Maui News
Flags Lowered in Honor of Victims of San Bernardino Tragedy
Flags will be flown at half-staff in the State of Hawai‘i until sunset December 7, 2015.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Vacates Permit for TMT
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court issued an opinion today vacating the circuit court’s May 5, 2014 decision that had affirmed the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ Conservation District Use Permit that was granted on April 12, 2013, for the Thirty Meter Telescope at Mauna Kea.
Lahaina 7th “Best Ranked City to Stay” in 2016
The 2016 US Best Ranked Cities to Stay list includes: #4 Volcano, Hawaiʻi; #7 Lahaina, Maui; and #34 Kīhei, Maui. In addition, Hawaiʻi raked #5 on the site’s 2016 US Best Ranked States for Hotels, behind #1 New Hampshire, #2 Maine, #3 Massachusetts and #4 Illinois.
Maui Glass Blower Creates Ornaments for 2015 National Tree Lighting
Maui glass blower, Noor Dphrepaulezz, has been selected to create Hawaiʻi’s ornaments for the 2015 America Celebrates: Ornaments from Across the USA display at the White House’s President’s Park in Washington, D.C.
Kiwanis Club of Kahului Sponsors 11th Annual “Shop With a Cop”
The Kiwanis Club of Kahului will sponsor its 11th annual Shop With a Cop event this Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 a.m. at the Big Kmart in Kahului.
US Supreme Court Decision Continues to Block Hawaiian Election Vote Count
Under the decision, the stay is in effect until after a US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears the matter.
Wailea Community Association Spreads Holiday Cheer to Maui Keiki
The public is invited to donate new, un-wrapped toys through Dec. 20 at the Wailea Fire Station and at the Wailea Community Association office, located in Hotel Wailea.
Maui Now Partners for Sunrun V.I.P. Giveaway to Billabong Pipe Masters
MauiNow.com and BigIslandNow.com in partnership with Rising Sun Solar and Sunrun are offering the public a chance to win a V.I.P. trip for two to the 45th Billabong Pipe Masters on Dec. 9 and 10, 2015.
Homeless Initiative Bills Sent to Maui County Council
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa transmitted five bills and a budget amendment to the Maui County Council.
Nearly 600 Volunteer for Maui Marine Debris Cleanup Campaign
Volunteers conducted cleanups from Sept. 19 through Oct. 17, 2015 along more than 28 miles of Maui beaches and shorelines, collecting thousands of pounds of litter during the effort.
HC&S Awards $13K in Grants to Maui Youth Centers
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company donated a total of $13,000 in cash prizes to nine Maui youth centers during its third annual HC&S/EMI Safety Selfie Photo Contest.
Vehicle Allegedly Stolen at Gunpoint, Haʻikū Man Arrested
Maui police arrested a Haʻikū man following a report of a vehicle theft at gunpoint on Sunday night in Kīhei. A suspect led police on a vehicle chase that ended in a sugar cane field.
Maui Paddles Out for Climate Change Awareness
An estimated 100 Maui community members took to the ocean to raise awareness about climate change on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, as part of the Global Climate March. The worldwide coordinated event was organized in support of climate justice and an end to carbon pollution.
Paraglider Walks Away From Hard Landing Above Lahainaluna “L”
Two students from Lahaina Intermediate School witnessed a paraglider collapse and spiral down out of sight near the famous Lahainaluna “L” on the mountain above the school.
Upcountry Off-Leash Dog Park Grand Opening Dec. 5
The public is invited to attend the opening of Maui’s largest dog park, which is located on four acres off Hale Kipa Road behind the Maui County Recycling Center and adjacent to Eddie Tam Park.
Lost Hikers Rescued from Polipoli
A 29-year-old man and 30-year-old woman from Lahaina were rescued from the Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area, in Upcountry Maui after they became disoriented and lost on Sunday night.
Lost Hikers From Lahaina Pali Trail Found in Ukumehame
The hikers, a 28-year-old man and 24-year-old woman from Kahului took a wrong turn when they got to the Kaheawa Windmills and were found on a ridge above an Ukumehame subdivision.
Naʻi Aupuni Extends Voting Deadline by Three Weeks
Naʻi Aupuni, an organization formed to establish a path to Native Hawaiian self-determination, announced today it is extending the deadline to vote in its elections to midnight on Dec, 21, 2015.
UPDATE: Kahikinui Brush Fire Scorches 25 Acres
Maui firefighters continued to monitor hot spots overnight at a brush fire in Kahikinui. The fire, which was first reported early Monday morning, Nov. 30, was 90% contained by 5:30 p.m. Fire officials say the blaze burned a total of 25 acres of brush on the mauka side of the Piʻilani Highway between miles 24.5 and 26. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
Committee to Discuss Proposed Repeal of “Show Me The Water” Policy
The bill was introduced by Council Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Michael Victorino.
