Maui News
Lānaʻi Woman Named Hawaiʻi’s CDC Child Immunization Champion
Within two years of receiving poor results on the Vaccines for Children compliance visit, the island’s last compliance site visit in 2015 was almost perfect.
Maui Crime, April 10–16: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 31 burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts, and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between April 10-16, 2016.
Maui Nō Ka ʻOi, Again: #1 Island in World and US
Maui is Nō Ka ʻOi once again. The island of Maui was just ranked the Top Island in the World and the Top Island in the US by the travel planning and booking website TripAdvisor.
Senate Passes Legislation To Fund Essential Air Service in Hawaiʻi
Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz voted to pass the FAA Reauthorization Act, a measure that seeks federal funding to improve airport safety and infrastructure, and maintain flights to underserved areas, including Kalaupapa and Kamuela in Hawaiʻi.
Phase One Parking Improvements Underway at West Maui Parks
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that Phase One of several parking lot improvement projects are now underway in West Maui.
Fire Burns Abandoned Vehicles in Vacant Kahului Field
Maui firefighters quickly doused a brush fire in Kahului following reports of several abandoned vehicles that were on fire in a vacant lot.
Traffic Alert: Honoapiʻilani Accident Near Cut Mountain
Motorists are advised of a motor vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway, about a mile north (Lahaina side) of Cut Mountain.
Last Day to Vote for Nāpili Community Garden
The NCG currently donates a thousand pounds of fresh, organic food to the local food bank each month and part of its long range goal is to donate more variety and more food as the garden grows.
Maui/Hawaiʻi 2016 Graduation Dates
Ceremonies run throughout the month of May with more than 11,000 students anticipated to be walking in this year’s ceremonies.
Heavy Rains Prompt Brown Water Advisory at Honokahua Bay
A Brown Water Advisory was iasued for Honokahua Bay in West Maui, due to heavy rains on Monday, April 18, 2016.
Boat Runs Aground at “Little Beach” in Mākena, Maui
The operator had apparently anchored the boat offshore of “Little Beach” and swam ashore to meet with friends. The operator claimed to have purchased the boat only a few days prior.
Sex Assault Topic of Panel Discussion/Film
The Seabury Hall Parent’s Organization in recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, presents a free screening of The Hunting Ground, an award-winning film about the courageous fight for awareness of sexual assaults on college campuses. The special 40-minute edited version of the film is suitable for high school age and older audiences. It […]
Female Visitor from China Pulled from Twin Falls Pond
A woman visiting from China was pulled from waters at Twin Falls on Sunday afternoon.
Brush Fire Burns in Fallow Pāʻia Sugar Cane Field
When Pāʻia firefighters arrived at 3:55 p.m., just over a half-acre of mixed brush and cane were burning in a fallow sugar cane field to the east of Baldwin Park.
Kahoʻolawe Fire Sparked by Catalytic Converter
The fire was started by a vehicle’s catalytic converter. The brush fire burned a total of about 15 acres.
Water Feature and Tram Part of Kahului Airport’s Rent-A-Car Facility
Two unique features include an electric tram system that will eventually be powered by solar energy, and a 140,000 gallon water feature with cascading waterfalls. Transportation officials say the water feature has a dual purpose–to enhance the peaceful aesthetic of the location and to irrigate the surrounding landscape.
County Purchases Waiakoa Gym for Kula Community
The Waiakoa Gym was built as the result of community donations back in the 1930s and the county began leasing it in 1970. “For many Upcountry residents, the gym has as much sentimental value as it does practical use,” county officials said in a press release.
A&B Starts Environmental Review at East Maui Streams
The review is in support of A&B’s application for a lease of water from the license areas of Honomanū, Keʻanae, Huelo and Nāhiku.
Park Seeks Input on Haleakalā Sunrise Operations
With ever-increasing numbers of sunrise visitors, park managers say they are being challenged to provide a safe and enjoyable experience while also protecting the sensitive summit environment.
No Tsunami Threat After 7.0M Kyushu, Japan Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 7.0M (preliminary 7.1 magnitude) earthquake reported at 6:25 a.m. HST on Friday, April 15, 2016 near Kyushu Japan, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
