kula Meeting, Sept. 13
Exploring issues that affect upcountry life will be the subject of the Kula Community Association’s meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 13, at the Kula Community Center.
