Maui News
Public schools on Maui to receive more than $7.4 million in extra academic support
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i K-12 schools will receive a projected $73 million in new federal funding for the 2023-2024 school year, including more than $7.4 million for schools in Maui County.
Ordinance limiting commercial bicycle tours takes effect Feb. 1
The ordinance will require commercial bicycle tours to obtain a permit on county and state property, including Haleakalā Highway, Baldwin Avenue and Olinda Road.
Weather updates for Saturday: Molokaʻi Warning extended to 9:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Molokaʻi until 9:45 p.m..
Heavy rains result in broken 2-inch water line in Kula, Maui
Due to heavy rains, a 2-inch water line broke and is running through a drain culvert on Kula Highway and Lower Kula Road.
Emergency managers urge caution amid risks of flooding, landslides and gusty winds
Managers from the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency are urging the public to exercise caution amid risks statewide of flooding, landslides and gusty winds.
Breaking: Maui firefighter hospitalized in critical condition after being swept in storm drain
The County of Main issued a statement on Friday evening after a Maui firefighter was swept by flood waters down a storm drain while responding to flooded residences in South Maui.
Historic youth climate rights case has first hearing in Hawaiʻi
The youth plaintiffs contend that the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation operates a transportation system that emits high levels of greenhouse gasses, violating their state constitutional rights.
Haleakalā National Park Summit District is partially closed due to severe weather
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park is closed above Leleiwi Overlook at 8,840 feet due to hazardous road conditions.
Update: South Kīhei Road, Baldwin Beach Park, Central Maui Landfill remain closed
A portion of South Kīhei Road, Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia and the Central Maui Landfill will remain closed overnight, while officials assess damages from flooding caused by heavy rains that occurred Friday, Jan. 27.
Work against human trafficking among new state measures by Hawaiʻi women’s caucus
Bipartisan members of Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus discussed Wednesday its legislative package to help improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s women, children and families, which include work against human trafficking, bolstering custody evaluator plans and establishing a childcare accreditation program.
Mayor issues congratulatory certificate to George Kahumoku Jr.
The certificate congratulates the Grammy award winner on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts.
Rep. Jill Tokuda appointed to Agriculture and House Armed Services committees
“The decisions made in the 2023 Farm Bill will impact Hawaiʻi’s agriculture producers, workers, and families for years to come,” said Rep. Tokuda.
Maui Flood Warning until 1 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28
At 9:36 p.m., radar showed heavy rain over the slopes of Haleakalā, falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with locally heavier rain up to 3 inches per hour.
Kīhei Boat Ramp wash down area to undergo drainage improvements
Drainage improvements to the Kīhei Boat Ramp wash down area on Maui will begin Feb. 6, 2023. The estimated completion date for the $324,820 project is March 3, 2023.
Hawaiʻi economist: Working from home likely to remain for post-pandemic Aloha State
After the height of remote work due to the pandemic in 2020, Hawai’i now has about 20% of its workforce still working remotely, at home or in a hybrid arrangement — and that may not change much in the future, according to Hawai’i economist Paul Brewbaker.
Bernard Brown sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for death of Moreira “Mo” Monsalve
A sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole was handed down to Bernard Brown, who was found guilty of second degree murder for the death of his ex-girlfriend Moreira “Mo” Monsalve.
Emergency Proclamation Homelessness amended to expedite construction of kauhale
The proclamation allows for exemptions from certain processes that typically delay projects in order to expedite construction of low-impact kauhale, or tiny home communities.
Project Graduation funding available for public and private high schools
Maui County has allotted $41,700 for the program aimed at promoting alcohol and drug-free graduation celebrations after commencement. Maui Economic Opportunity is administering the program.
17th Annual Whale Tales makes a splash this February at The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua
Join leading scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and conservationists Feb. 17-20, 2023, to learn the latest in whale research and conservation.
Presentation on “Maui’s Coastal Water Quality: A Six Year Assessment ” Feb. 1, 2023
A free Zoom webinar will focus on findings of the Hui water quality monitoring program, how the past year’s massive storms and brown water events affected water quality, and a new pesticide sampling project.
