Maui News
US Senators, Schatz Introduce Bill to Prevent Pre-emptive Strike on North Korea
The bill would prohibit funds from being used for kinetic military operations without Congressional approval unless the US faces an imminent threat or such action is necessary to defend citizens
Possible Interstellar Object Spotted by Haleakalā Pan-STARRS Telescope
“It’s long been theorized that such objects exist but this is the first such detection.” So far, everything indicates it is likely an interstellar object…
VIDEO: Rare Sighting of Whale Shark off Molokini
An island photographer captured a rare sighting of a Whale Shark near Molokini Crater today, her second sighting at the location in seven months.
Water Conservation Lifted for Pā‘ia
The Dept. of Water Supply’s back-up booster pump has been repaired, and the water conservation measure for Pā‘ia, Kū‘au, and Skill Village has been lifted.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 7.0 Loyalty Islands Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary 7.0 earthquake reported at 2:42 p.m. HST on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 SE of the Loyalty Islands.
Hawai‘i Joins Case: Colorado Bakery Refused to Sell Wedding Cake to Gay Couple
The brief was filed in support of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the same-sex couple to whom Masterpiece Cakeshop refused to sell a wedding cake.
Woman’s Body Recovered from Kīlauea Crater
The body of a 63-year-old Kea‘au woman was recovered from Kīlauea caldera. The woman appears to have died after falling from the edge beyond Crater Rim Trail.
Working Group Organized for Peace Monument at Mauna Kea
Gov. David Ige called on Big Island Mayor Harry Kim to lead and organize a working group to create a Living Monument for World Peace at Mauna Kea.
MNBG’s Arbor Day 1,000 Hawaiian Tree Giveaway
The Maui Nui Botanical Gardens hosts its 14th annual Arbor Day 1,000 Hawaiian Tree Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
5 Maui Bars Team Up for the Turtles
Five Maui bars are teaming up with the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund to support the recovery of the Hawaiian Hawksbill sea turtle.
Aloha Classic Contest Window Opens at Ho‘okipa
The contest window for the International Windsurfing Tour opened on Sunday for the 7th annual Aloha Classic event on Maui’s north shore.
Maui Candlelight Vigil in Remembrance of Domestic Violence Victims
A candlelight vigil will be held tonight, Monday, Oct. 30, in remembrance of those killed in Hawaiʻi by domestic violence.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Oct. 29, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Oct. 29, 2017
2017 Halloween in Lahaina Schedule of Events
Halloween in Lahaina returns to world famous Front Street on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.
Wailuku Sewage Line Break on N Market Street
North Market Street in Wailuku is closed to traffic between Vineyard Street and Mill Street due to a sewage line break.
Protest at Land Board Meeting Prompts BLNR Response
BLNR Chair Suzanne Case issued the following statement today about protesters at Friday’s Land Board meeting calling for Board Member Sam Gon’s resignation:
Walsh and Alms Secure Pe‘ahi Challenge Win at “Jaws” on Maui
Ian Walsh of Maui, Hawaiʻi has secured his maiden win on the Big Wave Tour by winning the final of the Pe’ahi Challenge at Pe’ahi/Jaws, Maui today.
Pi‘ilani Hwy Near Kalepa Point CLOSED Due to Landslide
The Department of Public Works would like to remind all residents and visitors that Pi‘ilani Highway near Kalepa Point is closed due to safety reasons.
Koali Water Conservation Measure Lifted
The Department of Water Supply’s back-up booster pump in Koali has been repaired, and the water conservation measure has since been lifted.
DLNR Responds to Aquarium Fishing Permits Ruling
Judge Crabtree ruled that, based upon a state Supreme Court opinion, existing permits for fine mesh nets used for catch of aquarium fish are illegal and invalid
