Maui News
Teen Named Maui Boys & Girls Club “Youth of the Year”
Chassen Kosi-Cortez has been named the Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui making him this year’s recipient of a $2,500 scholarship.
Maui Unemployment Rate Sees Slight Drop
The unemployment rate for the island of Maui and Maui County in February was 2.8%, according to the Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of March 24, 2019
May they rest in peace. Maui obituary notices for the week of March 24, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Report: Tuberculosis Could be Eradicated in 26 Years
According to a report in the Lancet Global Health journal, the entire world could be free of tuberculosis by 2045 if world leaders decided in a year to invest at least $2 billion in treatment and disease prevention research. The report was written by global TB experts and researchers, including Victoria Fan, an assistant professor […]
Kahoma Resident Critically Injured in Structure Fire
A 47-year-old female resident was found to have sustained major burns to over 50% of her body.
VOLCANO WATCH – 22 March 2019
VOLCANO WATCH – 22 March 2019 This article is from Volcano Watch, a weekly article and activity update written by US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Did groundwater trigger explosive eruptions at Kīlauea? In February 1924, the surface of the lava lake at Halema‘uma‘u dropped rapidly and disappeared from view. Throughout March and […]
Mākena Golf & Beach Club to Host Youth Ocean Stewardship Program
The Mākena Golf & Beach Club will be hosting their Papa Holokai for Keiki ocean stewardship program on Saturday, March 23 at Maluaka Beach Park from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The program offers free ocean safety and stewardship activities for Maui youth ages eight to 18. During the program, crew Members from the Hui […]
UH Job Cuts Averted After Mercado Review
Sen. Mercado announced that widespread cuts by the University of Hawaiʻi will not be necessary after completing a review of the positions.
Brown Water Advisory at Honolua Bay, Maui
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Honolua Bay in West Maui.
Removal of 30 Hazardous Trees at Waihou, Makawao
Nearly 30 trees will be removed along portions of Olinda and Piʻiholo Roads near the Waihou Spring Forest Reserve to improve safety in and around the area.
Rule Changes Proposed to Address Overcrowding at Molokini
Input on overcrowding impacts at Molokini, a popular destination for snorkeling and dive tours off Maui, was heard at a public scoping meeting last night.
Pi‘ilani Highway Lane Closures, March 25 to April 5
Maui motorists are advised of lane closures on Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei between Kaonoulu and E Waipuilani beginning Monday, March 25, 2019 through April 5.
Maui Schools Among ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Video Finalists
Maui County schools made top placings in the 16th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition which received 1,062 submissions statewide.
New Details in Search for Big Island Shooting Suspect
New details have emerged in the man hunt for shooting suspect, 41-year-old Walter Gomes III, on Hawaiʻi Island.
Storytelling and Stargazing with Kala Tanaka, March 22
Apprentice navigator Kala Baybayan Tanaka is partnering with the Mākena Golf & Beach Club to host a free evening of storytelling and stargazing.
Kaua‘i Efforts Intensify for Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Detection
As part of the on-going response to the detection of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Kaua‘i, DLNR will soon begin installing two types of signs and numerous boot-brush stations around the island. In areas where ROD has killed ‘ōhi‘a, signs will be installed with a cautionary message, “Stop: ROD (Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death) Alert. You are entering […]
UPDATE/LOCATED: Missing Man Last Seen in Haʻikū, Maui
Jason Gouveia was last seen in the area of Holomua Road in Haʻikū. He operates a black 2004 Toyota Tacoma with Hawaiʻi License plates LHX 351.
Search of Pukalani Home Nets Two Arrests on Drug Charges
Two people, 31 year old Kapua Harrell and 35 year old Sherron Falces, were both arrested for multiple narcotics offenses.
Kona Shooting Suspect Evades Police, Remains At Large
A man identified as the suspect in a shooting in Kona on Wednesday, managed to evade police early this morning and remained at large at last report.
State Historic Preservation Division to Implement “I Mua Mondays”
The state says I Mua Mondays will help to eliminate distractions and help SHPD staff to expedite processing of project reviews and other essential work
