Maui News
Honouliuli to be Designated as National Monument
President Barack Obama will designate the Honouliuli Internment Camp as a National Monument. The news was confirmed by the White House this week, and is one of three sites in the nation identified as new National Monuments.
Mākena State Park Reopens, All Clear Issued by EOD Team
The EOD determined that the item found was a shock cord remnant from a rockfall mitigation project conducted in the 1990’s and was non-explosive.
Maui Celebrates Chinese New Year With Firecrackers, Lion Dance
The County of Maui will host a Chinese New Year celebration fronting the County Building in Wailuku at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
Maui Police Promote Hankins to Lieutenant
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of William Hankins to the rank of Lieutenant. In his new capacity, Hankins will serve as commander of the Hāna District in East Maui.
37th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Kick-Off Events Announced
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is holding its annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Saturday, May 9, at the War Memorial Soccer Field.
Nomination of Prosecuting Attorney Resurfaces on March 6
The Maui County Council will make a decision on the nomination of prosecuting attorney John D. Kim to another four-year term during next month’s council meeting on March 6th.
BREAKING: Representative Mele Carroll of Maui Passes Away
Former State Representative Diana “Mele” Carroll of Maui passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, according to an announcement from the state House of Representatives.
Makawao Man Reported Missing Since Feb. 1
Maui Police are asking the public’s help in locating Justin Costa, Jr., a 67-year-old Makawao man who was last seen on Feb. 1, 2015.
Wo Global Learning Champions Selected for Study Abroad
Seven exceptional students and faculty from colleges statewide have been selected as the 2015 Wo Global Learning Champions to participate in an international learning and leadership initiative abroad. Two are from Maui.
Ordnance Remnants Forces Partial Closure of Maui’s Mākena State Park
The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks will close the Puʻuōlaʻi (Little Beach) area and a portion of Mākena Beach State Park in South Maui on Wednesday, Feb. 18, while DLNR staff and military ordnance experts conduct an investigation.
Maui Humane Society Offers Low Cost Sterilization
As part of an ongoing campaign to lower the number of unplanned and unwanted litters on the island, the Maui Humane Society announced plans to offer a low cost sterilization clinic and free Zeuterin training.
Haleakalā National Park Community Meeting in Hāna
The public is invited to attend a community meeting hosted by Haleakalā National Park on from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, in the old Hāna School cafeteria.
State Transportation Projects Result in Lane Closures on Maui
In East Maui, road restriping installations continue in the Wailua area of the Hāna Highway. This will result in a single lane closure in both directions between Honomanū at Mile 14, and Waikani Falls at Mile 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Up-cycled Bags Donated to Maui Homeless Outreach Program
Webster’s business receives donations of outdated fabric from several interior designers on Maui. She then uses the fabric to create one-of-a-kind designer bags, aprons and accessories to sell online and at local craft fairs.
Weekend Storm Results in 1,250 Gallon Waiehu Wastewater Spill
An estimated 1,250 gallons of wastewater overflowed on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, when strong winds knocked out power and caused an equipment failure at the Waiehu Pump Station, county officials said.
Police Chief to Speak on Safety at Kula Community Meeting
Health and safety are the focus of the upcoming meeting of the Kula Community Association, scheduled to take place this Wednesday, Feb. 18 in Upcountry Maui.
Few Report Feeling 3.9 Quake Off Hawaiʻi Island
There were no immediate advisories issued following a preliminary magnitude 3.9 earthquake reported at 3:17 a.m. HST on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the ocean off of Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island.
Maui Police to Conduct Critical Incident Exercise at Baldwin
Members of the Department of Education, Baldwin High School and the Maui Police Department, will participate in a one-day, Joint Agency Critical Incident Exercise this week.
Maui Woman Completes 750 Mile “holoHI” Journey
A Maui woman is scheduled to conclude a 31-day trek today around six islands as part of her mission to launch a school-based conservation initiative.
Maui Students to Present Work in Soil Science
The Haleakalā Chapter of the Maui Farmers Union United will feature a presentation by seven Maui Montessori students in grades six to eight. The presentation on how healthy soils aid in food growth will follow the monthly “locavore” potluck at the Ha‘ikū Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.
