Maui News
Hilo Lawmaker Rep. Clift Tsuji Dies
Hawaiʻi Representative Clift Tsuji, 75, passed away at the Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu today. Tsuji was born on Jan. 20, 1941 and was raised in Pāpaʻikou.
Trash Route Down for Pukalani/Haʻikū/Pāʻia
A refuse truck that was headed out to pick-up trash for the Haʻikū and Pāʻia area today broke down after it left the county baseyard, County officials said. The same truck was also supposed to pick-up a missed trash route in Pukalani.
Maui’s Souki Reaffirmed as House Speaker
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Majority Caucus reaffirmed Representative Joseph M. Souki of Maui as Speaker for the 2017 legislative session.
Shark Warning Lifted at South Maui Beaches
The shark warning and beach closure advisory for South Maui has been lifted as of 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, following a suspected shark attack reported on Monday morning fronting Kamaʻole Beach Park I.
Kalama Park Athletic Fields to Close for Renovations
Several athletic fields at Kalama Park will be closed for more than two months due to turf management and renovations at the county facility.
Applications Being Accepted for Maui Boards and Commissions
Applications are now being accepted for Maui County’s Boards, Councils, Commissions and Committees due to expired terms and vacancies.
Search Crews Use GPS to Locate Woman Lost in Makawao Forest
Not realizing how fast darkness would set in, the 31-year-old Makawao woman called 911 at around 6:15 p.m., when it became apparent she would not be able to find her way back to the trailhead in the dark.
Oregon Visitor Dies on Maui, Assisted to Shore at Waipuilani
A visitor died after experiencing difficulty while snorkeling in waters outside of Waipuilani Park at around 10:05 a.m. this morning, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016.
New Scholarship Supports Maui Sugar Mill Workers
A new scholarship fund specifically designed to support the Maui sugar industry workers and their children has been established amid the impending closure of HC&S.
Shark Attack: Kamaʻole Closed, Woman Hospitalized
Kamaʻole Beach Parks 1, 2 & 3 have been shut down due to a shark attack reported at around 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. Emergency crews are on scene. DLNR are monitoring the area.
How to Photograph Tonight’s Supermoon from Maui
The moon tonight will be closest to the earth as it has been since 1948, and it won’t be this close again until 2034. So, what you’re going to want to know is how to photograph the supermoon.
Hawaiʻi Awarded $330,000 for Housing of Homeless Veterans
The US Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs awarded more than $330,000 to the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority to help provide housing for homeless veterans in the state.
Hawaiian Airlines Unveils New Kū Mākou Uniforms
The new designs are a collaboration among Affinity Apparel, renowned Hilo-based design firm Sig Zane Kaiao, and a committee of 40 front-line Hawaiian Airlines employees representing a variety of job functions.
Day of Hope Draws 300 Participants
The 2016 Day of Hope run/walk fundraising event drew more than 300 participants at the 27th annual event at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea this weekend.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Nov. 13, 2016
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Nov. 13, 2016.
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Casey Sales-Salcedo Named Miss Maui 2017
Sales-Salcedo will be the only entry from Maui at the Miss Hawaiʻi Pageant in June. If Sales-Salcedo becomes Miss Hawaiʻi, she will represent Hawaiʻi at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City.
Keiki Hula Champs Selected at Maui’s 2016 Hula O Nā Keiki
Jaelynn Marie Kalea Nobriga of Hālau Hula Kauluokalā under the direction of Uluwehi Guerrero and Justin Kalani Brache of Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani under the direction of Kealiʻi Ceballos won the overall wahine and kāne titles respectively in the 26th annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 7.8 New Zealand Earthquake
The USGS reports that the earthquake occurred in the South Island of New Zealand with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8M and a depth of 23 km at 1:02 a.m. HST (11:02 UTC) on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.
Maui Sugar: End of an Era – Diversified Agriculture Trials Underway
As the last harvest at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company nears its end, we had the opportunity to document some of the work that goes into the operation, and discuss the company’s new venture into diversified agriculture.
Two Maui Clubs Grant Wish For Make-A-Wish Recipient
BAM and Kā‘anapali Surf Club granted six-year-old Ruby’s wish to see Maui’s marine life.
