Maui News
UH Maui College Gets $4,985,259 in Job Training
Nearly $10 million in federal funding will go toward job training programs at seven community colleges across the state, including the University of Hawaʻi Maui College in Kahului.
Grant Kono Wins 13th Hoʻopiʻi Falsetto Contest
His rendition of “Kimo Hula” earned him the grand prize award as well as the award for Hawaiian language.
92nd Maui Fair Park & Ride Bus Shuttle
The Maui Fair offering free Park and Ride shuttle bus services from select satellite parking stations in Wailuku, Kahului and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center to and from the fairgrounds on Kanaloa Avenue during select fair hours.
Maui Bus Commuter Parking Moved During Maui Fair Week
Starting today, Sept. 29, Maui Bus Commuter parking that is normally allowed at the War Memorial Stadium parking lot, is being relocated to the Kahului Boat Ramp as county crews accommodate the activities and traffic associated with the Maui Fair.
Guzman Seeks Creation of Agricultural Conservation Lots
Kahului councilmember Don Guzman, who introduced the bill, said, “It encourages better land and infrastructure management, which will help maintain Maui County’s pristine agricultural landscape.”
BRIEF: Haleakalā Fee Free Day, Sept. 27
Haleakalā National Park is waiving entrance fees for all park visitors today, Saturday, Sept. 27, in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
Visitor Airlifted After Falling 30 Feet From “Bamboo Trail” Waterfall
The 25-year-old man from Germany fell about 30 feet from the top of a waterfall, sustaining injuries to his chin, jaw, and elbow.
Police: Man Allegedly Used Stolen Credit Card at Kīhei Longs
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man allegedly caught on surveillance using a stolen credit card at the Longs Drugs Store in Kīhei last month.
New Dialysis Unit Opens at Maui Memorial Medical Center
The new dialysis center offers centralized services, and can now serve up to nine patients at a time all inside the same unit.
Wells Street Reconstruction to Result in Traffic Impacts
Road reconstruction on Wells Street in Wailuku begins tomorrow with major construction to continue on weekends through Oct. 19, 2014. This excludes work during the Maui Fair weekend on Oct. 4 and 5.
Haleakalā Celebrates Nēnē Awareness Day, Logo Contest Winners
Haleakalā National Park observes Nēnē Awareness Day today, Sept. 26, in celebration of the endangered species and the officials bird of the State of Hawaiʻi.
Contingency Plans Underway as Lava Threat Monitored
The Department of Education yesterday announced work to build a $9 million alternate site for elementary students in preparation for lava to eventually cross Pahoa’s highway 130.
Blessing Held for New Hāna Infant and Toddler Center
The facility is the first of its kind in the rural town, and will serve children between the ages of six weeks and three years old. The center will officially open it’s doors to serve the community upon approval of a pending license from the state Department of Human Services.
Maui Man Fatally Injured in Kīhei Industrial Accident
A 61-year-old Kahului man was fatally injured in an industrial accident reported early this morning at a job site located within the Azeka’s Mauka parking lot in South Maui, police said.
Maui Cops Hope to Raise Funds and Awareness for Special Olympics
Law enforcement officers on Maui climbed atop Wallmart in Kahului where they will camp on the roof and seek donations to assist more than 200 local athletes in the program.
Kahului Intersection Closure: Papa at Lono Avenue, 9/26 – 9/29
The Papa/Lono Ave. intersection will be closed starting Friday, Sept. 26, and will reopen at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29 for road reconstruction.
Decision Making Set on New Rules for Maui Fishing Bag and Size Limits
The state will consider approval of new fishing rules that would establish bag and size limits for uhu or parrotfish and kūmū or goatfish caught in Maui waters.
Hawaiʻi Energy Launches Window Air Conditioner $50 Rebate
A trade up promotion for energy efficient air conditioning comes as Maui faced three consecutive days of high temperatures this week, including a record breaking 95 degree temperature on Saturday.
Keālia Visitor Center Remains Closed, Bird Watching Continues
The Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center remains closed due to ongoing mechanical issues with the facility’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.
3 Days of High Temps Recorded in Kahului
Three consecutive days of high temperatures were recorded in Kahului on Maui between Saturday, Sept. 20 and Monday, Sept. 22. The NWS is forecasting sunny skies today with an increase in shower activity through the end of the work week.
