Maui News
Pukalani Skate Park Now Open Following Vandalism Repairs
The Upcountry Skate Park in Pukalani has been re-opened after being closed due to a vandalism incident. Councilmember Yukilei Sugimuraʻs office was notified on July 20 that several structures at the skatepark were spray painted with graffiti. “I was disheartened by the news but lifted up by the speedy action taken by County personnel,” Sugimura […]
Coast Guard, Firefighters Put Out Burning Boat Off Lānaʻi
Coast Guard and Fire personnel rescued two people from a burning boat off North Shore Lānaʻi earlier today. The incident was reported at about 10:17 a.m. The boat was located approximately 2 miles offshore of Kaiolohia Beach, also known as Shipwreck Beach, when it caught on fire, the Maui Fire Department reports. Firefighters from Lānaʻi […]
Six Separate Small Brush Fires Doused Overnight Along “Pali”
Maui firefighters doused six separate small brush fires along the “Pali” section of the Honoapiʻilani Highway overnight.
Hawai‘i Has Highest Monthly Child Care Co-Payment Fees
Hawaiʻi was ranked 33 on the list with a total score of 41.74. This included an Access rank of 21, a Quality rank of 43 and a rank of 37 for Resources and Economic Support compared to the other states and the District of Columbia.
1,200 Maui Kids Benefit from 7th Tools for School Drive
Maui United Way’s 7th Annual Tools for School Drive to benefit children in need on Maui was the most successful to date, according to organizers.
Lehua Island Restoration Project Nears Two Year Anniversary
The population of Pacific Rats on tiny Lehua Island, off Kaua‘i’s west coast remains extremely low, two years after three applications of a rodenticide to clear them out of the State Seabird Sanctuary.
$40.4 M Released for Kona Airport Modernization
An estimated $40.4 million in CIP funds will go toward Phase 1 of the Modernization, and will include construction to provide terminal building improvements to increase capacity, efficiency, and security for passengers.
Maui Electric Renewable Energy Procurement on Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i
Maui Electric Company’s plans for renewable energy on Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i are pending approval by the Public Utilities Commission. If approved by the PUC, the first projects could come online as early as 2022.
First of Two Paul Simon Maui Concerts Tonight
The first of two Paul Simon concerts takes place on Maui tonight at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion.
Maui Humane Society “Clear the Shelters Day” Aug. 17
Maui Humane Society will participate in National “Clear the Shelters” Day on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Across the country, more than 80,000 pets found their…
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Threatened Green Sea Turtle Habitat
The lawsuit alleges a failure to protect green sea turtle habitat, which plaintiffs argue face threats from sea-level rise, plastic pollution and warming.
Road OPEN: Small Brush Fires Along Honoapiʻilani Hwy
Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions. It was closed for over an hour between 3:20 and 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, while crews worked to put out several small brush fires from Māʻalaea to Ukumehame.
All Three Maui Fires Fully Contained, Kīhei Blaze Claims 270 Acres
(Update 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2019) Maui firefighters were able to fully contain a brush fire in Kīhei that consumed an estimated 270 acres, according to Maui fire officials. The blaze, which was the largest of three separate fires reported on Sunday afternoon, moved south and mauka and was fanned by 10 to 15 […]
Public Invited to Last Open House for Baldwin Beach Park Masterplan
The public is invited to view the final concept for the Baldwin Beach Park master plan on Aug. 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pāʻia Community Center. Residents may drop in at any time during the open house and express their thoughts to DPR staff and the consultant team. This is the […]
Kamehameha Schools Launches Campaign to Improve Food Security
Kamehameha Schools and The Kohala Center today launched Mahi‘ai a Ola, a campaign to support local farmers, agricultural education, and innovative solutions to improve food security.
Hawaiian Airlines to Launch New Maui to Las Vegas Flights in December
Hawaiian Airlines will begin four-times-weekly service between Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG) and Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport (LAS) on December 15.
Pukalani Superette School Supply Donation
Pukalani Elementary School’s 77 fourth graders and their teachers are the beneficiaries of Pukalani Superette’s inaugural school supply donation project.
Trash Pickups Missed in Makawao and Pukalani
Due to a staffing shortage, a scheduled refuse route in the Pukalani area for today has been rescheduled for tomorrow, the Maui County Department of Environmental Management announced. The affected areas include Makawao Avenue, Kealaloa Avenue, Makawao Ranch Acres, Olinda Road, Baldwin Avenue, Ukiu Road, Key Road, Miner Road, Aala Place, Brewer Road, and all […]
Surfers Unite in Hashtag Campaign to Protect Maunakea
Participants used the hashtags #SurfersForMaunaKea and #MaukaToMakai and posted images of themselves supporting the protection of Maunakea.
Mop-up Underway for Three Maui Fires, Kīhei Fire Burns 270 Acres
Maui firefighters continued work today to mop up perimeter areas and fully contained a brush fire in Kihei that consumed an estimated 270 acres, the Maui Fire Department reported as of 3 p.m. Monday.
