Maui News
Nighttime traffic signal upgrades planned islandwide on Maui
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation advises the public of planned night work to upgrade operating systems at approximately 80 state-owned traffic signals across the island of Maui.
UH Maui College’s Pā‘ina Market is a well kept “lunch secret”
The small but mighty World Plate class at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Culinary Arts Program is preparing dishes in the newly modernized Pā‘ina Market. In addition to the UHMC ʻohana, dining is also open to the public.
Update: Large 7.6 earthquake off Mexico, officials determine there is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an update saying that based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected, and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Sept. 18, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Sept. 18, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Standing Rock songstress sings protest music, of life struggles
Tickets go on sale Wednesday for the performance of protest folk singer Raye Zaragoza, which takes place Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
MAILE AMBER Alerts used for only second time in Hawai’i, with two rescued children
For the first time in 17 years, wireless phones across the State of Hawaiʻi received the unfamiliar siren sounds and buzzing of MAILE AMBER alerts, detailing an abduction of a teen on the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: Ahuʻailāʻau gets a geophysical “X-ray” using ground penetrating radar
Scientists from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and collaborators from the University of South Florida had the unique opportunity to get a peek at the layers inside Ahuʻailāʻau (the cone that formed around fissure 8) with ground penetrating radar (GPR) over the summer.
West Maui Taxpayers hold candidates night, Oct. 13
The West Maui Taxpayers Association is holding a “General Candidates Night” at the Lahaina Civic Center’s Social Hall on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
Special webinar on seabirds, and a bill to address light pollution on Maui
A special webinar takes place on Monday as part of the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s Know Your Ocean Speaker Series. Topics include seabirds in Maui County, and an upcoming bill to better protect them.
List: Maui lane closures through Sept. 23, 2022
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. This includes the full nighttime closure of the Piʻilani Highway from 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Ave.
After Maui woman dies from asthma, ‘Lungs for Life’ event aims to boost awareness
When Maui resident Carmen Pasion Dagulo, 56, was buried earlier this year, her grieving family had no idea what had caused Dagulo’s unexpected death in the middle of the night. “After two months the funeral director told me it was an acute asthma attack,” said Dagulo’s sister, Lalaine Pasion. “Her husband said, ‘I didn’t know you could die from asthma.’” That’s why Pasion is determined to help spread awareness about the dangers of adult asthma, which is often overlooked.
First South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee meeting announced
The South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Lokelani Intermediate School cafeteria at 1401 Līloa Drive, Kīhei. The event kicks off the next phase of the South Maui Community Plan update.
Abducted teen on Big Island rescued Saturday; Alleged kidnapper arrested
Teen Mikella Lani Debina, who was abducted Friday on the Big Island by a 52-year-old man, was rescued Saturday at a cafe in Hilo. The manhunt continues for her kidnapper.
Hawaiian Telcom employees volunteer for “Day in the Community”
More than 500 Hawaiian Telcom employees signed up to volunteer for various community service projects statewide as part of the company’s annual “Day in the Community,” held on Friday. Here on Maui, volunteers assisted with a cleanup of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Beach in Kīhei with Mālama Maui Nui
Update/located: Hawaii Island police searching for man wanted in connection with kidnapping
Update: Hawaii Island Police have located and arrested Duncan Kealoha Mahi in Hilo. The investigation remains continuing. Police would like to thank the community for their assistance. Previous Post: Hawaii Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Duncan Kealoha Mahi, M-52. Wanted for outstanding warrants and Kidnapping investigation. Mahi last seen in Downtown […]
Maui Waena, Kīhei Charter among largest middle and charter schools respectively
Maui Waena Intermediate School in Kahului has among the largest middle school enrollment in the state with 1,044 students. Kīhei Charter School has the third largest charter school enrollment in Hawaiʻi with 693 students.
Second medical cannabis dispensary approved for Green Aloha on Kauaʻi
The state Department of Health has approved Green Aloha, Ltd.’s application to open a second retail facility on Kauaʻi. Green Aloha’s new retail location is at 2827 Poʻipū Road in Kōloa. Green Aloha expects to begin sales today, on Sept. 17, 2022.
12 Maui beaches face high vulnerability to coastal threats from sea-level rise
Three beach parks in West Maui–Launiupoko, Ukumehame, and Wahikuli Wayside Park–had the lowest adaptation potential to withstand impacts of sea level rise, based on five indicators of vulnerability.
18th Annual Lahaina Town Cleanup seeks volunteers
Volunteers are being sought for the 18th Annual Lahaina Town Cleanup to be held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the cleanup will be held from 8 a.m. to noon.
Update/located: Maile Amber Alert issued for missing teen Mikella Debina
A Maile Amber Alert was issued for 15-year-old Mikella Debina, who was last seen about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, in the area of Anaeho’omalu Bay near Waikoloa Beach Drive on Hawaiʻi Island. Police have reason to believe the girl was abducted and issued the alert overnight.
