Maui News

Imitating Barbie and her ability to “try on” different careers, the Girl Scouts in kindergarten through third grade had the opportunity to work with industry professionals to experience four different career fields: computer programming, nursing, gardening and aviation.

Habitat for Humanity Maui’s second annual “Bocce Builds Homes” tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at the Mākena Beach and Golf Resort.

Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation Maui Regional Board will host a community meeting on Lānaʻi this Wednesday, Sept. 2, to provide an update and gather input from the community about the proposed public-private partnership for the HHSC Maui Region facilities, which includes the Lānaʻi Community Hospital.

Exemptions are being proposed to applicants on the Upcountry water meter priority waiting list to help those wanting to build an ʻohana unit or a second dwelling for a family member.

Naʻi Aupuni issued a reminder to all Native Hawaiians certified by Kanaʻiolowalu, the Native Hawaiian Roll, that the deadline to file as a delegate candidate to the Native Hawaiian constitutional convention, or ‘Aha, is Sept. 15, 2015. Candidates may file their nominations online.

The state is considering implementing a permanent rule to prevent the over harvest of sea cucumbers, and will soon schedule public meetings to discuss the issue with residents across the state.

A total of 100 fans were donated today to middle and intermediate public schools as part of the “Keep Our Keiki Cool” program initiated by Goodfellow Brothers and Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui.

The backcountry area of Haleakalā National Park has re-opened for hiking, camping, and cabin use as of Monday morning, Aug. 31, 2015. The area was closed on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 due to potential impacts associated with Hurricane Ignacio.

The new store will be 16% larger than the current store, located less than a mile away at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului. That store is currently under lease from a third party.

*UPDATE: 6:50 a.m. 8/31/15: According to information released by the DoD’s Joint Space Operations Center at Vandenberg AFB in CA, the object was likely the Cosmos 1315 payload launched in 1981. Gene Stansbery, Program Manager for NASA’s Orbital Debris Program Office confirmed the report with Maui Now this morning.

Three people were airlifted to safety after becoming stranded by flood waters at the area often referred to as the “Bamboo Forest Trail” in the Kailua area of East Maui.

Forecasters say the system could bring wet and humid weather to the state. Damaging winds, authorities say, are not expected, but the public is still encouraged to monitor additional updates.

The crew reports that they were delayed due to a damaged sail, and heavier seas than anticipated. The crew advised the Coast Guard that they are not in distress, and should reach Maui by evening.

All Maui Forest Reserves, Game Management Areas, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Natural Area Reserves are being closed for public safety due to threats of heavy rain and flash flooding, associated with the continued approach of Hurricane Ignacio. The closures take effect at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa signed an emergency proclamation effective at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Ignacio.

The COTP has set all Hawaiian ports back to condition Whiskey (IV): The ALERT condition in which winds above 34 knots (39 mph) are expected within 72 hours.

This cancellation is to avoid confusion as Hurricane Ignacio moves by the Hawaiian Islands.

The little fire ant is a highly invasive ant from South America that was first detected on Hawaiʻi Island in 1999. It has since been found on Kauaʻi (1999), Maui (2009), and Oʻahu (2013).

Preparation Urged, Emergency Proclamation Signed. The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency is urging the public to be prepared as forecasters monitor a pair of hurricanes, Ignacio and Jimena and their approach. “We understand the public is fatigued from experiencing four major approaching storms so far this season, but we urge people to take the weekend to prepare their homes and families for impacts that could be felt statewide.”

A 29-year-old California man was airlifted from ʻĪao Valley State Park in Wailuku after suffering injuries in a 15-foot fall from an embankment while hiking near the stream this morning, fire officials said.