Maui News
Kahoʻolawe Restoration Projects Get Funds Under New Law
Act 72 provides the commission with $450,000 in general funds for FY2016-17 to restore and preserve the natural, cultural and historic resources on Kahoʻolawe.
Governor Ige Signs Caregiver Bill into Law
The Care Act requires hospitals to establish procedures giving family caregivers the opportunity to receive instruction in the medical tasks required when their loved ones are discharged.
New Laws Help 2,800 Maui Sugar and Mākena Resort Workers
The new laws give the recently displaced HC&S and Mākena Prince Resort workers the resources to support their families as they transition to new jobs on Maui. The 2,800 workers represented approximately 3.5% of the 82,550 people who were employed in Maui County in February.
Brown Water Advisories for Honokahua & Honolua Bays
The state Department of Health has issued brown water advisories for Honokahua and Honolua Bays in West Maui following heavy rains.
Court Issues Order: Maui Hospital Negotiations Continue
Despite the developments, announced by the Attorney General’s office, those close to the situation say negotiations continue and the order still prevents the parties from closing the transaction.
Global Coral Bleaching Event “Longest on Record”
Global warming, coupled with an intense El Nino, has made this the longest and most widespread coral bleaching event on record, according to NOAA findings.
Kamalani Community to Feature Uncommon Benefits
High-speed internet, gas energy and private yards are all value-added features of a new affordable housing project planned for North Kīhei on Maui. Site work for the Kamalani project began in March, with construction planned for this fall. Project representatives say the project includes: a high-speed fiber optic broadband network; gas ranges and dryers and […]
County Seeks Grant Applicants for Animal Enforcement, Spay/Neuter Programs
The County of Maui is soliciting grant proposals for the County of Maui Animal Management Programs’ Animal Enforcement and/or Spay/Neuter Programs.
Pukalani Brush Fire Burns 200 Acres
Maui fire crews are responding to a report of a brush fire in a gulch near the Aina Lani Drive and Akalani Loop.
Marine Resource Violators Face Education/Community Service Under New Law
The new law provides clear legal authority to judges, allowing them to more effectively tailor sentences when aquatics statutes are violated.
Maui Eagle Scouts Recognition Week
22 Eagle Scout projects were undertaken by Maui Scouts this year including projects on trail restoration, refurbishing preschools, invasive species, and a roof replacement project.
Joint Status Report filed in Maui Hospital Case
Under the Joint Status Report, Governor Ige is asking the 9th Circuit to allow transition activities to resume at the affected Maui hospitals.
Hawaiʻi Sea Turtle Nesting Season – Stay 10 Feet Away
Primary ‘ea nesting beaches occur along the south Ka‘ū coast of Hawai‘i island, south Maui, and eastern Moloka‘i. Both species are federally protected.
Hoʻokipa “Pill Box” Has Roots in Radio
The Maui Amateur Radio Club will participate in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, on Saturday, June 25.
Kauaʻi Surfer Says He was Bitten by 3-4 Ft Shark
The surfer told authorities that he was paddling out at about 6 a.m. when the shark bit him in the arm, 25-30 yards off shore. He suffered a single puncture wound.
Mokulele Speed Limit Temporarily Dropped to 35 mph
The speed limit on the Mokulele Highway has been temporarily changed to 35 mph due to the active construction zone between the Humane Society and N Kīhei Road.
Papahānaumokuākea Monument Celebrates 10 Years
The proclamation declares June 15, 2016 as “Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Day” in Hawaiʻi.
Public Comment Sought on Nuʻu Environmental Assessment
An Environmental Assessment for the management and removal of feral animals in the upper elevations of Nu‘u, Maui, is now available for review and comment.
Volunteers to Make Mile-Long Lei for Orlando
Lei-making will begin Wednesday, June 15, at around 1 p.m. and then continue each day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. until the project is completed.
Judge Panel to Hear SHAKA Appeal on Pesticides at GMO Sites
A special panel of three judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Honolulu today on an appeal filed by The SHAKA Movement.
