Maui News
Maui Crime, March 5 – 11: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 12 burglaries, 15 vehicle thefts and 16 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 5 – 11, 2017
DLNR to Host Public Meeting About Sea Level Rise
Rising sea levels will increase the occurrence and severity of coastal erosion and flooding, threatening coastal communities and natural resources along low-lying shores
Mālama Maui Nui Launches 2017 Great American Cleanup
Mālama Maui Nui is encouraging volunteers to “be the bridge from mauka to makai” by forming their own block cleanups during the month of April.
Maui Police Seek Accreditation Renewal
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will examine all aspects of the Maui Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.
Fisherman Encounters Great White in West Maui
Although great white shark sighting are extremely rare in Hawaiʻi, there have been more documented encounters in recent years.
House Budget Includes $376 Million in Maui County CIP Funds
The house budget includes $9 million for flood damage reconstruction at the ʻĪao Valley State Monument on Maui.
Coffee Berry Borer Quarantine Expanded to Maui
Although recent detections of CBB were located in Hāna & Kīpahulu, the board decided that an island-wide quarantine was necessary to prevent further spread of..
Hawaiʻi Judge Issues Nationwide Stay on Travel Ban
US District Court Judge Derrick Watson of Hawaiʻi today issued a nationwide stay, temporarily preventing the Trump Administration’s travel ban from going…
Pukalani STEM Imagineers Advance to World Robotics Event
The Pukalani STEM Imagineers won the STEM Research Project award at the Hawaiʻi State VEX IQ Robotics Championship, earning them an invitation to the VEX IQ World Championship in April.
Eagle Scout Leads Cleanup of Maui’s Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau
A group of 40 people turned out to support Eagle Scout Mosese Aholelei of Troop 32 with the Piʻilani Ward of Kīhei, in the cleanup of the Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau.
Kahului Kmart Closing, Liquidation Sale Begins March 30
Kmart is closing its Kahului store, located at 424 Dairy Road in mid-June, with a liquidation sale to begin on March 30, 2017.
Maui Police Issue Public Advisory Following Social Media Post
Maui police issued a public advisory after a social media site posted a warning about a woman who claimed to be pulled over by someone posing as police officer
Haleakalā Draws 1.2 M Visitors in 2016, Sunrise Viewing Up 21%
Haleakalā National Park recorded 1,263,558 visitors in 2016, the National Park Service’s centennial year. This represents an increase of almost 4% (46,786 visitors) from 2015.
West Maui Community Disaster Plan Meeting, March 16
The upcoming West Maui Community Disaster Plan meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, March 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheater.
16 Graduate from Maui Fire Department’s 32nd Recruit Class
Sixteen firefighters graduated from the Maui Fire Department’s 26-week recruit training program as part of the 32nd recruit class.
Hawaiʻi Law Requires A&B to Prepare EIS, Not DLNR
Under Hawaiʻi law, when an applicant proposes an action that requires the approval of an agency, the agency must require the applicant to prepare the EIS,
Maui Crime, Feb. 26 – March 4: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 10 vehicle thefts and 17 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 26 – March 4, 2017.
Maui Planning Commission Considers FEA for Mākena Resort
The Final Environmental Assessment for a 47.15-acre portion of the 1,800-acre Mākena Resort Development in South Maui resurfaces for discussion today before the Maui Planning Commission.
Superintendent Search Resumes After Delay, Galera Withdraws
Concerns were resolved after former Board member Galera made a public statement yesterday withdrawing his intent to apply for the Superintendent position.
MHS Senior is ACT’s 2017 Hawaiʻi Student Readiness Award Recipient
Maui HS senior, Son Phan, was named the Hawai’i Student Readiness Award recipient from among all applicants for the ’17 ACT College & Career Readiness Campaign.
