Maui News
Hawaiʻi After School Initiative Selected for NFL Grant
The REACH initiative, which is short for Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture and Health, was established in March 2013 by Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui of Maui as a way to keep students on track towards graduation and prepare them for future success.
ʻImi Ikena Affordable Housing Project Opens Today
The four-story apartment building is located at 511 ʻImi Place and includes 28 two- and three-bedroom units.
Fast-Track Kahoma Village Project Update
The Maui County Council’s Land Use Committee meeting relating to the proposed fast-track affordable housing project at Kahoma Village is scheduled to reconvene on Friday.
Mayor to Deliver State of the County at MACC
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa announced he will deliver his 2014 State of the County Address on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the McCoy Studio Theater at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.
Bill Seeks Cultivation and Export of Marijuana from Hawaiʻi
A bill introduced at the state Legislature is aimed at developing a plan for the cultivation and export of marijuana in Hawaiʻi for sale in foreign jurisdictions where usage is legal.
Rooftop Solar Installations Up 39% in Hawaiʻi
There are a total of 5,246 solar installations in Maui County, that have a total operating capacity of 41 megawatts.
Vigil For Missing Maui Woman “Mo” Draws 300
An estimated 300 people attended a candlelight vigil held last night for missing Maui woman, Moreira “Mo” Monsalve.
Maui Invitational Generated $12.7M for Island Economy
The 30th annual EA SPORTS Maui Invitational generated an estimated $12.7 million in visitor spending for the local economy, according to a tournament announcement.
Honu Huddle: Turtles Gather in Kahului
At around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, an estimated 75 green sea turtles were observed inside of Pier 1 near the Wailuku-Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
Mariners Urged to Prepare for High Surf
The US Coast Guard issued a reminder to mariners today, urging them to use caution in anticipation of high surf expected today and tomorrow throughout the island chain.
UPDATE: Winds Force Temporary Closure of Summit to Some Vehicles
Due to sustained winds in excess of 50 mph, high profile vehicles with 15 passengers or were are not being allowed at the summit, said Polly Angelakis, chief of interpretation and education at Haleakalā National Park.
Pedestrian Killed in Collision Near Piʻikea Roundabout
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries after he was struck by a box delivery truck just west of the Piʻikea Avenue/Līloa Drive roundabout intersection in South Maui this morning. Maui police have since identified the victim as Kenneth Elf, 47, of Kīhei.
VIDEO: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Announces Re-Election Bid
The first-term congresswoman cited accomplishments that included support for service members and native Hawaiians.
UPDATE: High Water Closes Remote Section Road Near Nuʻu
A remote section of road on the Piʻilani Highway (31) was closed for about three hours between Nuʻu Landing and Pāhihi Gulch in Kaupō due to high water levels running across the roadway.
Maui’s Ing Introduces Ban on Smoking at Public Beaches
Ing says that at a recent beach cleanup on Maui, volunteers picked up more than 14,000 cigarette butts from the beach in just two hours.
Wind Blamed for Nāpili Power Outage
Wind is being blamed for a power outage that affected an estimated 1,300 customers in the Nāpili area of West Maui. The outage resulted when high winds blew branches into power lines.
Flood Advisory Until 7:30 a.m. for Maui
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say that at around 6:15 a.m., radar showed heavy rain near Nuʻu in East Maui—that’s about 21 miles southeast of Kahului.
Maui Featured in Top Chef Season Finale
The episodes, filmed in the South Maui resort area of Wailea, are scheduled to air on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at 8 p.m. Hawaiʻi time on Oceanic Time Warner Cable channels 40, 560, and 1560.
Governor’s Address: Invasive Species, Education, Homeless
Governor Neil Abercrombie delivered his fourth State of the State Address today from the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.
Candlelight Vigil Planned in Honor of Missing Maui Woman
Organizers say the vigil is being held to show solidarity as a community in efforts to find Moreira “Mo” Monsalve who has been missing since Sunday, Jan. 12.
