Maui News
Expedia: Two Maui Beaches Named America’s Favorites in 2017
Kāʻanapali Beach and Lahaina have just been named as two of American’s favorite beaches in 2017. Expedia used destinations from its annual Flip Flop Report
Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Okay After Being Hooked
The monk seal pup named Kaimana, who became a public and media darling after being born on the popular Waikīkī beach of the same name was hooked on Labor Day.
Florida Bracing for Weekend Impact from Hurricane Irma
Residents across Florida are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Irma as it continues on a path towards the state this weekend.
Maui Waena in Top 5 for Intermediate Enrollment
At 1,176, Maui Waena has the 4th highest enrollment for an intermediate school in Hawaiʻi for the 2017-2018 school year.
DLNR Halts Aquarium Fish Permits After Hawai‘i High Court Ruling
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says it has discontinued the issuance and renewal of aquarium fish permits pending further guidance.
‘Īao Valley State Monument to Close Again for Two Months
The Department of Land Natural Resources plans to close ʻĪao Valley State Monument again, this time for two months beginning on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.
UPDATE: NO Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 8.1 Chiapas, Mexico Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after an 8.1 earthquake reported at 6:49 p.m. HST on Sept. 7, 2017 off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico.
How to Prepare if Irma, Harvey Hit Hawaiʻi
Most powerful Atlantic hurricane to hit Florida on the eve of Hawaii’s worst hurricane anniversary
Maui Crime Stoppers Seeks Help Identifying Individuals in Threatening Case
One of the men allegedly threatened the victims with a black folding knife in Makawao and questioned them regarding the theft of a cooler and beer in Kanaio.
Hawai‘i Among Top 20 States for Graduates Taking ACT
Hawaiʻi’s public school students continue to see steady growth in meeting college readiness benchmarks in Reading & Science according to new ACT results.
Public Meeting on Sea Level Rise in Kaunakakai, Sept. 12
Rising sea levels will increase the occurrence and severity of coastal erosion and flooding, threatening coastal communities along low-lying shores.
Pipeline Lowest in 16 Years: Additional $41 M Secured for Highways in Hawai‘i
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Highways Division will receive an additional $41,149,572 in funding for its Federal-aid Highway Program
Gabbard Leads OFF Act to End Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard introduced legislation seeking an end to the nation’s reliance on Fossil Fuels, and a transition to a clean energy economy by 2035.
Nations Lean on Pacific Disaster Center for Hurricane Irma Analysis
The University of Hawai‘i managed Pacific Disaster Center is working around the clock to produce analytical products and reports….
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Orders Halt of Commercial Aquarium Fishery
State must study environmental impacts before permitting unlimited extraction of reef fish
Volunteers Sought for 13th Annual Lahaina Town Clean Up, Sept. 16
Last year, more than 500 volunteers participated in the Lahaina Town Clean Up, cleaning the Westside of Maui from Puamana to Māla Wharf and…
Hawai‘i Joins 16 States in Lawsuit to Preserve DACA
Hawaiʻi joined a coalition of 16 states in filing a lawsuit to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals grantees, a program which was brought to an end…
A&B Presents Ag Plan to Committee, Testimony Focused on GMO Concerns
A&B on Tuesday presented their “diversified agriculture” plan to the Maui Policy, Economic Development and Agricultural Committee.
Fire Burns Acre of Brush Near Dunes at Maui Lani
A fire burned an acre of dry brush in a vacant lot of grass and shrubs located between homes on Opukea Street and the 18th fairway at The Dunes at Maui Lani…
Dimino Named Complex Area Superintendent for Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui
Kathleen Dimino is presently the principal at Pukalani Elementary. She has also served as a vice principal at King Kekaulike High and Lahaina Intermediate…
