Maui News
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: May 21, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: May 21, 2017
Keauhou Wins Big at 2017 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
Local trio Keauhou, takes home awards in nine categories including Album of the Year, Most Promising Artist and Favorite Entertainer of the Year
Maui Hospital Leads State in Heart and Stroke Quality Achievement
Maui Memorial Medical Center has earned the highly-distinguished Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards from American Heart and Stroke Associations.
Twist on “Grandparents Scam” Targets People with Friends on Maui
Scammers, using a variation of the “Family Impersonation Scam,” also known as the “Grandparents Scam,” have been preying on people with friends on Maui.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, May 20-26
The state Department of Transportation will conduct roadwork in Kahului and Haʻikū on Maui this week, resulting in alternating lane closures between May 22-26.
Passenger Detained After Attempt to Storm Cockpit on LA to Hawai‘i Flight
There was a brief ground stoppage at Honolulu International Airport today after a passenger attempted to break into the cockpit of a flight from LA to Honolulu.
Kishimoto Named New Hawai‘i Superintendent of Schools
The State of Hawaiʻi Board of Education has selected Christina Kishimoto, Ph.D. as the incoming Superintendent to lead the Hawaiʻi Department of Education.
“Reefs at Risk” The Effects of Sunscreen on Hawaiʻi’s Reefs
Set on the beautiful beaches of Hawaiʻi, “Reefs at Risk” explores the harmful effects some sunscreen chemicals have on coral reefs and marine life.
Hōkūle‘a Homeward Bound: Final Leg of Worldwide Voyage Begins
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed from Tautira Wednesday morning on the final leg of the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage, sailing home to Hawaiʻi.
Maui Polystyrene Ban Unanimously Approved by Council
The Maui County Council on Thursday night unanimously approved of a bill to ban the use and sale of foam polystyrene food containers.
Maui Reps. Ing and Woodson Secure House Leadership Roles
Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing was selected to serve as one of two Majority Policy Leaders; and Rep. Justin Woodson of Kahului was selected as one of five majority whips
Five Additional Mumps Cases Confirmed, 47 in Hawai‘i
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health today confirmed five additional cases of Oʻahu residents with mumps bringing the total number of cases in 2017 to 47.
Maui High School Names 30 Valedictorians
This year’s Maui High School graduating class fielded 30 valedictorians, the school’s highest number of seniors within a single class to earn this distinction.
Storm Drain Stenciling Aims to Reduce Pollution
Volunteers will paint awareness messages of “No Dumping – Drains to Ocean” at storm drain inlets on and around High, Main, and Market streets in Wailuku.
Rat Lungworm Meeting Planned on Moloka‘i, May 30
The Maui District Health Office, will host a public informational meeting on rat lungworm disease on Moloka‘i, on Tuesday, May 30, at the Mitchell Pauole Center
2017 Graduation Dates
The high school graduation schedule on Maui officially kicks off with a commencement ceremony at King Kekaulike HS at 6 p.m. tonight at the school stadium.
Maui Police Launch 2017 Click-It-Or-Ticket Campaign
The Maui Police Department will be participating in the national “Click-It-Or-Ticket” Campaign with increased seat belt enforcement from May 22 to June 4, 2017
Gabbard Urges Federal Marijuana Decriminalization
Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaiʻi joined Tom Garrett (VA-05) in hosting today in urging Congress to pass H.R.1227, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act.
Hirono Out of Surgery and “Doing Okay”
US Senator Mazie Hirono is “out of surgery and doing okay” according to a Twitter message issued by staff members this morning.
Maui Crime, May 7–13: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 13 burglaries, 26 vehicle thefts and 13 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from May 7-13, 2017.
