Maui News
Dr. Scott Parker New Head of School at Kamehameha Schools Maui
Dr. Scott Parker has been named Poʻo Kula (Head of School) for Kamehameha Schools Maui campus, effective June 1, 2017.
UH Study: Cooperation is Key in Reducing Runoff to West Maui Reefs
A new study published by University of Hawaiʻi researchers examines runoff to West Maui Reefs and the challenges of managing pollutants with limited resources.
Meadow Gold Dairies Ordered to Halt Sale of 2% Reduced Fat Milk
DOH issued a Cease and Desist Order to Meadow Gold Dairies today after laboratory results from routine milk samples exceeded standard limits for Coliform bacteria.
984 Humpbacks Tallied in 2017 Great Whale Count
Hundreds of humpback whale sightings were reported during the 2017 Great Whale Count on Maui over the weekend, conducted by the Pacific Whale Foundation.
2017 Artists in the Schools Grants Available for Neighbor Islands
The Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is now accepting Artists in the Schools grant applications, with a special category for neighbor islands.
Maui Electric Aerial Line Inspections, March 7-9
Maui Electric Company will be using a helicopter to perform routine power line inspections on Maui and Moloka‘i from Tuesday, March 7 to Thursday, March 9
Maui Flood Watch Through Wednesday
A strong upper level disturbance will cause a surface trough or low to develop near the islands over the next couple of days…
Rescued Pueo Put to Sleep to Prevent Suffering
Biologists from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife decided to euthanize a Hawaiian short-eared owl that was rescued a month earlier from the Oʻahu.
Crews Extinguish Small Brush Fires in Pūlehu and Lahaina
Maui firefighters responded to reports of small brush fires in Kula and Lahaina on Saturday.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Feb. 26, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of Feb. 26, 2017
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Mainline Water Break at Hina/Niihau in Kahului
Repairs are underway for a mainline break at the intersection of Hina Avenue and Niihau Street in Kahului. Repair work will be performed from approximately 11:30 am to 3:30 pm today.
Portion of Eha St. to Close Two Sundays
A portion of Eha Street in the Wailuku Industrial area will be closed on two Sundays for pavement preservation.
Rep. Gabbard Visits Overcrowded Maui Community Correctional Center
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard saw firsthand the problems and challenges at MCCC, foremost of which is the dilapidated facilities and extreme overcrowding.
100 Women Who Care Maui Donates $14K to La’a Kea Farm
Funds will assist the Laʻa Kea residential farm in building a commercial kitchen and provide expanded options & paying jobs for community members w/disabilities
Haleakalā NP Teams Up with Hāna HS for Kīpahulu Restoration Project
Hāna High School’s 10th grade Biology class planted 100 Hala, Milo, and Kamani on the Kuloa Point Trail in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park.
Sierra Club Maui to Honor Long-Time Community Activists
Sierra Club Maui will award its life-time achievement Onipaʻa Award to Stan Franco Kai Nishiki and Ananda Stone. The organization will also introduce a new community coalition to address diversified use of former sugar cane lands on Maui.
Partial Closure: Kahakapao Recreational Area in Makawao
Kahakapao Recreational Area in Makawao will be undergoing construction and a partial closure to the vehicle parking areas from Feb. 27, 2017 to Sept. 24, 2017.
Hōkūleʻa’s Voyage to Rapa Nui Tests Skill of Apprentice Navigators
The leg to Rapa Nui presents a unique learning opportunity for young navigators to test their wayfinding abilities and skills needed to navigate aboard Hōkūleʻa
Maui Police Promote Seven; Kiyota Becomes Assistant Chief
The Maui Police Department today announced the promotion of seven individuals including: Sterling Kiyota to the rank of Assistant Chief; Kenneth Doyle to the rank of Lieutenant; and Lawrence Becraft, Aylett Wallwork, Ka Lae O Ka Ena Brown, Keoki Santos, and Ryan Saribay to the rank of Sergeant.
Maui Crime, Feb. 12-18: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 7 burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 13 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 12-18, 2017.
