Maui News
Drier Than Normal Wet Season Expected
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Honolulu has released their wet season outlook for 2014 – 2015. The wet season in Hawaii typically runs from October through April.
Maui Thing Clothing Line Collaborates with Children’s Bookstore
Maui Thing representatives say the collaboration provides a welcome change to help sustain both small businesses.
8,000 People Expected at 1st Made in Maui Festival
An estimated 8,000 individuals are expected to attend the first ever Made in Maui County Festival, which is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., this Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Structure Fire at Towing Business in Puʻunēnē Doused
Crews arrived at the Amazing Towing and Collision Specialist business in Puʻunēnē and came upon a fire to the rear of the building.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 6+ Papua New Guinea Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 6.4 (preliminary magnitude 6.9) earthquake reported at 5:34 p.m. HST on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 in the Papua New Guinea area of the New Britain Region, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Mobile Measles Treatment Area Set Up as Precaution
A mobile measles treatment area has been set up outside of the Kaiser Maui Lani Clinic in Wailuku as a precautionary measure to prevent additional exposure, officials tell Maui Now.
Maui Waena’s Arase Named Maui District Teacher of the Year
Maui teacher Richard Arase was selected as Maui District Teacher of the Year, and is one of seven teachers being considered for the 2015 State Teacher of the Year honor.
Health Hearing on Maui to Address Budget Shortfall
The hearing is related to the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation and their plans to streamline operations to address anticipated budget shortfalls.
Maui Senator English Named Majority Leader
The Hawai‘i State Senate announced its new leadership team, which includes Maui’s J. Kalani English, who will serve as Majority Leader during the upcoming 28th Legislature.
Maui Crime Log: 10/26-11/1 Burglaries, Thefts, Break-ins
Maui police responded to 26 burglaries, 10 vehicle thefts, and 20 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2014.
Maui Waena has Fourth Largest Enrollment in State
In Maui County, the DOE counted 20,950 students enrolled on three islands in grades K-12. While there was overall growth across most grades, the department reported a significant drop in kindergarten enrollment, attributing the decline to a new law that changed the entry age to 5 years old.
Monsanto to File Lawsuit Challenging Maui GMO Moratorium
Monsanto executives said “We believe this referendum is invalid and contrary to long established state and federal laws that support both the safety and lawful testing and planting of GMO plants.”
Maui County No Longer in Last Place for Voter Turnout
Turnout in Maui County was still low, but bucked it’s recent trend as the lowest in the state. That title went to Hawaiʻi County this time around, which recorded a 47.7% turnout.
Maui Votes “YES” on GMO Moratorium
Maui voters have approved an initiative that places a moratorium on GMO cultivation in Maui County. A total of 23,082 people vote YES in favor of the moratorium, representing 50.2% of the vote, while 22,005 people voted against the measure for a very close 47.9% of the vote.
2014 General Election Results – FINAL SUMMARY
GMO vote is a YES with 50% of the vote; Cochran wins West Maui; Mayor Arakawa reelected to another term.
Maui Voters Head to the Polls: Voting Open Until 6 p.m.
The state’s 232 polling places opened as planned today with no major problems reported by mid-day. Here in Maui County, there are a total of 34 polling places and 87,327 registered voters.
“STEAM” Grant Awarded to Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant from the Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation for a program focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Solar Application Backlog Plan Unveiled: 330 on Maui Awaiting Approval
There are an estimated 330 customers on Maui awaiting approvals on circuits with high amounts of installed PV. As of September 2014, company officials said 10% of Maui Electric customers had rooftop solar.
President Signs Disaster Declaration for Pāhoa Lava Flow
The declaration was in response to an Oct. 24 request made by Governor Neil Abercrombie for federal aid.
PHOTOS: Maui Police Chief and Deputy Officially Sworn In
Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu and newly selected Deputy Chief Dean Rickard were officially sworn in to their respective posts today during a ceremony held at the Kīhei police station in South Maui.
