Maui News
Hawaiʻi Medical Marijuana Dispensary Application Now Available Online
The Medical Marijuana Dispensary License application for Hawaiʻi is now available online at mmjdisp.ehawaii.gov.
‘Shooter’ Response Exercise Scheduled at UHMC Jan. 15
The UH Maui College Campus Crisis Management Team will conduct an emergency exercise with the Maui Police Department, Maui Fire Department, American Medical Response and the 93rd WMD Civil Support Team on Friday, Jan. 15, starting at about 9:30 a.m. and ending by 3:30 p.m.
Maui Ocean Center Unveils New Māʻalaea Whale Lookout
The facility’s maintenance team built the observation platform behind the Maui Ocean Center Tide Pool exhibit to provide the public and small groups with an ocean view of Māʻalaea Harbor.
HDOT Implements New Scheduling System at State Harbors
The website promotes transparency and fairness to agents competing for reservations.
No Tsunami Generated from Powerful Hokkaido Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported at 5:42 p.m. HST that no tsunami was generated from a 6.7-magnitude (preliminary report) earthquake that struck on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 11.25 a.m. Singapore time off the southern coast of Hokkaido.
Kuleana Academy Leadership Training Program Begins
The Hawai‘i Alliance for Progressive Action and its Education Alliance Partners kicked off the Kuleana Academy Leadership and Candidate Training Program on last weekend,, Jan. 9 and 10.
Ing & Thielen Propose Hemp as HC&S Transition Crop
“Hemp is a crop that will keep our agricultural land in active production, yields high profit margins, provide hundreds of job opportunities and provide a product for entrepreneurs.”
Sen. Hirono Comments on State of Union Address
The president emphasized that quality education is a key part in the continued success of our country.
Volunteers to Receive Awards from Maui County Boy Scout Council
Volunteer Ellie Leialoha will receive the Silver Beaver Award and volunteers Jamie Wright and Dan Batson will receive the District Award of Merit from the Maui County Council, Boy Scouts of America, in a ceremony on Jan.23, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the LDS Maui Lani Stake Center.
Sen. Schatz Comments on State of Union Address
“From the economic recovery to healthcare reform to historic global action on climate change, we have seen real results that have strengthened our economy and provided more opportunities for working families.”
County Funding Available for Project Graduation
$41,000 in Maui County funding has been made available for Project Graduation programs for 2016 high school graduating classes in an effort to promote alcohol- and drug-free graduation celebrations.
UPDATE 2: Truck Bursts Into Flames at Ho‘okipa
Photographer Tad Craig shot these images of a pickup truck fire at Ho‘okipa this morning.
Public-Private Partnership Created to Help Displaced Sugar Workers
In conjunction with Alexander & Baldwin, Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa today announced the creation of a task force to assist Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar employees who will be displaced as the plantation ceases sugar operations and transitions to a diversified agriculture model.
Monsanto Accepting Science Education Grant Applications
The deadline is Feb. 8 for applications for the Monsanto Hawai‘i Science Education Fund, which is open to public schools serving students at the intermediate, high school and college grade levels on O‘ahu, Maui and Moloka‘i.
MMMC to Host Diabetes Support Group Jan. 13
Maui Memorial Medical Center will host a Diabetes Education Support Group on Wednesday, Jan. 13, in the Marion Hanlon Conference Room, third floor, Kahului Tower, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Design Firm Begins Work on State’s First Net-Zero School
The state’s largest design firm, Group 70 International Inc. has been selected as the architect, planner, and civil engineer of record for Kīhei’s future high school.
State Lawmakers to Receive Invasive Species Update
Hawai‘i lawmakers are holding an informational briefing on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at 10 a.m. to get the latest updates on invasive species threats to Hawai‘i.
Lokelani to Compete in Statewide Robotics Competition
The 3rd annual Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawaiʻi VEX State Middle School Championship will be held on O‘ahu on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, from 8:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Young Democrats of Maui to Host Debate Watch Party
The newly reformed Young Democrats of Maui County invites the public to view a live stream of the Democratic presidential debate on Sunday Jan. 17, 2016, at 4 p.m. at the MEDB Malcolm Center in Kīhei.
Maui Legislators to Hold Pre-Session Talk Story
Rep. Angus McKelvey and Sen. Rosalyn Baker will hold their annual Pre-Legislative Session Community Talk Story meeting on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, beginning at 10 a.m. at Kaunoa West Maui Senior Center in Lahaina.
