Maui News

The church was established in 1823 as a temporary structure built at Keawaiki, near the site of the present-day Lahaina Public Library. Final reconstruction of Waineʻe Church was completed on April 26, 1953, and the building has remained in tact until today.

The appraisal is for the 2.5 mile stretch of shoreline from Olowalu to Puamana that the county is considering for purchase, to use as future park space.

Baldwin Park in Pāʻia will remain closed until further notice due to ongoing high surf and flooding conditions. Park workers will evaluate whether to reopen the park next week.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa is urging Maui County residents to join him in sending help to the Philippines in its recovery from Typhoon Haiyan by donating to the American Red Cross.

So far, the website features tracking of seven sharks–one male and six female–ranging in size from 9.3 feet to 14.2 feet. The tracking dates back to the period starting between Oct. 17 and 20, 2013, when the sharks were first tagged with the satellite devices.

A Maui inmate who had walked away from a work line in Waikapū more than two weeks ago, has since been located and is now in police custody.

County crews kept Baldwin Park in Pāʻia closed for a second day on Thursday, because of flooding conditions overnight caused by high surf.

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host a Career and Innovation Day to showcase showcase student projects in science and technology, and offer career guidance in hi-tech fields.

Judge Karl Sakamoto today issued a ruling in support of a newly passed law that legalizes same sex marriage in Hawaiʻi, in response to a challenge that was filed by opponents seeking court intervention to prevent its implementation.

The threat of heavy showers and thunderstorms remains for the islands within Maui County as a band of deep moisture approaches from the southeast, according to a National Weather Service forecast.

Recent heavy rains and forecasts calling for more wet weather, prompted a cancellation today of the 20% voluntary water restriction that was in place for Upcountry water customers.

At 10:51 a.m. HST, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Hawaiʻi became the 15th state to legally recognize same-sex marriage, as Governor Neil Abercrombie signed the bill into law before an invited crowd at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.

County crews closed the gravel parking lot and pavilion area of Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia after high surf overnight flooded low-lying areas.

Nēnē breeding and nesting season has started at Haleakalā National Park, prompting an advisory to visitors to obey posted speed limits and exercise caution while driving in the park. Last year, park officials said that on average, there has been one nēnē road fatality per year during the nesting season.

The consumer alert comes on the heels of several reports of suspicious individuals seeking donations in door-to-door activity in the Lahaina area of Maui. At least one resident said they planned to file a complaint with the Maui Police Department.

Same-sex marriage is expected to become legal in Hawaiʻi today during a 10 a.m. bill signing ceremony hosted by Governor Neil Abercrombie at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Liliʻu Theater.

Officials say Bennett is a 17-year veteran of the film industry, having worked as a Unit Still Photographer on the sets of several dozen major motion pictures, ranging in budgets from $2.5 to $150 million.

Same-sex marriage in Hawaiʻi is one signature away from becoming law after passing in a final 19-4 vote by the Hawaiʻi Senate today.

Marine experts are asking the public to be on the lookout for the entangled humpback, and warned the public to never attempt to disentangle a whale themselves.

The threat of heavy rain will initially be greatest over Hawaiʻi Island and Maui, starting late Tuesday night; then gradually shift westward over the remainder of Maui County late Wednesday.