Maui News
Hawai‘i Firm Seeks Tourism Vendors Appealing to Chinese Market
Hawai‘i is a key location for the Chinese traveler and a new Hawai‘i company wants to help local vendors reach them.
Hirono Bill Increases Access to Child Care
Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Patty Murray introduced legislation to expand access to affordable childcare for Hawai‘i families.
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No Tsunami Threat From 4.2-M Quake NE of O‘ahu
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.2 earthquake located off the northeast coast of O‘ahu on Sept. 15 at 8:40 p.m.
New Jersey Newlyweds Airlifted After Fall at Hāna Beach, Maui
The woman lost her footing and was about to fall over the ledge when her husband reached out to grab her. Both ended up falling 25 feet to the rocks below.
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
The Small Craft Advisory that had been extended through today at 6 a.m. has been cancelled.
Haleakalā National Park Confirms Fatality in Kīpahulu
A rescue team located the body of an adult male on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The victim was airlifted from the streambed.
Hawaiian Air to Waive Change Fees Due to Typhoon Talim
Hawaiian Airlines will waive change fees for customers traveling between Honolulu and Japan due to Typhoon Talim
Senators Introduce Protection Act After Equifax Hack
The Freedom from Equifax Exploitation (FREE) Act would return control over credit and personal information to consumers.
Hawai‘i DOA to Receive $332,000 for Pesticide Programs
EPA awards $332,000 to Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture for pesticide programs
Councilmember Guzman to Run for Maui County Mayor
Maui County Councilmember Don Guzman, who currently holds the seat for the Kahului residency area, announced his candidacy for mayor of Maui County yesterday.
Advisory Rescinded: Maui’s Polo Beach All Clear
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch advises the public about a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Polo Beach on Maui.
MFD to Restore Community Service Events
The Fire Administration has determined it is in the best interest of the community to restore all Community Service events (manpower permitting).
Hawaiian Air to Temporarily Halt Direct Flights from Molokaʻi to Maui
Hawaiian Airlines will temporarily suspend direct flights from Molokaʻi to Maui starting Sept. 15, for 90 days.
Finance Director to Step Down at End of September
Maui County Finance Director Danny Agsalog announced he has resigned from his position citing personal reasons
North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan
Multiple news outlets have reported that North Korea has fired an “unidentified projectile this morning toward the east” from its capital Pyongyang.
Mauna Loa Update: Unrest Continues, but Outcome is Uncertain
The cumulative energy release of earthquakes since 2013 has matched the pre-1975 and pre-1984 energy releases. Might an eruption occur within weeks to months?
Stage 1 Water Shortage Continues Upcountry
All Upcountry water consumers are asked to conserve water and to avoid any unnecessary water use until further notice.
House Passes Amendment to Provide $1M to Native CDFIs
The House passed an amendment to an appropriations package to provide an additional $1M to the Native American Community Development Financial Institutions.
Over $2.8 M to Enhance Hawai‘i Ocean Monitoring, Protect Coastal Communities
The University of Hawai‘i’s Pacific Island Ocean Observing System will receive over $2.8 million in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding.
American Cancer Society Hosts Gala to Support Hope Lodge Hawai‘i
All net proceeds from HopeFest benefit the Clarence T. Ching Hope Lodge Hawai‘i, a free place to stay for neighbor island cancer patients when their best hope..
