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Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: April 23, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of April 23, 2017
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HSTA Board Recommends Tentative Agreement for Four-Year Contract
The 13,500-Member Hawaii State Teachers Association, announced that the HSTA Board is recommending a tentative agreement for four-year contract.
Merrie Monarch 2017 Results: Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e Wins Title
Complete results from the 2017 Merrie Monarch Hula competition in Hilo, Hawaii: Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes
Hiker Medevaced from West Maui Trail
A San Francisco man was rescued from the Ohai Loop Trail near Nākālele Point on Friday, following reports that he was experiencing a medical emergency.
Traffic Fatality: Kahului Man Dies in Waikapū Crash
A 52-year-old Kahului man suffered fatal injuries in a single vehicle accident in Waikapū on Saturday night.
Happy Earth Day! Maui Sunflower Biofuel Crop Ready for Harvest
With the first major bloom now over, the sunflowers need to dry down for harvest. The next crop is being planted this week, and will be in bloom in two months.
Woman Falls from 40-Foot Peʻahi Cliff
The woman was walking down a trail that leads to the shoreline when she lost her footing. She fell about 20-feet down a steep incline along the 40-foot cliff.
Schatz Slams Sessions Over “Offensive Comments” About Hawaiʻi
“This is an insult to the people of the State of Hawai‘i,” Sen. Schatz said in response to his comments about Hawaiʻi being “an island in the Pacific.”
Swim for Science on Earth Day at Kahekili Beach Park
The Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area will host a swim for science event and talk story session on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2017.
Water Quality Alert: Brown Water Advisory Honokahua and Honolua
A Brown Water Advisory was issued this morning for Honokahua and Honolua Bays in West Maui due to heavy rains.
Largest Crowd on Congressional Tour: Gabbard’s Maui Event Draws 1,000
Rep. Gabbard discussed Maui’s water infrastructure, prison overcrowding, decriminalizing marijuana, access to truly affordable healthcare, criminal justice…
Miss Aloha Hula 2017 Results: Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua Earns 2nd Consecutive Title
The title of Miss Aloha Hula 2017 goes to Kelina Kiyoko Ke‘ano‘ilehua Tiffany Eldredge of Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua, a student of Lono Padilla & Ke‘ano Ka‘upu.
Kaiaulu Workforce Housing Project Breaks Ground in Kāʻanapali
A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the Kaiaulu Maui workforce housing development, located within the Kāʻanapali Resort area of West Maui.
Flurry of Activity at Flower Farm Followed by Private Property Reminder
While the public is not allowed to drive onto the farm site, there are still opportunities to see the flowers up close.
Pono Life Maui Establishes Honolulu Office for Cannabis Education
PONO Life Sciences Maui will be providing products to Maui patients who are certified to receive medical marijuana. The company opened a Honolulu office…
Merrie Monarch Maui Contestants Take Stage in Hilo
The 54th Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival kicks off tonight with solo performances in the 2017 Miss Aloha Hula competition. Three Maui dancers will take…
Maui Schools Launch Phone Book Recycling Drive
The #SmallBizBigOutcome campaign runs through May 30th and is being held in conjunction with the 2017 Hawaiian Telcom Directory delivery on the neighbor islands
Maui Joins March For Science Events on Earth Day 2017
The public is invited to a March for Science Event on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2017 on the Great Lawn of the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Campus.
Denver Woman Airlifted from Bamboo Forest Trail on Maui
The 29-year-old female visitor from Denver, Colorado was airlifted to a pasture near the Hāna Highway. She was unable to walk after she slipped on wet rocks…
Construction Equipment Brings Down Electric Lines, 3,750 Lose Power
An estimated 3,750 customers in the Wailuku, Waiehu and Waiheʻe areas lost service when heavy equipment brought down overhead lines near Oma Oma St in Wailuku.
