Maui News
Maui Residents Urged to Sign Up for New Makaʻala Alerts
The County of Maui launched a new Makaʻala emergency alert system ahead of the 2015 Pacific Hurricane Season, which officially kicked off with the formation of Tropical Storm Andres off the Coast of Mexico this week.
PHOTOS: Atkins Assumes Command for Coast Guard District in Hawaiʻi
Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins relieved Rear Adm. Cari B. Thomas and assumed command of the 14th Coast Guard District during a change of command ceremony at Base Honolulu, on Thursday, May 28, 2015.
Rudy Becker Biking Route 66 to Raise Money for Nepal
Kula resident Rudy Becker will leave on Monday, June 1, to begin a fundraising bike ride for Nepal on Route 66.
HSTA Candidate Files Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Re-vote
A candidate for the presidency at the Hawaiʻi State Teacher’s Association has filed a complaint in court seeking injunctive relief to halt a new HSTA election that is scheduled to take place on June 2, 2015.
Haleakalā Cultural Demo Series Begins on June 1, 2015
Haleakalā National Park launches this year’s Hana Noʻeau cultural demonstration series on Monday, June 1, 2015. The series kicks off with a demonstration by cultural practitioner Bolly Helekahi in the Kīpahulu District of the Park. Helekahi will teach coconut weaving between 1 and 3 p.m. Hana Noʻeau refers to demonstrating and honoring Native Hawaiian traditions.
Maui Police Issue 2,640 Citations, 588 for Seat Belt Violations
The Maui Police Department issued a total of 2,640 citations, 588 of them for seat belt violations, during the two week “Click It Or Ticket” enforcement campaign that ran from May 11 to 25, 2015.
Board Votes to Restore “Wailuku River” Name for Waterway at ʻĪao
The Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names unanimously voted last night to restore the name Wailuku River to the waterway that runs through ʻĪao Valley.
“Waikapū Country Town” Proposed for Development on Nearly 500 Acres
Waikapū Properties, LLC is proposing the development of nearly 500 acres for a mixed-use residential community within and around the Maui Tropical Plantation.
Walgreens Proposes Fourth Maui Store with New Kīhei Location
Walgreens is proposing the construction of its fourth full-service Maui location at a site currently used to host a daily open air market next to McDonald’s on South Kīhei Road. Construction on the 12,550 square foot store is proposed to begin once plans and permit applications are approved, and is expected to be completed by 2017 according to a Draft Environmental Assessment filed for the project.
MMMC Celebrates Nurses with Annual Blessing of the Hands
“Nurses and our entire hospital staff give so much of themselves in caring for others that we look forward to this chance to honor them for their special gifts by blessing the hands that nurture so many.” said MMMC CEO Wesley Lo.
Maui Bicycling League to Host ‘Easy Ride’ on Kanaha Bike Path
The public is invited to participate in an easy Central Maui Bike Ride, a free event offered by the nonprofit Maui Bicycling League on Sunday, May 31
Name Change From ʻĪao Stream to Wailuku River Surfaces for Review
The State Office of Planning will hold a meeting of the Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names tonight, Wednesday, May 27, to solicit public input on a request to change the name of ʻĪao Stream to Wailuku River.
UPDATE/CAPTURED: Maui Police Search for MCCC Escapee
Inmate Leif Valdez, also known as “Lucas Rauh” escaped from the Maui Community Correctional Center between 1 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, according to Maui police.
UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured, Struck by Car in Kahului Crosswalk
A 16-year-old Kahului boy was in critical condition at last report after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross South Papa Avenue within a marked crosswalk on Tuesday night, May 26, 2015, police said.
“Kawaiokalena” Dominates Nā Hōkū Awards: Complete List of 2015 Winners
Maui’s own Kealiʻi Reichel topped the 38th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, winning in seven personal categories, and a studio engineering category for his “Kawaiokalena” album.
Governor Ige Announces Stewardship Changes at Mauna Kea
Governor David Ige today said the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope project took the appropriate steps necessary to proceed, but he also announced the formation of a Mauna Kea Cultural Council to ensure cultural sensitivity going forward.
2015 Hurricane Outlook Calls For “Above Normal” Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an “above-normal” hurricane season with 5 to 8 tropical cyclones expected to affect the Central Pacific this season. That’s more than the average season of 4 to 5 tropical cyclones in a typical year, which includes tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes.
Marijuana Counterculture Topic of Documentary at Maui Film Fest
The screening comes following the passage of House Bill 321 in the Hawaiʻi legislature, that legalizes medical marijuana dispensary systems in Hawaiʻi, including two in Maui County.
4,000 Gallons of Wastewater Overflow at Lahaina Reclamation Facility
An estimated 4,000 gallons of waste water overflowed at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility in West Maui on Friday morning, May 22, 2015.
Kauaʻi’s Endangered Seabirds Being Monitored by Radar
Annual seabird radar monitoring work has begun in conjunction with the start of the breeding season for both both ‘a‘o (Newell’s shearwaters) and ua‘u (Hawaiian petrels) on Kauaʻi.
