Maui News
10 Tons of Rubbish Collected From 130 Miles of Maui Coastline
More than 700 volunteers collected 10 tons of rubbish along 130 miles of coastline during Malama Maui Nui’s recent 2017 Get the Drift and Bag It! campaign.
Update: Power Restored to Traffic Lights on Hāna Hwy in Kahului
Traffic signals along Hāna Highway between Kamehameha Avenue and Haleakalā Highway are not functioning due to a power outage
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Traffic Advisory/Updates: Honoapi‘ialani Accident at McGregor Pt
Maui police are responding to a report of a motor vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in the area of McGregor Point, reported at around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.
Elevated Enterococci Levels at Hanakaʻōʻō, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach in West Maui.
Manpower Shortage Disrupts Refuse Pickup in Kahului
Due to a manpower shortage, a refuse route in Kahului was missed today, Oct. 31. The trash route will be completed on Nov. 1
Brown Water Advisory Issued Near Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the area around Kakahaia Wildlife Refuge near Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi, due to heavy rains.
Recent Drought Results in Natural Disaster Area Designation for Maui County
The US Department of Agriculture has designated Maui County as a primary natural disaster area due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
BREAKING: No Additional Fee for “Private” Postpartum Rooms at Maui Hospital
Effective Nov. 1, 2017, Maui Health System will no longer collect fees for private postpartum rooms at the Maui Memorial Medical Center.
US Senators, Schatz Introduce Bill to Prevent Pre-emptive Strike on North Korea
The bill would prohibit funds from being used for kinetic military operations without Congressional approval unless the US faces an imminent threat or such action is necessary to defend citizens
Possible Interstellar Object Spotted by Haleakalā Pan-STARRS Telescope
“It’s long been theorized that such objects exist but this is the first such detection.” So far, everything indicates it is likely an interstellar object…
VIDEO: Rare Sighting of Whale Shark off Molokini
An island photographer captured a rare sighting of a Whale Shark near Molokini Crater today, her second sighting at the location in seven months.
Water Conservation Lifted for Pā‘ia
The Dept. of Water Supply’s back-up booster pump has been repaired, and the water conservation measure for Pā‘ia, Kū‘au, and Skill Village has been lifted.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 7.0 Loyalty Islands Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary 7.0 earthquake reported at 2:42 p.m. HST on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 SE of the Loyalty Islands.
Hawai‘i Joins Case: Colorado Bakery Refused to Sell Wedding Cake to Gay Couple
The brief was filed in support of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the same-sex couple to whom Masterpiece Cakeshop refused to sell a wedding cake.
Woman’s Body Recovered from Kīlauea Crater
The body of a 63-year-old Kea‘au woman was recovered from Kīlauea caldera. The woman appears to have died after falling from the edge beyond Crater Rim Trail.
Working Group Organized for Peace Monument at Mauna Kea
Gov. David Ige called on Big Island Mayor Harry Kim to lead and organize a working group to create a Living Monument for World Peace at Mauna Kea.
MNBG’s Arbor Day 1,000 Hawaiian Tree Giveaway
The Maui Nui Botanical Gardens hosts its 14th annual Arbor Day 1,000 Hawaiian Tree Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
5 Maui Bars Team Up for the Turtles
Five Maui bars are teaming up with the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund to support the recovery of the Hawaiian Hawksbill sea turtle.
Aloha Classic Contest Window Opens at Ho‘okipa
The contest window for the International Windsurfing Tour opened on Sunday for the 7th annual Aloha Classic event on Maui’s north shore.
