Maui News
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of June 23, 2019
Maui obituary notices for the week of June 23, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
New Nisei Exhibit: “Loyalty, Courage, Sacrifice: The 442nd Story”
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center announces the opening of its exhibit, “Loyalty, Courage, Sacrifice: the 442nd Story PART TWO.”
Maui Teen Dies in Kūihelani Crash on Maui
A 23-year-old Kula woman was driving in the wrong direction when her Subaru collided head-on into a Civic, claiming the life of a 19-year-old Wailuku female.
Honoapi‘ilani Hwy OPEN After Traffic Accident at Mile 11
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions. The road was closed earlier this morning following a motor vehicle accident near Mile 11.
DOH Partners With Longs Drugs for Emergency Preparedness
Hawai‘i Department of Health partners with Longs Drugs to promote emergency preparedness statewide
Christening Ceremony Held for USS Daniel Inouye
The ship carries the “Go for Broke” motto of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in which Senator Inouye served.
Hawaiian Airlines Reveals Newly Renovated Lobby at Kahului Airport
Hawaiian Airlines celebrated the renovation of its newly designed lobby at Maui’s Kahului Airport on Friday.
County Re-Evaluating Original Wailuku Civic Concept
Mayor Victorino announced that the County is re-evaluating the original concept, which featured a civic complex with office space and an open plaza.
11 Fatalities in Twin Engine Plane Crash at Dillingham
Officials with the state Department of Transportation this morning issued new information saying authorities have confirmed there were 11 people on board the plane that went down soon after takeoff from Dillingham Airfield with no survivors.
War Memorial Stadium Track and Field Closed for New Goal Post
The County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation will temporarily close the track and field at War Memorial Stadium from June 24 to July 15 in order to replace the football goal posts.
Fireworks Sales Begins on June 29
Fireworks permits will also be available for purchase and are necessary only to buy fire crackers.
Maui Water Conservation Urged, Tips Offered
Water customers in Upcountry Maui as well as the Waikapū, Kehalani Mauka, and Wailuku Heights areas are being asked to conserve water. This comes amid concerns of continuing drought conditions on Maui.
VIDEO: Future of Puna Geothermal Facility Discussed
Assurances of community engagement were solicited as executives discussed plans to reopen the Puna Geothermal Venture Facility.
Police: Missing Kaua‘i Woman May Have Caught Flight to Maui
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 53-year-old Emmaline Kaili of Kauaʻi.
Haleakalā National Park Unveils New Park Film
Haleakalā National Park has officially released a new park film “Haleakalā: A Rare and Sacred Landscape”.
Maui, Honolulu Airline Food Workers Vote to Strike
Airline food workers who prepare, pack, and deliver food and beverages served onboard several major air carriers on Maui and Oʻahu, voted unanimously to strike.
State to Dredge Kīhei Boat Ramp
A project to dredge the entrance of the Kīhei Boat Ramp is scheduled to begin on July 1 and has an estimated completion date of November 4.
Legislation Aims to Address Threats Facing Coral Reefs
US Sen. Mazie Hirono and Rep. Ed Case of Hawaiʻi introduced legislation that aims to support practices to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems.
Thirty Meter Telescope Gets Notice to Proceed
The controversial Thirty Meter Telescope or TMT project atop Mauna Kea on Hawaiʻi Island has obtained a notice to proceed from the state.
Drought Conditions Tax Upcountry Water Resources
It is likely that Maui will meet the federal definition of a drought disaster “if not this week then the following week,” said James Robello, Director of the Maui County Farm Service Agency.
