Maui News
Stop Flu at School, Vaccination Forms Due Oct. 25
Flu vaccination of students at school is an effective strategy for reducing the spread of influenza in the community and protecting those at risk
UH Mānoa Study: Ocean Warming Increases Potential of Destructive Cyclones
The group found that for every degree Celsius increase of sea surface temperature, the destructive potential of typhoons in the western North Pacific can increase by 340%
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UPDATE: Hawai‘i Responds to Las Vegas Shooting
Authorities say the number of people killed in Sunday night’s mass shooting has risen to 59; 527 were wounded.
Maui Men Arrested for Seal Assault
Two males approached a monk seal that was sleeping on the shoreline in Lahaina and attempted to push it back into the water.
Law Enforcement Officer Review Board Formed
The Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board, created by Gov. Ige, is responsible for reviewing criminal investigations of incidents of officer-involved deaths conducted by law enforcement agencies.
Hawai‘i Schools Celebrate Farm to School Week
The Hawai‘i Farm to School Initiative is celebrating Farm to School Week by highlighting its pilot project in Kohala on Hawai‘i Island. From Oct. 2 to 5, students at Kohala public schools will enjoy delicious, fresh cooked meals that will feature local ingredients such as Big Island ground beef, apple bananas, sweet potatoes and pineapple. […]
Four Dead, Three Injured in Kā‘anapali Crash
A fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Honoapi‘ilani Highway (30) just south of Keka‘a Drive in Kā‘anapali on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at approximately 6:53 p.m.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, Sept. 30–Oct. 6
The state DOT will conduct roadwork at various locations throughout Maui this week, resulting in lane closures and alternating lane closures.
Hawai‘i August Visitor Spending Grew 6.1 Percent
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $1.39 billion in Aug. 2017, an increase of 6.1% compared to Aug. 2016, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA).
Philippine Flag Raising at County Building, Oct. 2
A Philippine flag raising event will be held at the County Building to officially kick off October as Filipino-American History Month
Senator Hirono Leads Call to Support National Park Visitors and Workers
Senator Mazie K. Hirono recently convened a hearing on how to encourage young people to visit our national parks.
Update: President Trump Coming to Hawaiʻi in November
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Hawaiʻi as part of his trip to Asia in November.
Legacy of Mount St. Helens 1980 Eruption Still Defies Perfect Solution
Decades after the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, experts are still grappling with a challenge created by the eruption.
Traffic Advisory: One Lane Contra Flow on Baldwin Ave
Baldwin Ave between Ike Dr and Ohaoha PL in Hāliʻimaile is CLOSED due to a vehicle accident.
Maui Bus Re-Routed During Fair Parade, Commuter Parking Relocated
Due to the partial closure of Kaʻahumanu Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 5, Maui Bus service will be re-routed and specific bus stops will be eliminated.
October Community Pool Closures for Staff Training
Several community pools will be closed to the public in October while pool staff undergoes Emergency Medical Response training.
18th Annual AMOS Conference Focuses on ‘Space Security’
The 18th Annual Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference (AMOS), was held on Sept.19 through 22 at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott.
Public School Students See Gains on AP Exams
HIDOE students who were tested last May show double-digit increases in the number of exam takers, exams taken and scores of 3 or higher.
NOAA Awards Nearly $200,000 to Protect Hawai‘i’s Marine Mammals
Hawai‘i conservation programs will receive nearly $200,000 in NOAA funding for the recovery and treatment of stranded marine animals.
