Maui News
Kīhei Charter School Construction Two-Thirds Complete
The Kīhei Charter School is moving from foundation to walls as the school begins to take shape in the Maui Research and Technology Park in Kīhei.
Gabbard Bipartisan Stops Proposal to Deport H-1B Visa Holders Seeking Residency
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard, Kevin Yoder’s Bipartisan Push Stops Proposal to Deport H-1B Visa Holders Seeking Permanent Residency
Smoke-Free Vehicles with Minors Passes Through Committee
The proposed legislation was unanimously passed from the Policy, Economic Development, and Agriculture committee
Access Denied: Group Urges Enforcement of Shoreline Access Laws
The request comes amid complaints saying resorts and vendors have been reserving space for hotel guests on public land with cabanas and beach umbrellas.
Dusty Payne in Stable Condition After Backdoor Wipeout
Maui’s Dusty Payne suffered serious injuries after a scary wipeout at the surf spot Backdoor on Oʻahu’s North Shore.
New Infestations of Little Fire Ants Discovered on Maui
Two new infestations of little fire ants were discovered on Maui
Romantic-Comedy Film to Shoot on Maui in 2018
Multi-award winning writer, actor and producer Joanne Rose wrote the script “You Had Me At Aloha,” while living on Maui in 2015
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates Inaugural A321neo Flight on Existing Maui Route
The routes will offer guests more options for direct access to Hawaiian’s neighbor islands while enjoying the comfort of the medium-haul, single-aisle aircraft.
Shower Improvements at Honokōwai Beach to Begin
Construction begins at Honokōwai Beach Park in West Maui, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, for replacement of the outdoor shower and shower drainage improvements.
Pools of ‘Ohe‘o Remain Closed; Scaling Contract Awarded
The Pools of ‘Ohe‘o closed last year in Jan. 2017 due to a rock slide in which a park visitor sustained minor injuries. Scaling work is slated to begin…
UH Survey on Sex Harassment and Gender Violence
One of the key findings is the impact of intimate partner violence, with 19.1% of the participants who were in a partnered relationship experiencing IPV.
Founder of Pacific Whale Foundation Undergoes Cancer Treatment
Kaufman and the organization say they are still going strong in the face of this health challenge with 2018 slated to be one of the most prolific years
Dryer Fire at Mental Health Kōkua Facility
A dryer fire at the Mental Health Kōkua Facility in Wailuku caused an estimated $12,000 in damage on Saturday morning, Jan. 6, 2018.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 7, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 7, 2018
Wintering Whales: Annual Spectacle Off Maui
The whale season in Hawaiʻi is now in full swing with the majority of migrating humpbacks expected to visit Hawaiian waters between January and March.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Here are some of the top stories on Maui around the week of January 7, 2018.
Maui Police Training Exercise at Kalana ‘O Maui Building, Jan. 12
The exercise will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 12. at the Kalana ‘O Maui Building located at 200 S. High Street, Wailuku, from approximately 10 a.m. to 12
9th Annual Keiki Tilapia Fishing Tournament, March 24
Maui Electric and Kā‘anapali Golf Courses invite keiki to cast their poles at the 9th Annual Keiki Tilapia Fishing Tournament on Saturday, March 24th…
Mumps Outbreak is “Worst in Several Decades for Hawaiʻi”
What began in March 2017 as 2 clusters of cases involving 9 individuals on Oʻahu, increased to 500, with confirmed cases in all counties, by late October 2017.
Talk Story on Moloka‘i Community Plan Implementation Actions
Maui County councilmembers Kelly King and Stacy Crivello will hold a talk story session to receive input on proposed Molokaʻi Community Plan actions.
