Maui News
New drone technology deployed to fight Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
A University of Hawai‘i at Hilo geographer is putting a new aerial chainsaw device to the test that could assist in the battle to save Hawaiʻi’s ʻōhiʻa lehua trees from a deadly fungal pathogen.
Flare up of Kauaʻula fire burns in hills above Launiupoko
Fire crews battled a flare-up of a wildfire in West Maui overnight in the area above Launiupoko. The flare-up was reported shortly before 6 p.m.
Molokaʻi man arrested on suspicion of second degree murder
A Molokaʻi man was placed under arrest on suspicion of second degree murder after authorities were called to his home and discovered the body of a lifeless female within the home.
Update: Brush fire burns 8 acres in Māʻalaea, now 100% contained
An afternoon brush fire burned 8 acres in Māʻalaea since it was first reported at 1:49 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Fire crews were able to gain 100% containment by 5:40 p.m.
Just 3 weeks left to apply for Small Business Administration disaster loans for drought
The application deadline is Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 for US Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans related to drought conditions in Hawai‘i, Kalawao and Maui counties.
Volcano Watch: Learning from the impacts of Kīlauea’s 2018 LERZ lava flows
Damage classification included all types of structures, including homes, water tanks and other farming or industrial buildings. Inundating 14 square miles (35.5 square km) of land, Kīlauea’s 2018 lava flows destroyed 1,839 and damaged 90 structures in total. These are the highest recorded numbers of impacted structures from a lava flow event in Hawaiʻi and one of the highest globally.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Hawaiʻi had 60 traffic deaths in six months
In Hawaiʻi, there were 527 traffic-related deaths from 2017-2021. From January through June 2022, there were 60 fatalities statewide, compared to 46 during the same period in 2021.
Cast members on hand for Maui screening of “The Wind & The Reckoning”
The award-winning made in Hawaiʻi film, “The Wind & The Reckoning,” makes its way to Maui’s Consolidated Theatres Kaʻahumanu. The first Maui screening was held on Friday, with an additional screening tonight, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.
UH Maui College Offers Free CNA Trainings across Maui County
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering free training for individuals residing on Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Maui (including Hāna in East Maui) to become Certified Nurse Aides during the spring 2023 semester. Classes run from Jan. 9 to May 12, and involve both online and in-person instruction.
98 students from Japan participate in educational beach cleanup in Hawaiʻi
The students, who arrived in Honolulu on Nov. 16 on Hawaiian Airlines’ flight from Osaka, are participating in a special educational excursion. As a part of their trip, students had an opportunity to learn Sustainable Development Goals highlighting the environmental threat of plastic marine litter.
Hāna Highway intermittent closures for repairs at Waikani Stream
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is advising motorists of intermittent closures of Hāna Highway (Route 360) at the Waikani Stream Bridge at mile post 19.5 on Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2 between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Imua Family Services’ Holiday Toy Drive at Wailea Village, Nov. 21-Dec. 7
Wailea Village’s shops, boutiques and restaurants are working together to collect new and unwrapped toys to benefit the ʻohana and keiki of IMUA Family Services. From Nov. 21 to Dec. 7, kamaʻāina and visitors are encouraged to drop off toys at Aloha Hat Company, HUE Home + Design, and Sabado Art Gallery.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to hear lawsuit challenging legality of Maui houseless “sweep”
The Hawai’i Supreme Court decided Thursday to hear a lawsuit challenging the legality of a September 2021 “sweep” that Maui County officials conducted of a houseless encampment near Kanahā Beach Park.
MEO’s first executive director “Jonesie” Medeiros passes
Elizabeth “Jonesie” Medeiros laid the foundation for the nonprofit Community Action Program, first serving as administrator for what would become Maui Economic Opportunity.
Gov. Ige extends emergency disaster relief for Maui axis deer crisis into January
Governor David Ige issued a fifth proclamation relating to the Maui County axis deer crisis, extending the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 17, 2023.
Haleakalā Waldorf School 37th Holiday Faire, Dec. 3
The Haleakalā Waldorf School’s 37th annual Holiday Faire takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Surfer pulled unresponsive from waters at Kanahā, Maui
A male surfer was pulled unresponsive from waters about a half mile off of Kanahā Beach Park Friday morning, Maui fire officials said.
Maui Family Support Service celebrates 42 years
In FY22, the organization served more than 6,300 individuals throughout Maui County.
Main waterline break closes restrooms and showers at Launiupoko Beach Park
Public restrooms and showers at Launiupoko Beach Park are closed pending needed repairs due to a main waterline break.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas prices in holding pattern before Thanksgiving
n Kahului, the average price for regular unleaded gas per gallon is $5.26, which is one cent lower than last week, eight cents lower than last month and 79 cents higher than a year ago.
