Maui News
Bendon Family Foundation Offers Matching Grant for Donors to Maui United Way
The Bendon Family Foundation has offered a Matching Grant of up to a total of $50,000 for any new donor contributions to Maui United Way between Feb. 1 and April 30, 2016.
UPDATE: Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Called “OFF”
Although contest organizers earlier this week announced that the Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau would go, they called off the competition this morning because surf is not materializing as they hoped and will not meet the minimum criteria for the event of at least 40 foot faces.
UPDATE: Bill Seeking Ban on GM Fish Advances for Further Deliberation
The bill would prohibit propagating, cultivating, or farming genetically engineered fish in state marine waters. The bill focuses on salmon produced for commercial sale in light of the FDA approval of AquAdvantage salmon.
Spay and Neuter Cat Clinic by Maui Humane Society, Feb. 9-10, 12-13
The objective for the four-day clinic is to sterilize 150 cats per day, for a total of 600 sterilizations.
Marsy’s Law for Hawaiʻi Bills to Be Heard at Senate and House Hearings
The Constitutional Amendment for Victims’ Rights, also known as “Marsy’s Law” seeks to afford victims constitutional protections, ensuring that victims of violent crime have constitutional rights and a formal voice in the criminal justice process.
Staff Shortage Affects Refuse Pickups in Makawao
Affected areas in Makawao include: Kahakapao Road, Olinda Road, Piʻiholo Road and all surrounding streets.
HHSAA Monitoring Big Island Dengue Fever Outbreak as State Tournaments Approach
The Division II girls basketball tournament is slated to run from Wednesday, Feb. 10 to Saturday, Feb. 13 at Kea’au and Waiākea High Schools, with swimming and diving championships running concurrently from Feb. 12 to 13 at Kamehameha Schools-Hawai’i.
Kahului Man Arrested for Alleged Attempted Arson at Maui Oil Company
Maui Oil Company workers observed a male suspect pouring liquid on the company’s gas tanks. Police say the container contained motor oil which the suspect allegedly attempted to light on fire.
Insufficient Staffing: Partial Closures of Hāna and Lānaʻi Landfills
Due to insufficient staffing, the Hāna Landfill will close at 1 p.m. on Feb. 9, 11, 18, 19 and 20, 2016 and the Lānaʻi Landfill will close at 1 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20, 2016.
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Declares State of Emergency in Wake of Dengue Fever Outbreak
A proclamation signed by Mayor Kenoi today effectively suspends a law currently in place relating to landfills to the extent necessary to effectively control and eliminate the dengue fever virus on the island.
Maui Police Promote Five to Sergeant
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of five officers to the rank of Sergeant. The promotions include: Dawn Danley, Masa Kaya, John Surina, Matthew Bigoss, and Eric Losvar. All promotions took effect on February 1st.
21 Join Ranks of Maui Police Department as Part of 82nd Recruit Class
Newly sworn-in officer Nolan Wada earned awards for both Outstanding Recruit and Scholastic Achievement.
DLNR Cites Kailua Boater for Allegedly Operating Vessel Without Safety Course Card
Since November of 2014, all individuals who operate a motorized vessel in Hawaiʻi state waters are required to possess a certificate of completion from an approved course on the safe use and operation of a power-driven vessel.
Four New Algae Species Discovered in Deep Hawaiʻi Waters
The new species of limu were collected between 200-400 feet, depths not typically known for marine algae.
Early Morning Waiheʻe Brush Fire Burns Small Area
Maui firefighters doused an early morning brush fire on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, off of the Kahekili Highway in Waiheʻe.
Waikapū Area School Attendance Boundary Community Meeting
The Maui District Office has identified possible adjustments to intermediate and high school attendance boundaries for the Waikapū area of Central Maui.
Time Capsule to be Buried at Four Seasons Resort Maui Ahead of 25th Anniversary
Four Seasons Resort Maui, will celebrate and commemorate the luxury Resort’s 25th anniversary, by burying a time capsule in a ceremony on Feb. 29, 2016.
“Stop If You Love Me”: Hawaiʻi Students Call For End To Distracted Driving
The “Stop If You Love Me” campaign officially runs Monday to Friday, February 8-12. Maui’s Lihikai Elementary, Baldwin High and Maui High are among the 34 schools participating in the campaign.
Coast Guard Rescues 2 Sailors From Grounded Boat Near Molokaʻi
A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew airlifted two sailors after their sailboat was grounded near Kaunakakai Harbor, Molokaʻi on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. The two men were hoisted to safety and taken to Kahului Airport where they were met by Emergency Medical Service personnel.
Molokaʻi Brush Fire Near Hoʻolehua Fire Station
Firefighters on Molokaʻi battled a small brush fire Thursday morning, located just 100 yards to the rear of the Hoʻolehua Fire Station.
