Maui News
UPDATE: Ordnance Safely Removed From N Kīhei
An emergency ordnance disposal unit was dispatched to the shoreline near Mile 2 of North Kīhei Road following the discovery of a suspected piece of unexploded ordnance on Saturday afternoon.
Maui Businesses Give At-Risk Youth a Day to Remember
Kids in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program on Maui received a scenic tour and complimentary meal courtesy of local businesses on Nov. 15. Twenty-nine kids and their mentors took the “high road” to Häna in the comfort of Platinum Tours’ luxury buses.
Three Maui Students Win EV Charging Stations Art Contest
The JUMPSmartMaui DC Fast Chargers Art Contest winners included Yasha Ronquillo of Maui High School, Tiffany Orite of Seabury Hall, and Jun Cai from Seabury Hall. They received Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center gift cards for creating original artwork to enliven local electric vehicle charging stations.
Governor Ige Appoints Additional Cabinet Members
Governor David Ige on Friday announced the appointment of several more members to his Cabinet. The list includes: Scott Enright who will continue to chair the Hawaiʻi Board of Agriculture; Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser will serve as deputy director for the Hawaiʻi Board of Agriculture…
Maui Crime Log Dec. 14-20: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-ins
Maui police responded to 24 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts, and 26 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Dec. 14 and 20, 2014.
Complete List of Maui Christmas Tree Recycling Programs
Treecycling options available for Maui County residents are available through county drop-off programs and through non-profit, donation-based tree pickup services. The complete list includes…
Normal Water Supply Operations Resume in West Maui
Repairs to the Māhinahina Water Treatment Facility in West Maui are now complete, and water supply operations are fully restored, according to an announcement issued today from the Maui Department of Water Supply.
Hospital Update Among Topics at West Maui Taxpayers Meeting
The event will include an update on the proposed West Maui Hospital, as well as input from representatives at the Maui Memorial Medical Center.
AAA Hawaiʻi Offers “Tipsy Tow” For New Year’s Eve
AAA Hawaiʻi is offering a “tipsy tow” service on New Year’s Eve as a last resort for individuals needing a ride home after drinking. The tow is unique in that it provides a driver with a safe ride home for themselves and their vehicle instead of driving while intoxicated.
Maui Historical Society Gets $5k Grant from OHA for Lei Day
The Maui Historical Society has received a $5,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to support the upcoming May 1, 2015, Lei Day Heritage Festival at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku.
Virginia Man Dies After Snorkeling Incident off Maui
A 39-year-old Virginia man died after running into difficulty breathing while snorkeling in waters off of Maui on Christmas Day.
PHOTOS: Santa Claus Shaves Head for “Team Trucker”
Today Santa Claus shaved his head in support of “Team Trucker” and to bring awareness to childhood cancer. Trucker Dukes is a 20-month-old Maui boy…
Saltchuk Hawaiʻi Companies Awards $20K to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i, a local children’s agency, recently received a $20,000 grant from Saltchuk Hawai‘i Companies.
BRIEF: Partial Closure at Hāna Landfill on Friday and Saturday
The Hāna Landfill will close at 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 26 and 27.
Hawai‘i Coffee Supplier Awarded National Honor
The Hawai‘i Coffee Company, which has provided McDonald’s with its fresh-roasted Royal Kona coffee blend since the chain opened its first eatery in the islands in Aina Haina in 1968, was recognized for its role in a “free coffee” giveaway last September in Hawai‘i.
PHOTOS: Santa Arrives on Maui by Canoe
Santa arrived by double-hull, 12-man outrigger canoe this morning. At about 10:00 a.m. on Christmas Eve, Jolly Saint Nick canoe surfed…
Lānaʻi’s Mahana Santa Suits Up One Last Time
For 50 years, Reuben “Uncle Marco” Eskaran, Sr. has been spreading the joy of Christmas on Lānaʻi, by dressing up as Santa on Christmas Eve and delivering candy and treats to kids on the island. Tonight that tradition comes to an end as Uncle Marco suits up for his final time as the “Mahana Santa” before retiring from the role this year.
Burger King Hawaiʻi Meets $10K Goal for Angel Tree Program
A total of 60,000 gifts were distributed across the state through the Angel Tree partnership this year. Burger King Hawaiʻi exceeded its $10,000 fundraising goal for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program this year.
Maui’s Project Give-A-Gift Delivers on Molokaʻi
Project Give-a-Gift delivered Christmas joy to dozens of children in Child Protective Services on the island of Molokaʻi.
Pacific Whale Foundation Launches New Luxury Sailing Catamaran
A blessing ceremony was held for the Pacific Whale Foundation’s newest vessel, the Ocean Spirit on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014.
