Maui News
Maui High Spanish Teacher Earns Top Language Award
Jeenna Canche from Maui High School was given the inaugural Lynn Sandstedt Memorial Spanish Scholarship, which sponsors a study abroad trip for Spanish.
Haleakalā Guided Vehicle Tour Concession Proposals Sought
Similar services are currently operated through annual Commercial Use Authorizations, which Park representatives say, will no longer be issued once concession operations are in effect.
7th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners
The goal of the contest was to educate Maui’s youth on the importance of water conservation and to encourage them to take an active role in ensuring the sustainability of our Maui’s water supply.
Decoite Praises Governor’s Backing of DHHL Funding Increase
Representative DeCoite introduced HB 1932, relating to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, in response to the recent ruling and appeal of the Nelson case.
Mainline Break in Māʻalaea, Water Conservation Advised
The Maui Department of Water Supply is repairing a mainline break in Māʻalaea, fronting the Maui Electric Māʻalaea Power Plant on North Kīhei Road.
Sailboat Breaks Mooring in Gusty Tradewinds
Lahaina firefighters found a 20-foot sailboat wedged into the corner of the old Māla Wharf pier structure and the rock breakwater protecting the boat launch ramp.
Maui Student Recognized as National 2016 New Century Scholar
Jacqueline “Jackie” Makena Kapu of Maui has been named a 2016 New Century Scholar after achieving the state’s highest score in the All-USA Community College Academic Team competition.
Imua Family Services Named to List of 2016 Best Places to Work in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Business Magazine named Imua Family Services as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in both Hawaiʻi and in the nation for a 5th straight year.
Strong Winds Force Closure of Molokaʻi Landfill
Workers reportedly said the windy conditions have caused safety concerns for the public and employees at the landfill.
Heavy Rains Prompt Brown Water Advisory at Honokahua Bay
The state Department of Health Clean Water Branch issued a Brown Water Advisory for Honokahua Bay in West Maui, due to heavy rains on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.
Three’s Bar and Grill Raises $1,038 for Fellow Restaurateur, Maui Pasta Co.
“We know the struggles of operating a new food business, let alone losing a loved one and business partner—so we decided to take action and help her out,” Three’s owners said.
Senate Ways and Means Supplemental Budget Includes Maui Items
An estimated $38 million in general obligation bond funds is proposed for the continued construction costs for the new high school in Kīhei on Maui. The funds are part of a supplemental budget proposed by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Gusty Winds Down Tree, Result in Hazardous Conditions
A cold front will stall over the Big Island on Wednesday. The remnant moisture associated with the stalled front is then expected to lift back northward…
Maui Dolphin Season is Year-Round
While the wintering whales often get much of the attention on Maui, dolphins are found year round off Maui’s shores. Dolphins, like whales, are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the state prohibits intentional swimming with dolphins in Hawaiian waters.
Maui Crime, March 27–April 2: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 19 burglaries, 6 vehicle thefts, and 36 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between March 27 and April 2, 2016.
South Maui Citizens on Patrol Seek More Volunteers
The Citizens on Patrol, South Maui Chapter, made up of approximately 19 volunteers from the community who aid the Maui Police Department, is seeking additional members, according to MPD and Adele Rugg, a longtime member of the group.
Service Line Repair on Main Street, Wailuku – April 8
Crews will replace a leaking service line on Main St in Wailuku, with work scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016.
Maui College Earth Day Community Event, April 20
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College hosts the second annual UHMC Earth Day celebration on Wednesday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kahului Harbor Buoys Temporarily Relocated to Assist with Dredging
Mariners entering or departing Kahului Harbor during this time period are encouraged to contact the Essayons to determine the location of dredging operations and coordinate passing arrangements.
UPDATE: Electrical Arc at Maui Electric Substation Sparks 7-Acre Wailea Fire
The seven acre fire started after an electrical arc on a Maui Electric Company transmission line dropped a shower of sparks, igniting the dry grass below it.
