Maui News
Hawaiʻi Ranked No. 1 in Nation in School Internet Connectivity
Hawaiʻi’s public school system is ranked as the top school district in K-12 broadband connectivity according to the 2016 State of the States annual report.
Good Shepherd Church Celebrates 150 Years, Time Capsule to be Opened
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, is celebrating the end of their 150th year with a special “Homecoming Sunday” celebration and lūʻau at 9 a.m. on Feb. 26, 2017.
Baldwin Home’s Iconic 50 Year-old Grape Arbor Gets New Plantings
After the Baldwin heirs deeded the home in 1967 to Lahaina Restoration Foundation, loyal supporters procured plans for building a grape arbor from a relative in St. Helena, California.
American Savings Bank Invests $10K in Moloka’i Robotics
American Savings Bank has invested $10,000 in the Moloka’i Robotics Program, expanding the program’s reach to local high school students.
Molokaʻi Burger Damaged in Fire
Crews entered the building and found active flames burning inside the kitchen area of the restaurant.
Plans for Old Maui High School Met with Opposition
Organizers of a community meeting in Pāʻia were met with opposition from area residents to plans for leasing the Old Maui High campus to TEACH Development LLC..
Second Maui Dispensary Approved to Acquire, Grow Marijuana
Pono Life Sciences Maui is the fourth licensee to receive notice from the state and the second Maui licensee to meet all requirements to begin growing marijuana
Wākiu Well Remains Emergency Water Source in East Maui
Full approval is anticipated in late Feb 2017. Wākiu Well C continues to be used as the water source for Hāna School, Hāna Med Ctr, Wainʻāpanapa and ʻUakea Rd.
37th Annual World Whale Day & Parade, Feb. 18
Presented by Pacific Whale Foundation, World Whale Day is a community festival with a global mission to inspire conservation on behalf of marine wildlife…
Legislation Would Provide Parental Leave to Federal Workers
Sen. Schatz said that while private companies across the country are starting to see the benefits of similar practices, the US is still the only industrial nation in the world without a program that gives working parents the time off and income they need to care for a new child.
Search Called Off: Dive Gear Adrift off Hoʻokipa, Owner is Safe
The owner of unattended dive gear found floating off of Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, has been identified and is safe, according to Maui fire…
6,000 Teachers, Supporters Rally at State Capitol
An estimated 6,000 public school teachers and education advocates rallied at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol today, seeking what they call a “fair contract.”
6-Foot Iguana Found in Waimanalo on Oʻahu
A six-foot-long iguana was turned in on Sunday by a resident in Waimanalo on Oʻahu, who found the lizard while doing yard work.
Maui Crime, Feb. 5-11: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 17 burglaries, 22 vehicle thefts and 19 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 5-11, 2017.
No Water at Kīpahulu Until Further Notice
In the next few months, the leak will be identified and repaired. Long-term, the park has plans to replace the water system in the next two years.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures Feb. 13 – 17
In Keʻanae, there is an alternating lane closure on the Hāna Highway in both directions between the Garden of Eden Arboretum and Keʻanae Road today through…
$1.8 M Stabilization Project Begins at ʻĪao Valley State Monument
A $1.8 million slope stabilization and repair project begins today at ʻĪao Valley State Monument.
HSTA Teachers March at State Capitol
Thousands of Hawaiʻi teachers and their supporters will march to the Hawaiʻi State Capitol in support of the HSTA’s efforts to secure a new contract.
Adrift Dive Gear Found off Hoʻokipa, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of dive gear found adrift approximately 1 mile offshore Ho’okipa Beach Park, Maui, Sunday.
BREAKING: Kalani Peʻa Wins Grammy Award for “E Walea”
Kalani Peʻa became the first Native-Hawaiian recording artist to win the Grammy for Best Regional Roots Album during the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
