Maui News
Demonstrators Arrested for Blocking TMT Construction Crew at Mauna Kea
Twelve individuals were arrested today for allegedly blocking access to construction workers who were en route to the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaiʻi Island to begin work on the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope or “TMT,” according to Hawaiʻi Island police. Those arrested ranged in age from 27 to 75.
61 Hawaiʻi Bridges Need Structural Repair
An analysis of the recently released 2014 US Department of Transportation National Bridge Inventory database finds that 61 of the states bridges are in need of structural repair.
Valve Repair to Shut Off Water Supply in Mākena
Parts of Mākena will be without water on Monday and Tuesday, April 6-7, 2015 while crews from the Maui Department of Water Supply work to replace a water valve.
Maui’s Wailea and Kāʻanapali Rated Top 10 in US for Vacation Rentals
Vacation rental properties in Wailea and Kāʻanapali on Maui were ranked among the top 10 in the nation according to traveler reviews compiled by TripAdvisor for 2014.
Two Maui Beaches Make List of Best Beaches in the US
The list of 25 included seven winners from Hawaiʻi, with West Maui’s Kāʻanapali Beach taking the top spot in the islands at number three. The number one and two slots went to Florida’s #1 Siesta Beach and Saint Pete Beach respectively.
Kahului Man Succumbs to Injuries in Moped Crash
Police say Richard J. Organiscak, 56, died at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he was being treated for injuries in the Intensive Care Unit.
Maui Graduation Season: Full 2015 Schedule
Here on Maui, the commencement season begins with a May 22 ceremony for Kīhei Charter School.
Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals Returned to NW Hawaiian Islands
Fewer than one in five Hawaiian monk seal pups in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands survive their first year due to threats like starvation, entanglement in marine debris, male aggression due to abnormally small population size, and more.
Slurry Seal Pavement Preservation Begins in Hāliʻimaile
The County of Maui has started road cleaning, tree trimming and shoulder work in preparation for seal coating and slurry sealing of the roadways in the Hāliʻimaile subdivision.
Molokaʻi Ferry: “A Lifeline in Need of Help”
A resolution urging the mayor to seek a half-million-dollar appropriation for the Molokaʻi Ferry is scheduled to surface on the council agenda next Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
Executive Director of Maui Tomorrow to Step Down
Bowie said the organization would soon welcome a new executive director as the board continues work to uphold Hawaiʻi’s environmental and land use planning laws.
Lānaʻi Plan Review Slated to Continue After Budget Session
Couch said documents related to the plan need further review and preparation to ensure clarity when presented to the public.
Hawaiʻi Launches Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The fine for violating the law starts at $257 on Maui, with higher fines of $347 in school or construction zones. During the 2014 fiscal year, the county police departments issued more than 11,000 distracted driving citations statewide.
Navy Training Violates Ocean Wildlife Protection Laws
A federal judge ruled on March 31 that the National Marine Fisheries Service acted illegally in approving testing and training activities by the US Navy in the Pacific Ocean that threatens widespread harm to whales, dolphins, sea turtles and other marine mammals.
Waiʻānapanapa Cabins to Close for a Year for Renovations
The cabins at Waiʻānapanapa State Park will close for approximately a year beginning today as a $2.3 million cabin renovation and wastewater treatment project gets underway.
Boys & Girls Club Maui Members Recognized at State Capitol
Courtney Galarita, Jamie Gomes and Sarina Angel were each nominated by their respective clubs as finalists for the 2015 Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award.
11,500 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows at Lahaina Reclamation Facility
An estimated 11,500 gallons of wastewater overflowed at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility before being contained on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
“Fuel Up, Do Good” to Benefit Maui Family Support Services
The non-profit Maui Family Support Services will be the recipient of ʻOhana Fuels “Fuel Up, Do Good” program for the next three months.
Hōlua Cabin to Close for Invasive Ant Control, April 9-10
The Hōlua cabin and campground area at Haleakalā National Park will close for invasive ant control on Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10, 2015.
Maui’s Liko A‘e Native Hawaiian Program Awarded $187K
University officials say the funds will be used to support the program’s mission to provide scholarships and services to non-traditional native Hawaiian students who aspire to attain a college degree throughout the US and Hawaiʻi.
