Maui News
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.
Pacific Whale Foundation to host inaugural Great Beach Cleanup on four days in February
The Pacific Whale Foundation is encouraging Maui residents and visitors to celebrate the annual return of migrating humpback whales to Maui Nui by participating in its inaugural Great Beach Cleanup.
More than $1 million awarded to CNHA to expand Pop-up Mākeke
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has been awarded a total of $1,053,000 in funding to expand operations for its Pop-Up Mākeke, an online marketplace supporting more than 500 of Hawai‘i’s businesses.
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course closed due to flooding
The Waiehu Municipal Golf Course closed on Thursday morning, Jan. 26 due to flooding.
Maui cohort formed to help address the shortage of Licensed Practical Nurses
Kaiser Permanente, UNITE Here! Local 5 and the University of Hawaii Maui College are launching a program to train current employees to become Licensed Practical Nurses. Once licensed, the cohort participants will have the opportunity to apply and fill critical open Kaiser Permanente LPN positions. The program aims to address the state’s nursing shortage which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Annual blessing marks start of critical Kauaʻi forest bird field season
Of the eight remaining forest bird species on Kaua‘i, two face imminent extinction. The ‘akikiki and ‘akeke‘e, are threatened by mosquito-borne avian malaria.
Schatz joins in introducing legislation to give federal workers an average 8.7% pay raise
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and US Representative Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) reintroduced the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, a bill that would provide federal employees with an 8.7% pay increase in calendar year 2024.
