Maui News
MECO to Begin Construction of New Ka‘ono‘ulu Substation
The Ka‘ono‘ulu Substation will help provide the power needed to meet the growing energy needs of the community.
VIDEO: Maui Surfrider to Celebrate Ocean Heroes Saturday
The Maui Chapter’s Second Annual Surfrider Foundation Ocean Guardians Pa’ina will shine a light a light on Maui’s coastal protectors on Oct. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m.
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VIDEO: First Whales of the Season Spotted
Pacific Whale Foundation spotted their first whale of the season today, Oct. 10, 2017, at 9:32 a.m. off the coast of Kapalua in West Maui.
Community Meeting on Infrastructure & West Maui Community Plan
A community meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 11, for discussion about infrastructure issues as they relate to the update of the West Maui Community Plan.
PHOTO UPDATE: Two-Mile-Long Lei of Aloha Heads to Las Vegas
A two-mile-long ti leaf lei of love will be delivered to the people of Las Vegas after the recent tragedy in which 59 people were killed.
Sen. Schatz Opposes Move to Repeal Clean Power Plan
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt today signed a measure to repeal the Clean Power Plan to curb power plant greenhouse gas emissions.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 6.3 Chilean Quake
The US Geological Survery has reported a (preliminary) 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Tarapaca, Chile.
UPDATE 1: Three Fires Spreading in Central Valley
Three fires reported at about 3:30 today, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, are said to be spreading rapidly in the Central Valley.
Hawai‘i to Be Site of First Moon Base Prototype
The International MoonBase Summit is envisioned as a pivotal step toward humankind becoming a sustainable, vibrant, multi-planetary species.
10 Tips for Fire Prevention & Safety
During National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8 to 14, 2017, the Maui Fire Department wants to remind residents that “Every Second Counts! Plan 2 Ways Out!”
Lāna’i Community Health Center Hosts 4th Annual Wellness Day
LCHC’s Annual Susan G. Komen Ohana Wellness Day Honors National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hawaiian Electric Warns About Phone Scammers
The company says that within recent weeks they have received dozens of fraud reports, with some customers paying hundreds of dollars to phone scammers.
MPD Seeks Assistance in Identifying Male in Video
Anyone with information regarding the male in the video is asked to call Maui Police.
Domestic Violence Awareness Events Planned for October
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the the Hawai‘i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence encourages community members to come together to keep each other safe.
Dept. of Health Awarded $3.5 Million for Home Visit Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has been awarded $3,510,137 in federal funding to support the state’s Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program.
Utah Man Medevaced After Fall in Nāhiku
The Utah man was standing near the stream bank and was peering over the edge when he lost his balance and fell over
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Modeling Kīlauea Volcano a Century Ago
How did scientists capture aerial views of Kīlauea Volcano’s summit caldera six years before the first airplane overflight?
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, Oct. 7–13
Roadwork is scheduled at various locations throughout Maui this week, resulting in lane closures and alternating lane closures between Oct. 7 and 13, 2017.
High Surf Advisory Extended for East-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has extended the High Surf Advisory for east-facing shores of Maui and Molokai‘i until 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017.
