Maui News

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.

Today’s vote comes following consistent advancement of the measure in both chambers and 57 hours of testimony from thousands of individuals during committee review in the state House.

The National Weather Service reports that a record rainfall of 3.52 inches was set at Kahului on Sunday, Nov. 10, sinking the old record of 1.78 inches set on the same day in 1955.

Ocean safety crews rescued two individuals from windy waters along the South Maui shoreline on Monday. The first incident was reported at 11:18 a.m. about 400-yards offshore from the Maui Beach Vacation Club

Beamer had reportedly taken a child from the residence and fled, but later returned the child back to the victim. Police say his whereabouts were unknown at last report.

Hawaiʻi residents looking for missing family members in the Philippines, following Typhoon Haiyan, now have a new resource to help in their search.

A 52-year-old male employee suffered minor burns to his arms and face as a result of a fire at the Dragon Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Kahului this afternoon, fire officials confirmed.

There were no immediate advisories issued following a 3.2 preliminary magnitude Hawaiʻi Island earthquake reported at 1:33 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013.