Maui News
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.
Visitors from Sweden Survive After Car Plunges 80 Feet from Maui Cliff
Three women visiting from Sweden survived after the car they were in rolled over the edge of the Kahekili Highway and plunged 80 feet down a cliff.
Visitor Found Lifeless in Mākena Waters
A 53-year-old visitor was found floating lifeless in waters fronting the Mākena Beach and Golf Resort in South Maui on Monday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2015. The incident was the third ocean death reported on Maui on the President’s Day holiday.
New Jersey Visitor Pulled from Waters at Kāʻanapali in Critical Condition
A visitor from Colts Neck, New Jersey, was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being found floating face down in waters fronting the Kāʻanapali Beach Resort in West Maui.
Special Olympics “Swim & Fin” Planned on March 28, 2015
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Kahului Teens Die in Apparent Drowning Near Honokōhau
Two Maui teens died in an apparent drowning incident in the ocean near Honokōhau Bay on Monday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2015, officials said. Maui police have since identified the victims as Edelene Parilla, 18, and Emmanuel Tabbay, 19, both of Kahului.
Governor David Ige Nominates Two Deputy Directors
Governor David Ige announced the nomination of two deputy directors to his cabinet: Joseph Kim to the Department of Taxation; and Keith Yamamoto has been appointed to remain in his current post as the First Deputy Director of the Department of Health.
Lecture on Propagating Rare Plants by Anna Palomino
The Native Hawaiian Plant Society will host a lecture led by well-known Maui horticulturalist Anna Palomino on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.
Lahaina Restoration Scholarships Available to Lahainaluna Seniors & Alumni
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation has announced it is awarding scholarships to Lahainaluna High School seniors and alumni for the 2015-16 school year. Completed applications must be submitted to the Lahaina Restoration Foundation no later than 11 a.m. on Mar. 13, 2015.
Finalists for Maui House Seat: Buchanan, DeCoite & De Naie
The Maui County Democratic Party’s Council Nominating Committee today narrowed the list of candidates for the vacant District 13 House seat to three finalists today. The finalists include Lori Buchanan of Molokaʻi, Lynn DeCoite of Molokai, and Lucienne De Naie of Huelo on Maui.
Scout-O-Rama to be Held on Saturday, Feb. 21
Maui County Council, Boy Scouts of America will host its annual Scout-O-Rama on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Boys & Girls Club of Maui in Wailuku, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to people of all ages, the free event offers families a fun-filled day with over a dozen exhibits, outdoor competitions and live demonstrations.
PHOTOS/UPDATES: Storm Related Damage, Road Closures, Power Outages
Power outages, downed trees, and road closures were reported across Maui on Saturday morning, as a Valentine’s Day storm began impacting the island.
Hāna Fire Station Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety celebrates the 20 year anniversary of the Hāna Fire Station in East Maui on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015.
Police Launch Investigation into Sexting Allegations Involving Maui High Coach
Maui High School’s David Bui was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 12 for allegations of attempted sex assault involving explicit text messages with a female high school student, police said.
Boy Scout Maui Council Issues Awards for Service
The Maui County Council recently held its Annual Banquet and recognized key volunteers for their outstanding service to Scouting and the Community.
Vehicle Fire Spreads to Cane Field Burning 10 Acres
An estimated 10 acres of sugar cane burned after being sparked by a vehicle fire near the Pūlehu Road and Ōmaʻopio Road junction on Maui early Friday morning.
Hawaiʻi Health Connector Enrollment Open Until Midnight on Sunday, Feb. 15
A Maui enrollment event is planned from 5 p.m. to midnight on Sunday at Nursing Hand Hawaiʻi, located at 504B Liholiho Street in Wailuku. The Hawaiʻi Health Connector is a private non-profit organization established to help Hawaiʻi’s families and small businesses to reduce the number of uninsured individuals.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Teen
Police say 19-year-old Anabelle O’Connell, who has no local address, was reported missing by friends after she failed to make contact with them as she normally does.
Maui Filipino Chamber Scholarship Application Deadline March 31
The Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation will award several $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating this year. The foundation will also award one $1,000 scholarship to a student enrolled in the Maui Culinary Academy at the University of Hawai‘i.
