Maui News
UPDATE: Wailuku Man Dies in Kea Street Motorcycle Accident
A Wailuku man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident reported shortly before noon on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 in Kahului. The incident was reported at approximately 11:53 a.m. on Kea Street, at the intersection of Kaiemi Street.
Nominations Sought for 2016 “Women of Excellence” Awards
Nominations are being sought for women who have succeeded against great odds, and whose diversity of experience demonstrates both the challenges and the opportunities they have faced.
Position Description for New Maui Energy “Czar” Commissioner Announced
The new position was among two announced during a press conference on Jan. 15, in which the Mayor unveiled a report that studied utility options for Maui County. In addition to the commissioner or energy “czar,” the county is also looking to hire a utility consultant
Maui Electric Establishes UHMC Sustainability Science Management
The endowment fund will be used to provide an annual scholarship of $1,000 in perpetuity. Every year, one student will be selected to receive the scholarship award based on financial need.
Ige’s State of the State Address Touches on Maui Sugar Lands
He asked that A&B and Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa work to keep these lands in agriculture as a first priority. “This is a long-term top agenda item for everyone who loves what Hawaiʻi stands for and where we came from as a people,” he said.
Kamehameha Schools Maui Places 2nd in National Competition
The Kamehameha Schools Maui Cheer team placed second overall at the National Cheer Association’s 2016 Senior and Junior High School Nations competition held in Dallas, TX over the weekend.
Wailea, Maui Shark Incident Update (Sunday 1/24/2016)
State officials reopened a stretch of shoreline in Wailea on Sunday , Jan. 24, 2016, following a shark encounter on Saturday.
Maalaea Brush Fire 100% Contained, 200 Acres Burned
The Maalaea brushfire that started yesterday afternoon, has not been extinguished, but was called 100 percent contained at 5:55 p.m. Friday evening.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument to Re-Open Jan. 23
ʻĪao Valley State Monument on Maui will reopen at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, following completion of various park improvements, including closures of the two large capacity cesspools in the park that were mandated via a consent agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency.
PHOTOS: Baby Nēnē Forage at Kahili Golf Course
he rare and endangered Hawaiian nēnē goose is known to frequent the upper elevations of Haleakalā, but they also have become accustomed to more populated areas in the lower elevations, with frequent sightings reported at both the Kamehameha Golf Club and Kahili Golf Course in Waikapū.
1:30 p.m. UPDATE: Fire Flare Up in Māʻalaea; Honoapiʻilani Now OPEN
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions. Motorists can expect a delay in travel as traffic resumes its normal flow.
Hōkūle‘a Continues Voyage to Brazil and Beyond
After a five-day stop for reprovisioning and preparations, voyaging canoe Hōkūle‘a departed the island of St. Helena on Wednesday, Jan. 13, to continue her journey across the Atlantic Ocean to Brazil.
Former Waipahu Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing Child Porn
Justice Department officials say HPD detectives obtained a search warrant for the phone, and found approximately 482 images that depicted children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Experts Strategize Future for Maui’s Coral Reefs
The 13th meeting of the Maui Coral Reef Recovery Team assessed recovery efforts at the Team’s three priority sites: Olowalu, Polanui in Lahaina, and Kahekili.
OHA Grant Issued for Maui’s 10th Annual Celebration of Fathers
The funds provided by OHA will allow MFSS to expand and enhance this annual event which focuses on the vital importance of fathers in the social, academic, and behavioral development of their children.
Pukalani Elementary Recipient of $20,000 Verizon Grant
Through this grant, given by the Verizon Foundation, Pukalani Elementary will create an innovative learning environment powered by mobile technology, empowering students to learn about and pursue careers in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
UPDATE: Brush Fire near Windfarm in Māʻalaea Burns 80 Acres
Motorists traveling to or from Lahaina are advised of a temporary road closure on the Honoapiʻilani Highway between “Thousand Peaks” and Māʻalaea Harbor due to a brush fire near Mile 7 of the highway. The fire is located on the mauka side of the road and was advancing up the hill in the area of the Kaheawa windfarm at last report.
Vehicle Over Cliff McGregor Point
Motorists traveling to or from Lahaina are advised of heavy traffic due in part to a report of a vehicle over the cliff along the rocky shoreline near McGregor Point. Emergency crews are on scene.
Wailuku Woman Critically Injured in Pickup Crash in West Maui
A 20-year-old Wailuku woman suffered critical, life threatening injuries when she was ejected from a pickup truck she was driving early Thursday morning in the Kahana/Nāpili area of West Maui. A 37-year-old Wailuku man, who was a front seat passenger in the vehicle sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Expert Advice on Moving Out Mosquitoes
Whether an issue of infection or annoyance, most of us would like fewer mosquitoes in our lives, especially with Hawai’i’s largest Dengue virus outbreak in state history. A land expert shares some tips on making mosquito habitat less inviting.
