Maui News
Safeway to Anchor New Hoʻokele Shopping Center
Safeway will anchor the new Hoʻokele Shopping Center, a 94,000-square-foot center located at the gateway to Alexander & Baldwin’s Maui Business Park on Maui.
Waterline Break Repairs at Lono and Hina Intersection
A crew remains on-site and it is anticipated that road work will continue until approximately 3 p.m. today.
Haʻikū Hill Recognized for Fight Against Coqui on Maui
On Maui, the Community of Haʻikū Hill was recognized as the county MVP for their efforts to control coqui frogs on the island of Maui.
Maui High School Closed Due to Water Main Break
School is CANCELLED at MAUI HIGH SCHOOL today due to a water main break. Department of Education officials made the decision at around 6:30 a.m..
Mosquito ‘Birth Control’ Aims to Protect Native Birds
Researchers are taking the first steps to adapt a “birth control method” for mosquitos to protect Hawaiʻi’s unique, imperiled native birds.
Cost Reduction Unit Formed to Increase County Efficiency
The CRU is made up of a cross-section of County department personnel from the departments of Finance, Management, Public Works and Water Supply.
Injured Pueo Heads to Big Island for Rehab
Hawaiian Airlines cargo handlers—like anyone else who spotted it—might have thought a dog or a cat was in a carrier that arrived at Honolulu International Airport for shipping this morning. Inside this particular crate, however, was a pueo—a Hawaiian short-eared owl that made headlines across the state recently after a 7-year-old O‘ahu girl, her father and […]
Ige to Attend National Governors Conference in D.C.
The governor will join other governors from across the country to discuss a wide range of topics that are important to the future of the State of Hawai‘i.
Seabury Hall Presents: Adolescent Behavior–What’s Normal, What’s Not
The event will be free to the public and will include an open panel discussion with several doctors.
ABI Opposes Bill to Lower Legal Limit to .05 in Hawaiʻi, Other States
ABI calls out these proposals as misguided and ineffective because of their negligible impact on drunk driving fatalities and major impact on criminalizing responsible drinking.
5.5-Magnitude Quake Reported Near Honshu, Japan
The United State Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center has reported a 5.5-magnitude earthquake near the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
Update: Capobianco Arrested for Promoting Prison Contraband
A 49 year old female attempted to pass suspected illegal narcotics to Steven Capobianco during a visitation at the Maui Community Correctional Center
11th Annual Whale Tales at Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
The educational event is open to the public and features expert presentations, two film screenings, an art and education expo, and benefit whale watches.
Schatz Announces Subcommittee Assignments for 115th Congress
Schatz will serve as the lead Democrat on the Telecommunications subcommittee and MilCon/VA appropriations subcommittee
Public Meetings Set for A&B Water Lease
Public scoping meetings for A&B’s application to the BLNR for a 30-year lease for water from Maui streams are scheduled for Feb. 22 and 23.
Rubbish & Brush Fires in West Maui
A rubbish fire and a brush fire occurred in West Maui on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017.
Wind Advisory Continues Through Tomorrow AM
Strong trade winds will continue across portions of Maui County and the Big Island through tonight until 6 a.m. tomorrow.
UPDATE: Capobianco Caught With Contraband at MCCC
A male inmate at the Maui Community Correctional Center was caught with contraband in his possession yesterday at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Schatz Announces Two Maui Nominees for U.S. Service Academies
Applicants were considered based on their ability to successfully meet the rigorous demands for the undergraduate education and training of officers of the United States Armed Forces
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Feb. 19, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of Feb. 5, 2017
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