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Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Jan. 15, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of Jan. 15, 2017
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Maui Water Protection Video Contest Open to High Schoolers
Video entries must be 1.5 to 3 minutes long and must highlight source water protection efforts of an existing locally-based company or organization.
Maui’s ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Reopens, Whale Carcass No Longer Detectable
Access to the ocean at Maui’s ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve open after a nearly two week closure when a Humpback whale carcass washed ashore on Dec. 30.
Nāpili Bay Brown Water Advisory
The State Department of Health issued the advisory on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, and maintained the caution asking the public to stay out of water in the area.
Maui Preparatory Makes STEAM Campus Expansion
Maui Preparatory Academy will add 992 s.f. to its high school campus, consolidating and expanding assets into a Center for Creativity, Innovation and…
Maui Hospitality Workers Honored at Poʻe Paʻahana Awards
Lisalani Baybayan, Regency Club Concierge at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, was awarded the Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year at the HTLA’s 27th Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards.
Thar She Blows! Maui Whale Season in Full Bloom
Peak whale season is now underway as the humpback whales make their annual migration to the Hawaiian Islands. Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the whales
Lei of Aloha Being Prepared for Presidential Inauguration
A Lei of Aloha is being prepared today in advance of the US Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump taking place next week.
Central Maui Selected for Blue Zones Project for Better Health
The central Maui communities of Kahului and Wailuku have been selected as new demonstration sites for the Blue zones Project in Hawaiʻi.
Counties Again Seek Share of TAT in 2017 Legislative Package
The Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties, which represents the four counties is introducing 10 bills in its 2017 legislative package…
Island Air Blesses New Bombardier Q400 Aircraft
With the addition of the new aircraft, Island Air will increase the number of daily roundtrips between Honolulu and Kahului from six to seven
State Senate Unveils 2017 Legislative Program
The state Senate unveiled its 2017 Legislative program for the 29th biennium, focusing on communities, environment, sustainability and public safety.
ACLU Files Complaint Over Conditions in Hawaiʻi Jails and Prisons
ACLU has filed a complaint requesting a federal investigation into what they are calling “unconstitutional conditions” & “overcrowding” in Hawai‘i jails.
Hōkūleʻa Completes Panama Canal Transit, Returns to Pacific Waters
The Hōkūleʻa has completed her historic transit through the Panama Canal and has returned to Pacific waters for the first time in nearly two years.
$100K Petco Grant to Fund Spay & Neuter Surgeries on Maui
Maui Humane Society has been awarded a $100,000 Lifesaving Impact Award grant from the Petco Foundation to fund spay and neuter surgeries…
Public’s Help Sought to Identify Maui Bus Shooters
Help is being sought to identify the individual(s) involved in shooting at Maui Bus windows with what is believed to be a BB or pellet gun four times last month
Rep. Ing Sponsors Legislation for Minimum Wage Increase to $15
State Representative Kaniela Ing (D-South Maui), is sponsoring legislation to increase Hawaii’s minimum wage to $15 by 2019 and $22 by 2022.
Water Department Continues Use of Wākiu Well C
The Maui Department of Water Supply has announced its continued use of Wākiu Well C, the new water source for the Wākiu area, Hāna School, Hāna Medical Center, Waiʻānapanapa area, and Uakea Road.
Maui Electric Seek PUC Approval for More Renewable Energy
Maui Electric envisions achieving 100% renewable energy on Moloka‘i by 2020, on Lānaʻi by 2030 and on Maui by 2040.
Haleakalā Sunrise Viewing Reservation System Begins Feb. 1
The public is reminded that the National Park Service will begin implementing a sunrise viewing reservation system on Feb. 1, 2017.
