Maui News
Maui Civil Air Patrol Celebrates 75 Years with Special Awards
The Maui Civil Air Patrol celebrates its 75th Anniversary with a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony on Saturday, honoring the late First Lt Calvin Pardee III.
Rally for ʻĪao: Today Fronting County Building
A group of concerned citizens will host a Rally for ʻĪao this afternoon (Friday, Oct. 28, 2016) at 3 p.m. fronting the County Building in Wailuku.
Mosquito-Borne Illness Video and Mapping Initiative Launched
Maui County is seeing an increase in the number of imported suspect mosquito-borne diseases, such as Zika, dengue and chikungunya.
Maui Ocean Center Welcomes Six Turtle Hatchlings
The sea turtles were hatched between August 7 and 12 at Sea Life Park. At just over two months of age, the pocket-sized hatchlings weigh between 63-77 grams.
Maui Hospitals Set for July 2017 Transition
Maui Region Board Chair Avery Chumbley said, “While our transition may be delayed, we have much to do in the interim,” and committed to a July 1, 2017 transition date.
Maui Sugar: End of an Era – Part 1
As we head into the final quarter of 2016, Maui Now created a special Maui Sugar: End of an Era section that honors the industry, its workers and the plantation roots that have become a part of the last 145 years of Maui’s history.
Halloween Roadway Safety and Enforcement Campaign
According to the NHTSA, in 2015, over half of all highway fatalities across the nation on Halloween night involved a driver with a BAC of .08% or higher.
School Children Help Release Rescued Shearwaters
Young shearwaters, a threatened species, are attracted to artificial lights on the island of Kauai, where they are rescued by concerned members of the public.
Hawaiʻi Gas Prices Continue Up
Wailuku’s average is $3.29, which is two cents lower than last Thursday, a nickel more than on this date last month and two cents more than a year ago.
Hawaiʻi Shows Improvement in Science in National Assessment
Hawaiʻi’s gains in science exceeded national gains, but Hawaiʻi’s scores remain currently lower than the average scale scores for national public schools.
Education Board Considers Initiating Superintendent Search
This proposed action is being initiated in anticipation of the ending of the contract term of current Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi.
County to Consider Plastic Bag, To Go Container Restrictions
The use of reusable plastic bags and polystyrene food containers in the county will be considered on Monday, Oct. 31, in Maui County Council Chambers.
Walk-In Voting in Progress on Maui, Moloka‘i
Walk-in voting on Maui and Molokai has begun for the General Election, and will continue through Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.
Kenoi’s Record Tampering Charges Dismissed
State circuit court judge Dexter D. Del Rosario dismissed three of eight counts against Hawai‘i County Mayor William P. Kenoi today.
Capobianco Trial: Ultrasound Shows Fetal Heart Rate, Age
A Maui radiologist testified that Charli Scott’s unborn baby was 19 weeks old nearly a month before she disappeared.
Lāna‘i Man Lost After Taking a Wrong Turn
Lāna‘i firefighters responded to a report about a man who was lost near the Munro Trail.
Early Morning Fire Damages S. Maui Restaurant
Firefighters in South Maui responded to a structure fire at Three’s Bar & Grill in the Kihei Kalama Village complex on Sunday at 5:49 a.m.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Oct. 23, 2016
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Oct. 23, 2016.
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
High Surf and Wind Advisories Extended Through Tonight
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for east-facing shores of Maui and Moloka‘ until 6 p.m. today. A Wind Advisory for Maui and Lāna‘i is in effect until 6 p.m.
County of Maui Flood Recovery Forums
There will be two Flood Recovery Forums held, one in Central Maui and the other in West Maui, both open to the public from 3. to 7:30 p.m.
