Maui News
Enoki and Jensen Honored with 2015 Maui Older American Awards
Enoki, who received the women’s award is a retired public health nurse; and Jensen who received the men’s award, is a part of the Maui Police Auxiliary’s Citizen’s Patrol.
11 Maui Students Awarded Scholarships from Takitani Foundation
Eleven high school students from Maui were awarded a total of $20,000 in college scholarship awards at the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc.’s 19th Scholarship Awards luncheon on May 16, 2015 in Honolulu.
Seminar: How to Open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Hawaiʻi
The seminar comes following the passage of House Bill 321 in the state legislature, that legalizes medical marijuana dispensary systems in Hawaiʻi, including two in Maui County. The bill still awaits the governor’s signature, veto, or passage without his signature.
Kula Community Group to Discuss Medical Care, Higher Education
Maui’s health care and higher education will be the focus of discussion at the upcoming meeting of the Kula Community Association, scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at the Kula Community Center.
UPDATE: 1 Dead, 1 Critical After Military Aircraft Hard Landing at Bellows
One Marine was killed when an MV-22 Osprey from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit experienced a hard-landing while conducting training at Bellows Air Force Station on the Windward side of Oʻahu.
UPDATE: Stubborn Brush Fire Near Lahainaluna Burns 7 Acres
Fire crews spent Sunday morning walking the fire line below the school to put out hot spots that were still moldering along the perimeter.
Free App Helps People with Disabilities Find Parking Spaces
A new downloadable app enables users to search for accessible parking spaces in Hawaiʻi.
AREAA Aloha Collecting Donations for Kea Street Fire Victims
The Asian Real Estate Association of America is helping to provide aid to a family of 11 whose home on Kea Street in Kahului burned down on May 4, 2015.
Closed Season for Moi Begins June 1, 2015
Under state law, it is unlawful to take, possess, or sell any moi during the months of June, July, and August.
Maui Crime Log May 3–9: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 29 vehicle break-ins and five vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, May 3, and Saturday, May 9, 2015.
REMINDER: Season Closed on Lobster and Kona Crab
The closure went into effect on May 1, 2015 and remains in effect through the end of August.
Annual “Blossoms for the Brave” Lei-Making Event Honors Veterans
Volunteers will string an estimated 2,700 lei that are then placed on the graves of veterans at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Habitat Maui ReStore Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Blowout Sale
Habitat for Humanity Maui’s ReStore is celebrating its 10 year anniversary of operations on Maui with a two-day blow out sale on Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23, 2015.
Airport Access Road Traffic Advisory
Starting on Monday, May 18, traffic lanes will be shifted for work on the Old Haleakalā Highway near Aʻalele Street.
New Imua Inclusion Preschool to Host Open House, May 21
Imua Family Services hosts an open house on Thursday, May 21, 2015, for their new Inclusion Preschool at the recently dedicated Early Childhood Center on Wākea Avenue in Kahului.
Red Cross Maui Worker Deploys to Guam for Typhoon Response
King will be assisting in client casework as the region faces impacts from Typhoon Dolphin.
Lowe’s to Purchase 11 Acres at Maui Business Park
It is one of two parcel sales totaling 13.4 acres that are under binding contract at the Business Park, according to A&B’s First Quarter Earnings report compiled for investors.
Flags Lowered for Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week 2015
National and state flags will be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 15, 2015 from sun-up to sundown, in recognition of Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week 2015.
Hawaiʻi P-20 Launches 55 by ’25 Campaign
The Hawaiʻi P-20 statewide partnership for education launched a 55 by ’25 campaign that aims to get 55% of Hawaiʻi’s working age adults to obtain a two- or four-year college degree by the year 2025.
Crews Return After Rains Wash Away Repairs to Kaupakalua Rd
A number of residents called to complain saying the rains left holes as deep as 8 inches in some locations. Crews returned to the Kaupakalua Road area today to conduct repairs after overnight rains in Haʻikū on Wednesday washed away recent pothole repairs.
