Maui News
Opening of Kūlanihākoʻi High School campus delayed due to unresolved pedestrian safety issues
The opening of the new Kūlanihāko‘i High School campus in Kīhei is delayed due to outstanding issues related to requirements for a grade-separated pedestrian crossing across the Pi‘ilani Highway to access the campus.
More Maui County residents are leaving electric bills unpaid; some resources can help
In light of global inflation and the end of COVID-19 assistance, some Maui County residents are having a hard time paying their utility bills, according to recent data.
Rescue at “Olivine Pools”: 3 visitors knocked down by large wave, treated for injuries
All three were transported by the Emergency Medical Service for treatment of injuries. Fire officials say one woman suffered lacerations, one had an arm injury, and the man had injuries to his head and neck. All were described as visitors in their mid-20s.
363 acres returned to DHHL on Molokaʻi in a US Military move to “right-size” its footprint
More than 363 acres is being returned to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the island of Molokaʻi as the US Air Force moves to “right-size” its footprint.
Live firefighter training near Kahului Airport
The state Department of Transportation Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting crews are conducting Live Fire Training near the Kahului Airport today. Black smoke can be visible during the training, which continues through 12 p.m.
Betty White’s legacy lives on, Maui Humane Society accepting donations in her honor
Though Betty White didn’t live to see her 100th birthday, her legacy continues to live on as people worldwide donate to their favorite animal charities in her honor on her birthday, Jan. 17, known as the Betty White Challenge.
Snorkeler rescued in Nāpili; 3 people aboard capsized Jet Ski at Kanahā brought to safety
County of Maui ocean safety officers rescued a snorkeler caught in a rip current and three people aboard a capsized jet ski Thursday, during a second day of high surf from a north-northwest swell.
Hawaiian Airlines Outlook includes Amazon partnership, infrastructure investment
Maui Now’s Wendy Osher talked one-on-one with Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram, who shared a business update and what’s to come for Hawaiian Airlines in 2023, including a new partnership with Amazon that will help to diversify the airline’s portfolio.
After pandemic buying frenzy, Maui home prices may ease — but not by much
Although Maui County’s real estate market is facing uncharted territory after the frenzied homebuying of the pandemic, Realtors Association of Maui said signs point to slightly softer prices heading into the new year. Low inventory, though, will keep home prices relatively high, and potential buyers shouldn’t expect costs to plummet to pre-pandemic numbers.
Maui surfers storm into finals day at Sambazon World Junior Championships
Maui surfers, Jackson Bunch and Eli Hanneman storm into Finals Day at the SAMBAZON World Junior Championships after posting strong heat totals, and earning Round of 16 victories.
28-inch ball python snake found in Kahaluʻu, turned in to Honolulu Zoo
A live ball python was turned in to the Honolulu Zoo on Wednesday afternoon under the state’s Amnesty Program. State officials say the snake was dropped off by a person who requested to remain anonymous and only indicated that the snake was found in Kahaluʻu.
Hawaiʻi’s first two community-owned solar projects coming to Molokaʻi
These projects could meet over 20% of Molokai’s energy needs and serve an estimated 1,500 households on the island. The Ho‘āhu Community-Based Renewable Energy Projects, Pālā‘au Solar and Kualapu‘u Solar, will be the first on the island to offer the shared solar program.
Haleakalā National Park recruiting Hawaiian Immersion school teacher
The National Park Service is recruiting one teacher to create a guided field trip in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) for fourth graders.
Maui youth polo all-stars to compete in national competition in California
The six young female athletes of the Maui Polo Club, which has operated since 1888, practice weekly with the Makawao-based horses.
Pacific Whale Foundation seeking photos of flukes to help with research
Researchers at the Pacific Whale Foundation collect images of whale flukes to document repeat sightings of previously identified and catalogued whales through an applied research methodology known as Marked Resights.
2023 Maui Whale Festival features month-long celebration in February
Pacific Whale Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, announced the 2023 return of its annual Maui Whale Festival in February.
Photos: XL swell brings epic surf to Peʻahi “Jaws” on Maui’s north shore
Wednesday’s extra-large swell brought epic surf conditions to Maui’s famed Pe’ahi “Jaws” surf break. Big wave surfers were captured charging the mountainous waves as safety crews stood by to assist. Photographer, Martin Caprile shared these photos with us.
Deidre Tegarden, Christopher and Lynn Curtis to receive Nihon Bunka Awards
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui announced this year’s prestigious Nihon Bunka Award recipients: Deidre Tegarden, Christopher Curtis and Lynn Shikatani Curtis.
Blessing and unveiling held for 100-foot mural on Church Street in Wailuku
A blessing was held this week for a 100-foot mural entitled “Mōhala I ka wai ka maka o ka pua,” translated as “Unfolded by the water are the faces of the flowers.”
Maui Ocean Safety crews conduct multiple rescues as XL swell peaks
Ocean Safety crews on Maui used rescue watercraft to make multiple rescues Wednesday as an XL swell peaked along the north and west facing shores.
