Maui News
Schatz Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Tourism
Explore America Act Will Expand Cultural Heritage Tourism, Bring New Jobs and Revenue to Rural Areas Across the Country
Bill to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 in 2020 Passes in Committee
Measures intended to boost the state’s economy by increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years and to create a family leave plan advanced
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Maui E-Cycling to End Microwave Recycling
Items other than televisions and computers may not be able to be accepted at E-Cycling in the near future.
Mākena State Park to Close Thursday Morning for Tree-Trimming
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks will be conducting maintenance work at Mākena State Park on Thursday morning, Feb. 8
Hawai‘i False Missile Alert Focus of Two Bills in Congress
Bills aimed at addressing Hawaiʻi’s false missile alert were introduced in both chambers of Congress this week.
Twin Waterspouts: Unstable Weather Remains
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say locally heavy downpours and isolated thunderstorms with frequent lightning and gusty winds remain possible…
Keālia Pond Offers Guided Walks Featuring Native Birds
Every Tuesday in February and March 2018, a Keālia Pond NWR naturalist will offer an hour-long guided bird walk at 9 a.m.
Dreams Fulfilled at Kahoma Village Housing Lottery
A work in progress, Kahoma Village is a 20.5-acre master-planned community dedicated to providing affordable housing in Lahaina, Maui.
Hail, Thunderstorms, Waterspouts in Afternoon Forecast
At 3:05 p.m., a report of two waterspouts was made. The observation was made about 3 miles west of Kīhei, Maui. The phenomenon was also visible from the “Pali”
Moloka‘i’s First Large-Scale Renewable Project
The project would provide energy from its solar array and battery at a rate of about 17 cents per kilowatt hour, less than the present cost of diesel generation
New Law Bans Smoking in Cars with Minors Present
A new law will make it illegal for adults to smoke in a vehicle when a minor is present. The new law brings Maui County in line with similar legislation…
DOT Meetings This Week for Maui’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The four-year document identifies state and county transportation projects that are funded in part by the Federal Highway and Federal Transit Administrations.
Thunderstorms Pass Over Maui, Flood Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has EXTENDED the FLASH FLOOD WATCH for MAUI COUNTY, now in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Heavy Rains Force Closure of County Offices on Moloka‘i
The heavy rains caused water to leak through the roof where public works, finance, planing and water departments have offices at the center.
Ige Signs Executive Order to Protect Net Neutrality in Hawai‘i
Gov. David Ige signed an executive order that directs all state government agencies to contract for internet-related services ONLY with providers who…
Talk on Kaho‘olawe Restoration, Feb. 23 in Pukalani
Restoration Manager for the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission Restoration Program, Paul Higashino, will lead a discussion about watershed restoration…
Baldwin HS Named Maui’s First Blue Zones Approved Worksite
Baldwin High School was named Maui’s first Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite.
Mālama Maui Nui to Host 2018 Spring Cleanup
Mālama Maui Nui is launching its annual spring cleanup campaign set to take place on Saturday, March 3, 2018.
Flood Watch Remains in Effect Through Afternoon
At 5 a.m., radar indicated widespread rain over much of Maui. Additional heavy rain south of Maui was also detected, which will be affecting the island in the..
Alaska Man Pulled from Waters off Wailea
Fire officials say the man went snorkeling by himself when bodyboarders in the water found him floating face down and unresponsive about 50-feet from shore
