Maui News
Travaasa Hāna Earns Prestigious Andrew Harper Award
The Maui resort Travaasa Hāna has been named a Grand Award winner by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report for January, 2015. It is the only Hawai‘i resort to make the list, and one of only four selected worldwide.
January Workshops Announced at Maui Business Center
A lineup of public workshops offered by the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development has been announced for January.
MFD Douses Storage Building Fire in Wailuku
Maui Fire Department’s Engine 1, Engine 10 and Rescue 10 dispatched to a possible structure fire at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17.
AAA Announces Maui County’s Diamond-Rated Resorts and Restaurants
Two Maui hotels have earned AAA’s prestigious Five Diamond Rating, and 11 hotels and one restaurant in Maui County received a Four Diamond Rating.
HECO to Update Lawmakers on Backlogged PV Interconnections
State lawmakers will hold a joint Senate-House informational briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at 1 p.m. for an update on Hawaiian Electric Company’s recent policy changes to solar interconnection.
UPDATE: Missing Maui Woman Found
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance for any information as to the whereabouts of Audra Sharp, 40, who was reported missing on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at approximately 9 a.m.
UPDATE: Authorities Report Downed Plane on Moloka‘i
The Maui Police Department and the Maui Fire Department have a confirmed report of a “Cessna-type” aircraft down on the island of Molokai near Halawa Falls at the 3,000 ft elevation. It was confirmed that four people were aboard. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
Beekeeping Class Series Offered at UHMC
A three-day series of beekeeping classes will be held at UH Maui College from Feb. 5 to 7, 2015.
Maui Homeless Alliance Spearheads Community Forum
The Maui Homeless Alliance, a coalition of social service agencies and community members serving individuals experiencing homelessness, will host a forum on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 4:30 p.m. at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
Maui Teacher to Trek 750 Miles to Raise Environmental Awareness
Maui teacher and author Lindy Shapiro, founder of the Bodhi Education Project, is embarking on an ambitious, month-long coastal trek across the islands called “holoHI.” Her goal? To inspire kids toward constructive change by raising awareness on a growing problem in Earth’s oceans–plastic.
Maui County Crime Log Jan. 4, 2015–10, 2015: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-Ins
Maui police responded to 20 burglaries, 20 vehicle thefts, and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, Jan. 4, and Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.
DLNR Program Aims to Protect Hawai‘i Watershed Forests
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources has received over $467,000 as part of a new nationwide program aimed at protecting forest reserves.
Free Admission to Haleakalā National Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Haleakalā National Park will waive entrance fees for all park visitors to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015.
Galiher DeRobertis Waxman Opens Law Office on Maui
The law firm of Galiher DeRobertis Waxman opened its new Maui office on Friday, Jan. 9. The office will be managed by partner Ilana Waxman, who was born and raised on Maui.
VIDEO: Interview with St. Louis Cardinals Second Baseman Kolten Wong
Kolten Wong talks about his favorite Big Island spots, pre-game rituals, his relationship with Shane Victorino and even his opinion on Marcus Mariota…
Hosmer Grove Reopens
The nesting nēnē family that prompted closure of Hosmer Grove in Haleakalā National Park on Friday, Jan. 9, lost its young gosling, the park service reported.
Island Air Offers Special $59 Interisland Fare
Island Air is kicking off 2015 with promotional fares starting from $59 per person each way for tickets purchased only at IslandAir.com. The promotion begins today, Tuesday, Jan. 13, and is good through Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015.
Public-Private Partnership May Stem More Severe Healthcare Service Cuts in Maui County
Partnership talks are advancing between the operator of three Maui hospitals and Hawai‘i Pacific Health.
MPD Issues Statement on Anniversary of Monsalve Disappearance
The Maui Police Department has issued information regarding Moreira “Mo” Monsalve of Wailuku on Jan. 12, 2015, the one-year anniversary of her disappearance.
Read Lighting Goes Green with PV Power
Read Lighting Inc. of Maui has gone green with a high-efficiency rooftop photovoltaic system to fuel its power needs with clean, renewable energy.
