Maui News
MACC Grant Comes Ahead of Arts in Education Week
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is the recipient of a $10K from A&B to support its arts education program, CanDo! Days for Maui students in grades 1-5.
Visitor Dies Following Ocean Incident in Kapalua
A 71-year-old California woman died after being pulled from waters in West Maui on Friday afternoon. Officials have since identified her as…
VIDEO: Maui Ocean Center Receives Green Sea Turtle Hatchlings
The Maui Ocean Center welcomed six new green sea turtle hatchlings to the facility’s Turtle Lagoon this month. The Aquarium will host a turtle-naming contest in the near future to give the honu hatchlings their Hawaiian names.
Former Oʻahu Man Charged in Theft of Statue Spear
Hawaiʻi Island police charged a former Oʻahu man in connection with the theft of a spear from the King Kamehameha statue in Hilo earlier this week.
Maui Firefighters Reflect on 14th Anniversary of 9/11
Firefighters on Maui were among the many individuals across the nation who took time today to reflect upon the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in memorial and remembrance of the lives lost and brave actions of fellow first responders.
Maui Crime Log Aug. 30–Sept. 5: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 15 burglaries, 32 vehicle break-ins and six vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Aug. 30 and Sept. 5. 2015.
Public Hearing on Maui for Proposed Cable Transfer
The companies are seeking approval of the indirect transfer of control of Oceanic’s cable television franchises from Time Warner Cable to Charter.
Trilogy #5 on TripAdvisor’s List of Top US Tours
Trilogy Excursions was the subject of 3,294 reviews, and earned 5 out of 5 bubbles as part of the TripAdvisor ranking.
El Niño Upgraded from Moderate to Strong
There is now a 95% chance that El Niño will last through the winter. For the months of June through August, 2015 is ranked third right now, behind 1997. If you look at the ones that peaked in winter, this one is number two.
High School Seniors Invited to Apply for Schatz Internships
Now in its third year, the Schatz Seniors program provides a hands-on learning opportunity for students and encourages students to be leaders.
Lehua Island Rat Population Study Planned
State and partner agencies are attempting to determine what actions, if any, might be needed to protect the island’s native plants and animals.
2 Maui Students Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Keane Chan Hodges of King Kekaulike High School, and Andrew Teoh of HP Baldwin High School were the only two Maui students selected for recognition by the academic program this year.
Maui Walk Against Domestic Violence Steps into 4th Year
Women Helping Women and the West Maui Domestic Violence Task Force invite the public to join the walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Whaler’s Village in Kāʻanapali.
Maui Boy Scouts to Honor Mayor Arakawa as Distinguished Citizen
The award is the Council’s highest honor given to an individual, and will be issued during a celebratory dinner on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Hyatt Regency Maui.
Carden has New Preschool Classroom, Campus Goes Green
Carden Academy announced the opening of a new pre-kindergarten classroom and the completion of Phase One of their ‘greening’ of the campus, which included the installation of new air conditioners in each classroom.
Maui Ponzi Scheme Judgment Pushed to October
Lindell, 67, and Hoaeae, 40, were found guilty in May for their connection to a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme associated with their mortgage business.
VIDEO: 8 More Arrested Under Emergency Rule at Mauna Kea
This is the second round of arrests made since a 120-day emergency rule was passed by the Board of Land and Natural Resources and signed by the governor in July.
Missing Spear from Kamehameha Statue Recovered
While conducting a search in the overgrowth behind the statue this morning, authorities located and recovered the stolen section of the spear.
Maui Events Highlight Child Passenger Safety, Distracted Driving
Two child passenger safety events are planned this weekend on Maui as part of a national campaign to raise awareness about proper use of child car restraints and the dangers of distracted driving.
Maui Road Work: Old Haleakalā Hwy, Honoapiʻilani, Waiehu
The state Department of Transportation has three projects scheduled this week on Maui County roads, including projects in Kahului, Kāʻanapali and Wailuku.
