Maui News
Phase 2 excavation contract awarded, remediation continues at Haleakalā fuel spill site
A contract for Phase 2 excavation work has been awarded as remediation efforts continue at Haleakalā. Officials with the Space Surveillance Squadron hosted a community forum this week to provide an update on the status of efforts at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex where a lightning strike and equipment malfunction resulted in the release of 700 gallons of fuel at the facility in January.
Hawaiʻi legislature passes bill to expand access to preschool
Hawaiʻi’s House and Senate have unanimously passed HB961, a bill that aims to increase access to preschool through financial assistance and early learning opportunities.
Maui Flood Advisory until 8:45 p.m.
At 5:31 p.m., radar and rain gages showed heavy rainfall over several areas on Maui. Peak rates of 1 to 2 inches were recorded over the slopes of Haleakalā near Hāna, and over the West Maui Mountains near Kahakuloa and Waikapū.
Maui police promote Gordon Sagun Jr. to Lieutenant
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of Gordon Sagun Jr. to the rank of Lieutenant, effective on May 1, 2023.
Maui’s Anson Cabello advances out of US Open local qualifying event
Maui’s Anson Cabello advanced out of US Open local qualifying held Wednesday at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course. The 18 year old from Kahului, was among the top two in the event, finishing at 73 (+2).
MISC and Pukalani Superette partner with Montessori students in honor of Earth Day
Maui Invasive Species Committee and Pukalani Superette partnered in a unique community outreach event in honor of Earth Day. Students in grade K-8 at the Montessori School of Maui were presented with the challenge of customizing paper grocery bags with messages expressing their appreciation and concern for Maui’s environment.
Schatz joins bipartisan effort to protect children on social media
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), joined two colleagues in introducing new legislation that seeks to protect children from the impacts of social media.
Downed power lines force closure of Lower Kula Road
Lower Kula Road is closed in both directions from Copp Road to Malia Iokepa Place due to downed power lines across the roadway. There is no estimated time on when the road will reopen.
Lahaina: Waves of Change featured at Movies at The Old Prison
Lahaina: Waves of Change, a documentary dedicated to Lahaina and recounted through the eyes of Hawaiian musician Eddie Kamae, will be screened at this month’s “Movies at the Old Prison.” The free event will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m.
DHS extends preschool open doors deadline to April 28
The state Department of Human Services is extending the application deadline to apply for the Preschool Open Doors program to April 28, 2023.
AAA Hawaiʻi: gas prices remain stable for third week
Hawaiʻi gas prices remained stable for a third straight week. In Kahului own Maui, the average price of $4.85 is the same as last week, one cent lower than last month and 52 cents lower than a year ago.
Animation is now an official A.S. degree path at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
Beginning with the Fall 2023 semester, students interested in Animation may pursue an Associate’s Degree at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College via its Academy for Creative Media. Animation and Filmmaking graduates may transfer to UH Mānoa for just two additional years of in-person study to earn a B.A. at the School of Cinematic Arts.
UH spring 2023 commencement schedule includes May 11 graduation at UHMC
Graduates will be celebrated throughout the University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system this spring. The UHMC commencement is set for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 at the campus Great Lawn.
Sen. DeCoite announces nearly $100M secured in state budget for Maui Nui
Nearly $100 million in capital improvement projects and grant-in-aid appropriations were included for Maui Nui in the final version of the state budget that was voted on in conference committee earlier in the week.
Hawaiʻi teachers ratify new four-year contract with 14.5% raises
Hawaiʻi’s public school teachers have overwhelmingly approved a new four-year contract providing pay raises of approximately 14.5%, as well as other cost and non-cost improvements.
Budget Bill includes funds for a Maui Axis Deer program, Bovine Tuberculosis operations on Molokaʻi
On Maui, the budget includes the addition of $6.1 million in general funds in FY24 and FY25 for the Maui Axis Deer program; $1.1 million in FY25 for six months of funding to support new housing at the Maui Community Correctional Center; and the addition of three permanent positions and $98,500 in FY24 and $200,250 in FY25 for UH Maui College’s health center.
Coast Guard searching for missing Australian cruise ship passenger off Hawaiʻi
Coast Guard crews have launched a search for a cruise ship passenger from Australia, 500-miles south of Kailua Kona, Hawaiʻi Island.
No tsunami expected after 4.1 earthquake off Kaʻū Coast of Big Island
There is no tsunami expected following a preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake reported at 4:31 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Unlicensed care home on Maui gets Notice of Violation
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Office of Health Care Assurance issued a Notice of Violation and Order today to Bella Ariota, and/or Ariota, Frank & Bella Trust, for operating an unlicensed adult residential care home at 732 Pala Circle in Kahului, Maui.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct routine aerial line inspections on Maui, May 2 and 8
Hawaiian Electric will use a helicopter to perform routine power line inspections on Maui on Tuesday, May 2 and Monday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exact times and locations are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
