Maui News
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.0 Loyalty Islands earthquake
There is no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi following a 7.0 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 11:03 a.m. HST Southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
Two Maui teams to compete in 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas
In May, 32 Hawaiʻi elementary, middle and high school robotics teams – including two middle school teams from Pukalani STEM Imagineers Robotics in Kula – will showcase their game strategy, design and teamwork skills at the 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departure to Tahiti on Kealaikahiki Voyage rescheduled to April 4
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia’s departure to Hilo before setting sail for French Polynesia has been rescheduled to Monday, April 4, 2022, at the earliest.
After state lifts mask rules, some Maui parents urging public schools to do the same
In the wake of the statewide mask mandate expiring, some Maui parents have increased calls to drop public school indoor masking, saying that state and federal directives are inconsistent and masking kids over the long term causes more harm than good.
Hawaiʻi adopts CDC guidance, allowing additional booster for certain individuals
Effective immediately, people who received their first booster shot at least four months ago may receive a second booster shot of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) if…
Nearly 40 UH Mānoa grad programs make US News and World Report’s 2023 best rankings
Nearly 40 University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa graduate programs have been recognized among the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
“Waterman”: a film on the life and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku opens Friday
A film about the life and legacy of Hawaiʻi’s Duke Paoa Kahanamoku opens this weekend, with showtimes at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s Consolidated Theatres.
How to prevent child abuse and neglect in Hawaiʻi? New published framework available
Today, a new statewide framework for Hawaiʻi was published to help individuals, communities and lawmakers prevent child abuse and neglect.
Hawaiʻi guest hits $1.3M jackpot at ‘the Cal’ in Las Vegas
The latest winner, identified only as “Michelle M.” in promotional photos, hit a more than $1.3 million jackpot at Boyd Gaming’s California Hotel and Casino playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune® slots on Monday, March 28.
Pacific’o on the Beach announces new chef, upgrades to menu, concept
Pacific’o on the Beach in Lahaina announced today its new executive chef, Maui’s Isaac Bancaco, along with upgrades to its restaurant space, menu and concept.
Seabury Hall hosts second annual Maunalei Marketplace
Seabury Hall hosts its second annual Maunalei Marketplace, April 1-25, 2022.
Jersey Mike’s on Maui donating 100% of March 30 sales to Special Olympics USA Games
On the “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 30, the Jersey Mike’s national chain – including its three locations on Maui – will donate 100% of its sales to support the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and its participating athletes.
Today is deadline to apply for SBA disaster loans for property damage from December storms
Today – Tuesday, March 29, 2022 – is the deadline to apply for US Small Business Administration federal disaster loans for physical damage sustained during the December 2021 “kona low” severe weather, flooding, and landslides.
Hundreds on Maui assisted during Mexican Consulate visit
The Mexican Consulate handled about 480 appointments on March 26 and 27, helping individuals and families with their passports and other documentation.
Small Business Development Series hosted on Maui
The Business Development Series for small and minority-owned companies looking at government work is coming to Maui.
“The Flash” star Ezra Miller arrested for disorderly conduct in Hawaiʻi
“The Flash” star, Ezra Miller, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after an incident at a bar in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
Haʻikū man arrested for firearms and drug charges
As a result of the search, officers recovered: a .22 caliber bolt action rifle; two Mossberg 12-gauge pump-action shotguns; one 9mm semi-automatic pistol; 2.71 grams of crystal methamphetamine; 12.61 grams of marijuana; and other drug paraphernalia associated with the use of illegal narcotics.
Sonic Drive-In restaurant chain plans first Maui location in Kahului
Sonic Drive-In, one of the nation’s largest drive-in restaurant chains, is planning to roll out a Kahului location.
Maui Police Department announces Assistant Chief promotions
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of Randy Esperanza to Assistant Chief of Investigative Services and Gregg Okamoto to Assistant Chief of Support Services.
Maui firefighters and medics assist injured hiker along mountain trail in ʻĪao Valley
Maui fire crews responded to a mountain rescue in ʻĪao Valley on Monday afternoon.
