Maui News
Temporary Closure of Pīpīwai Trail, May 2
A one-mile portion of the Pīpīwai Trail in east Maui will close for helicopter operations on May 2, 2018, in support of a trail boardwalk replacement project.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of April 30, 2018
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80-Footer is Biggest Wave Ever Surfed in History
Also…Ian Walsh’s incredible barrel ride at the 2018 Pe’ahi Challenge earned him the Ride of the Year award, and Tube of the Year Award for the same wave.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, April 28 – May 4
The state Department of Transportation will conduct roadwork at various locations throughout Maui this week, resulting in lane closures April 28 – May 4, 2018.
Legislature Provides $50 Million to Address Homelessness
The conference committee on Housing passed two bills totaling $34.7 million to fund ‘Ohana Zones and support medical services for homeless populations statewide
Sheriff Impersonation Phone Scam Warning
Impersonators claiming to be deputy sheriffs are calling Hawaiʻi residents to say they missed a court date and Sheriffs are being sent to arrest them.
Work From Hawai‘i Week-Long Residencies Offered to New Yorkers
Inspired by this “workforce on the move” Hawaiʻi Tourism United States will launch a pilot residency program in the islands in September.
Maui Winners Announced in 15th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Video Competition
Maui students took home several awards in the 15th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Statewide Student Video Competition
Maui Senators Move on Pesticides and Oxybenzone Bills
Senate Bill 2571 bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate without a prescription…
Mayor Kim Reportedly ‘Feeling Much Better’
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Harry Kim, who was medevaced after feeling chest pains on Thursday, is feeling much better after procedures done Thursday, officials said.
Shuttle Service Funded for Stranded Kaua‘i Residents
Funding the daily shuttle was deemed critically important for residents between Wainiha and Hāʻena on Kauaʻi’s north shore.
Kaho’olawe Bill Passes: Reestablishes Cultural Resources Coordinator
$100,000 will be allocated to Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission, as will funding to reestablish its Cultural Project Resources Coordinator position.
Visitation to Hawai‘i Volcanoes Creates $166 Million in Economic Benefits
Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando said it’s interesting to compare the eruptive patterns of Hawai‘i’s volcanoes, and align that to increased visitation.
Emergency Access Route to Wainiha and Hā‘ena to Open Saturday
Transportation officials say crews are on track to open an emergency access route to Wainiha and Hāʻena on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Abandoned Vehicles Bill Would Require Removal in 10 Days
An abandoned vehicle bill passed out of conference committee, requiring, rather than requesting that counties remove abandoned vehicles within 10 days.
Dive Float Found Adrift Near Aston Paki Maui in Lahaina
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift dive float and flag found Thursday morning off Aston Paki Maui in Lahaina.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Drivers see delays, a coalition wants “15% for the future,” and UHMC gains national recognition. Get the week’s top stories in this video with Kiaora Bohlool.
DOE Opens Satellite Classes at Hanalei Colony Resort
A temporary educational site opened today at the Hanalei Colony Resort to serve 51 students who were impacted by flooding and the Kūhiō Hwy closure on Kauaʻi.
Lawmakers Expedite Approval of $125 Million for Flood Relief
The House and Senate passed the state budget a week earlier than normal to allow the disaster relief bill to move quickly to the Governor for signature.
State House Unanimously Passes $14.4 Billion Budget
There’s $2.5 million for the Kahului Civic Center on Maui; and $9 million for the acquisition of 3,200+ acres in Upcountry Maui for reforestation and recreation
