Maui News
Volcano Watch: Volcanoes of American Samoa
Ta‘ū volcano in American Samoa experienced volcanic unrest in the form of an earthquake swarm that was felt throughout the Manuʻa Islands (Ofu-Olosega and Ta‘ū Islands) from late July through early September 2022.
Maui Kahu Wayne Higa holds on to faith in effort to restore 146-year-old Kaʻahumanu Church, an early symbol of women’s rights
Preserving a Hawaiian church more than 140 years old takes perseverance and patience–traits that Kahu Wayne Higa has a lot of, as he embarks on a task to honor its historic legacy.
Video surveillance shows clumsy thief in smash-and-grab burglary at Hi-Tech Pāʻia
The suspect is seen browsing the sunglass rack, dropping items along the way and taking a handful of merchandise including skateboards, eyewear and backpacks.
Governor-elect Josh Green travels to Japan to promote travel between Japan and Hawaiʻi
Governor-elect Josh Green and his wife Jaime Green were scheduled to depart for Japan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, to meet with government officials and travel industry partners to promote travel and business between Hawaiʻi and Japan.
Barge operator to pay $1.1 million for damaging 15,000 corals in Honolulu Harbor
In May 2021, while dredging Honolulu Harbor, the anchors and cables of a barge operated by Healy Tibbitts Builders broke or damaged more than 15,000 corals and 140 square yards of live rock.
Need to restore your driver’s license or car registration? Help available at Wailuku event
The “Road to Restoration” event will take place on Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku. The services are free.
Hui Holidays Gift Shop returns Nov. 18
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center’s annual Hui Holidays shopping event returns from Nov. 18 through Dec. 24, 2022. Hui Holidays will feature unique gifts from over 70 local artists and vendors.
Mayor-elect Richard Bissen is now accepting resumes for new administration
Mayor-elect Richard Bissen is now accepting resumes as he organizes and fills positions for his new administration.
Day 4: Stubborn West Maui fire still 40% contained, overnight rain provided some relief
A stubborn brush fire continued to burn in the uppermost elevations of the West Maui Mountains this morning, mauka of areas between Kahoma and Launiupoko, according to the Maui Fire Department.
Rule change approved: Permits required for use of lay nets in state waters
Department officials say permits will allow DAR to track the number of lay net fishers on a yearly basis. It will also promote compliance with lay net regulations and help DLNR’s Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement crack down on the illegal use of lay nets.
Krank Cycles is seeking volunteers to help assemble 400 bikes for Christmas giveaway
Krank Cycles Maui is seeking volunteers to help assemble 400 bicycles for a Christmas giveaway for deserving keiki in Maui County.
Hawaiʻi congressional leaders thank service members on Veterans Day
Members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation thanked the US Armed forces for their service as the nation honors them on Veterans Day.
Six Maui police Sergeants promoted to rank of Lieutenant
The Maui Police Department today announced the promotion of six Sergeants to the rank of Lieutenant. All promotions are scheduled to take effect on Nov. 16, 2022.
Average gas price in Kahului is $5.27, 82 cents higher than a year ago
Gas prices remained mainly stable throughout the state this past week, with the average price of regular unleaded gas at $5.27 per gallon in Kahului.
AARP Hawaiʻi offering free caregiver breakfast workshop at Maui Beach Hotel
At the workshops, you’ll meet other caregivers, learn about resources available to you from the state, county and AARP — and get a free breakfast.
Fine art auction returns to Four Seasons Resort Maui
The auction’s proceeds will benefit the Pacific Cancer Foundation, Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children and the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge.
Temporary Wednesday closures implemented to address permit backlog
The Plans Review Section of the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division will be closed to the public temporarily on Wednesdays beginning Nov. 16, 2022. The Maui County Department of Planning made the announcement today saying this will allow personnel to catch up on a backlog of plan reviews for permit applications.
Day 3: West Maui fire scorches 2,100 acres, burns mauka brush between Kahoma & Launiupoko
Firefighters continue efforts to contain a stubborn fire in West Maui that has burned 2,100 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday.
Free Hawaiian Music Series, Lahaina outdoor concert Nov. 17
The popular Hawaiian Music Series will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. on the Baldwin Home lawn.
Hawaiʻi sees rise in early season respiratory virus rates, high level of RSV infection
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.
