Maui News

The Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa is offering an information session on Maui for prospective students seeking MBA and masters’ degrees in human resource management.

According to Hirono, the amendment to the visa waiver program could have a big impact on the state’s economy, making it easier for thousands of tourists from the region to visit.

“These tests are helping us light the path toward reducing energy consumption and county costs,” said Mayor Arakawa in the announcement.

The outage was first reported at 9:40 a.m., and power was restored to all remaining customers by 12:37 p.m., company officials said.

An estimated 400 uniformed active and reserved rank military personnel will run the free clinics from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 4-12, on different days and locations in Central Maui, West Maui, South Maui, Hāna, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi.

As of this morning, the item had been shared by 4,220 people, had 1,133 likes, and garnered 473 comments. “I think together we’ve all made the point crystal clear. Kamaʻaina and people in general will not allow such unfairness,” said Kekauoha.

Two men are safe after the inflatable boat they were in lost power and began drifting in waters off of McGregor Point on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

A property tax auction is planned on eight properties on Maui that have been delinquent for three or more years, county officials said.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that the restroom at Kamaʻole Beach Park I will be closed for renovations over a three week period.

MECO is asking the public to take measures to prevent the balloons from being released, saying power outages can occur when the items become entangled in power lines.

West Maui lawmakers, Rep. Angus McKelvey and Sen. Roz Baker will host an end of session community town hall meeting on Monday, May 20.

The four-class series is offered for both commercial tour operators and members of the community and includes educational information on Hawaiʻi’s unique marine environment, local conservation efforts, and ocean awareness basics.

“Nurses give so much and care for others so selflessly that we look forward to this chance to honor them for their special gifts by blessing the hands that nurture so many,” said MMMC Chaplain Amy Crowe in a hospital issued press release.

The students were among 569 who completed degrees and certificates at UHMC in the spring semester, and among 8,000 students who earned degrees and certificates across the 10 campus system, school officials said.

The Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk held in Wailuku over the weekend raised $701,716, according to event organizers. When combined with walks on Lanaʻi and Molokaʻi, the event raised $789,816 for Maui County.

Crews from the Maui Fire Department responded to the call at 5:54 a.m. of an ice cream delivery truck on fire about a quarter of a mile south of Launiupoko Beach Park.

A Maui man remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being ejected in a single-vehicle crash on Baldwin Avenue in Pāʻia on Friday night, police said.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources today told Maui Now that it would enforce swimming zones at Ka’a Point, following public concerns that kite surfers were endangering beachgoers.

The charges stem from an initial report in which police say a caller reported a suspicious vehicle, “staking out” the homes at the Cliffs of Kahakuloa neighborhood.

Jeffrey Javier, 58, was one of two men found guilty of conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of meth on the island over the five year period, according to the US Department of Justice.