Maui News
EPA Releases Report on Insecticides Potentially Harmful to Bees
The US Environmental Protection Agency announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some pollinators.
Workforce Drug Tests Show Hike in Cocaine Use in 2015
The increase in cocaine abuse is significant even though the usage is low in comparison to most of the other drugs. Methamphetamine, or ice use, declined by 22% year over year, but is still at about 0.7%, which is about four times the average ice use found in workforce drug testing on the mainland.
Workshop for Women Seeking Airport Fire Fighting Careers
The state is conducting neighbor island workshops for women seeking airport fire fighting careers.
Section 8 Housing Voucher Program Topic of Mayor’s TV Show, Jan. 6
The Housing Choice Voucher program, also known as Section 8, will be the topic of the upcoming edition of Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa’s community television show.
Ceremony to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Isolation at Kalaupapa
A ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of when the first 12 people were sent to Kalaupapa in 1866 will be held at Hoaloha Park in front of the Hawaiian Canoe Club hale at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2015.
Hoapili Hale Closed Due to Sewage Leak
The Second Circuit Court, Hoapili Hale, is closed (as of noon today) due to a sewage water leak. Maintenance crews have shut off all water to the building and clean-up efforts are underway.
Adult Correction Officer Recruitment Opens Statewide
The recruitment is open on the Department of Human Resources and Development jobseekers webpage and will end on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at midnight.
Community Survey on Re-establishment of Ke Kahua Farm
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. is considering applying for funds to re-establish its Ke Kahua Farm project at the intersection of Kahekili Highway and Waiehu Beach Road in Waiheʻe.
Most Popular Maui Now Articles of 2015
Several shark encounters, demonstrators arrested on Haleakalā and the outpouring of community support for a local Maui girl dominated Maui’s headlines in 2015…
Search for Kamehameha Schools Maui Poʻo Kula Begins
Kamehameha Schools Maui announced today it will begin its search for a new Poʻo Kula or Head of School. The School recently lost its longtime campus leader, Lee Ann DeLima to illness in November.
Police to Conduct Exercise at Kula Elementary
The exercise will be conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at the Kula Elementary School located at 5000 Kula Highway in Kula, from approximately 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
No Advisories After 3.1 Earthquake Between Maui and Big Island
There were no immediate advisories issued following a preliminary magnitude 3.1 earthquake reported at 12:27 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, in waters between Maui and the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Suspect Sought in Theft of Mercedes from Wailea Valet
The vehicle, a white Mercedes SUV GLK450, license plate LEP-869, was released to the suspect without requiring a valet ticket.
Limited Purpose Permit and Provisional License Now Available
Starting today, Jan. 4, 2016, the public may apply for a limited purpose instruction permit, limited purpose provisional driver’s license, or a limited purpose driver’s license.
Hikianalia Arrives for 3 Week Maui Visit
During her time on Maui, the Hikianalia crew will offer canoe tours to the community and will also be conducting educational opportunities for students and teachers, as well as training for future crew members on the Worldwide Voyage.
50-Meter Pool at Kīhei Aquatic to Close for Six Months
The 50-meter pool at the Kīhei Aquatic Center will close on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, for Phase 1 of structural repairs and renovations.
UPDATE: Missing Wailuku Woman Located
On Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 Lyna Kawamura of Wailuku was reported missing by a family member. Police say she last spoke to family members via phone on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at around 11 a.m.
Hiker Airlifted from Haleakalā Crater
On Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at 5:11 p.m., firefighters responded to a hiker with a medical condition in Haleakalā Crater.
Maui Firefighters Respond to 7 Fireworks Related New Years Calls
Maui firefighters responded to seven fireworks-related calls between New Year’s Eve and 6:30 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Amendments Considered for Maui’s “Show Me the Water” Policy
The Maui County Water Resources Committee will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers to hear proposed amendments meant to lessen the force of the county’s current “Show Me the Water” policy.
