Maui News
MEO Youth sign waving event brings attention to suicide prevention
Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services continued a decade-long tradition of sign waving to bring community awareness to suicide on Tuesday, Sept. 13, along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului.
Update: 3.8 earthquake centered in waters off of Maui County
A 3.8 magnitude (revised upwards) earthquake was reported at 6:19 a.m. in waters SW of Maui County, according to data compiled by the USGS.
Murder investigation launched after lifeless body found at Puna home on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawai’i Island police have initiated a homicide investigation after finding the “lifeless body of an adult female” in the yard of a home in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision, in the Puna District.
The Westin Maui partners with Project Reef ahead of Maui’s non-mineral sunscreen ban
Complimentary sunscreen stations will be available around the resort beginning on Oct. 1, 2022 in compliance with Ordinance No. 5306 banning the sale, distribution and use of non-mineral sunscreens without a prescription in the County of Maui.
Less pain at the pump on Maui
In Kahului, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas now is $5.42, which is 17 cents lower than last month but still $1.31 per gallon higher than a year ago.
Former Maui County public official charged with fraud in public corruption case
A former Maui County public official has been charged in one of the largest fraud and public corruption cases investigated by the United States Attorney’s Office in Hawaiʻi.
Pool guard recruitment test to result in Sakamoto Pool half day closure, Sept. 16
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 16, 2022, for pool guard trainees to perform swim tests. The Wailuku facility will be re-open from noon to 4 p.m. that day for lap and recreational swimming. The Department of Parks and Recreation thanked the public in advance for their […]
Maui County unemployment rate drops to 3.9% for August 2022
Data from the Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism showed Maui County’s unemployment rate for August 2022 was 3.9%, down from 4.2% the previous month and 6.7% a year ago.
Hawaiʻi Land Trust promotes Denby Freeland to Director of ʻĀina-Based Education
Hawai‘i Land Trust, Hawaiʻi’s statewide local nonprofit land trust that protects, stewards, and connects people to the lands that sustain Hawaiʻi, announced today the promotion of Denby Freeland to Director of ‘Āina-Based Education.
Nighttime closure of Piʻilani Highway for roundabout preparation on Sept. 19, 2022
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation issued a notice today to Maui motorists of a nighttime, full closure of Piʻilani Highway between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue, scheduled from 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.
Council aims to acquire 257 acres in Māʻalaea by eminent domain, but owners push back
A council committee voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend approval to acquire 257 acres in Māʻalaea for preservation. The only problem is the new owners don’t want to sell it.
Update: Kahului man suffers fatal injuries in deadly Maui Lani crash
Police say a preliminary investigation reveals that a silver 2020 Honda CR-V was traveling northeast on Kuikahi Drive when the operator failed to navigate the turn at the intersection and drove through the grassy median and into the opposing lane. The vehicle continued to travel straight, drove over the raised curb, onto the opposing shoulder, and collided into a tree, according to department reports.
Maui mayor, council move to acquire Lahaina Crossroads after tenants face eviction
After longtime residents, including kupuna on fixed incomes, spoke out about looming evictions at one of the last affordable apartment rentals left in Lahaina, county leaders are making moves to purchase the 20-unit Lahaina Crossroads building blocks away from Front Street.
Sen. Hirono speaks out against proposed nationwide abortion ban
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawai’i spoke against the “radical” nationwide abortion ban recently introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) during remarks on the US Senate floor.
UH business alumnus donates $1 million to start innovation fund for law school
University of Hawaiʻi law school will start an innovation fund with a $1 million donation from UH alumnus Jay H. Shidler.
First humpback whale of the season spotted off South Maui
The first humpback whale of the 2022-2023 season was spotted in South Maui by two recreational fishermen aboard their private boat, Wednesday.
All remaining face masks requirements at UH to be lifted after Sept. 16, 2022
The University of Hawaiʻi plans to lift all remaining face mask requirements at all campuses after Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.
New program connects Hawai’i schools with hospitality industry resources
A new statewide program that connects high schools with hospitality industry resources to enhance education and job readiness for students was launched by Hawaiʻi nonprofit ClimbHI.
Trash pickups rescheduled in Kula
Due to personnel shortage, curbside trash collections in Kula have been rescheduled for pickup to Thursday, Sept. 15.
Sumner Erdman aces Hole No. 4 at Seabury Hall Golf Tournament
Alum Sumner Erdman, the former girl’s soccer coach, and current trustee shot a hole-in-one on hole No. 4 early in the day.
