Maui News
List: Maui lane closures through Jan. 12, 2024
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
University of Hawaiʻi launching space tech development center, student-training hub
The University of Hawaiʻi is in the initial stages of establishing a space engineering and instrument development center at the UH Institute for Astronomy’s facilities on the UH Hilo campus, thanks to general fund support from the Hawaiʻi State Legislature and Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.
Volcano Watch: Separating signals. What matters to seismologists?
Whether they originate above or below the Earth’s surface, a wide array of signals appear on the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s earthquake-detecting (seismic) data streams. Part of a seismic analyst’s duty is identifying normal versus irregular seismic activity.
CocoNene opens new store at International Market Place after loss of Lahaina store
CocoNene, the local brand known for its made in Hawaiʻi products, has expanded its presence at International Market Place on Oʻahu. The Waikīkī expansion is part of rebuilding and recovery efforts after the Lahaina flagship store was lost in the West Maui fire in August of 2023. It also comes a month after the grand opening of their new store in Māʻalaea, Maui at the Maui Harbor Shops.
Update/Located: 65-year-old Haʻikū woman reported missing
UPDATE: Michelle Kwik was located and transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for evaluation, according to Maui police. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance in locating Kwik, who was reported missing by her family on Jan. 6, 2024.
Cold front to impact Hawaiʻi from late Sunday through Tuesday, Flood Watch issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for all Hawaiian Islands from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon.
The MACC presents free community screening of BON-UTA documentary
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a free screening for the Maui community of the documentary, Bon-Uta in the McCoy Studio Theater Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. The event is free to the public but pre-registration online only at MauiArts.org is required beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9.
Compost reimbursement program accepting applications
The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture Plant Industry Division is accepting applications for the Compost Reimbursement Program for Fiscal Year 2024, which may reimburse agricultural producers for the cost of purchasing compost, including transportation costs.
FAA orders grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft after incident
The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering the temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by US airlines or in US territory.
Moratorium on Maui electric disconnections for nonpayment extended through March 5
Suspension of service disconnections for all Hawaiian Electric customers on Maui has been extended through at least March 5, 2024, in accordance with the extension of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation. Maui customers who are financially challenged by the devastating wildfires will not have to worry about potential disconnection of their electric service, according to the announcement.
DOT: Hawaiʻi ends 2023 with 94 traffic fatalities
“Every year we start with zero traffic fatalities but that doesn’t mean the pain and loss of those dying in avoidable crashes the previous year goes away,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen.
Rep. Poepoe of Molokaʻi will continue to serve as member of Act 279 Working Group
Representative Mahina Poepoe of Molokaʻi continues her service on the House’s Act 279 Working Group, to oversee the Department of Hawaiian Home Land’s execution of funds.
Kāohi Molokaʻi youth program earns DOT Nō Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Kāohi youth program on Molokaʻi received the state Department of Transportation Nō Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award for keeping a 2-mile stretch of Kamehameha V Highway clean.
Phone line inoperable at Waiehu Golf Course
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced its phone line is inoperable until repairs are made on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Government, nonprofit partners join to launch $500M Maui Interim Housing Plan, unveil shovel-ready lot at Maui Lani
The collective effort, called the “Maui Interim Housing Plan” commits to securing a pool of 3,000 housing units with 18-month commitments to provide a stable place for households displaced by the Maui fires, currently residing in short-term hotels.
71-year-old woman rescued after her vehicle takes plunge off Kahekili Highway
A 71-year-old Maui woman and her dog are safe after the vehicle they were in plunged off the Kahekili Highway on Friday.
Maui High among two HIDOE schools recognized for excellence in civic education
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is proud to announce and celebrate two high schools — Mililani and Maui High — that have been recognized as the first-ever Hawaiʻi Schools of Democracy. Maui High School will be recognized for their achievement at a school ceremony on Monday.
Gov. Green extends Emergency Proclamation on Wildfires
Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed the Ninth Emergency Proclamation on Wildfires to extend and facilitate state support for the recovery of the people of Maui.
Maui Behavioral Health Resources’ Pūlama nā ‘Ohana Team helps wildfire survivors with everyday needs
The Pūlama nā ‘Ohana team from Maui Behavioral Health Resources has been working in the community for the past several months to provide assistance to those effected by the Maui wildfires.
Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi hosts Maui Suicide Prevention Mini Conference, Jan. 25
Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi’s 4th Annual Maui Suicide Prevention Mini Conference, “Resilience, Renewal and Recovery,” is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Wailuku.
