Maui News
Hirono Proposes $100 Billion Investment to Repair Schools
Sens. Mazie Hirono, Jack Reed, Sherrod Brown, and 16 of their colleagues announced new legislation aimed at improving school infrastructure throughout the country. The bill, the Rebuild America’s Schools Act, would provide $100 billion in federal grants and school construction bonds over the next decade to help build and renovate schools. According to Hironoʻs press […]
Sen. Kai Kahele Announces Candidacy for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District
State Sen. Kai Kahele announced that he is running for the 2nd Congressional seat in the 2020 election last Monday. Kahele is a combat pilot, a Major in the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard, a commercial pilot for Hawaiian Airlines, and a state senator representing Hilo. The senator announced his candidacy surrounded by his supporters, friends, and […]
Maui Bicycling League to Host Series of Island-Wide Rides
The Maui Bicycling League will offer a series of island-wide bicycle rides for both residents and visitors. The Maui Cycling Exploration initiative, is a part of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authorityʻs Community Enrichment Program, which funds community-based tourism projects. Rides will be led by trained leaders who are knowledgeable of existing bike infrastructure and facilities, rules […]
UH Improves Online Application For All Campuses
The University of Hawaiʻi will launch a completely revamped online admissions application next week. According to the University, the new application will make the application process more user-friendly for prospective students. The new application will be available for the seven UH community colleges beginning Feb. 4 for the summer and fall 2019 semesters. The application […]
Kamehameha Schools Establishes New Scholarship Program
Kamehameha Schools has partnered with Assets School to provide scholarships for students from kindergarten through high school. KS first collaborated with Assets School two years ago to create a scholarship program for students in kindergarten through fourth grade, but have now decided to expand the program to the high school level. According to KS, the […]
Report: Maui Hotels Lead State in Revenue Per Room in 2018
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority released a Hawaiʻi Hotel Performance Report for 2018. The report shows Maui hotels led the state in revenue per available room.
Wanted: Woman Sought on Outstanding Arrest Warrant
The Maui Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Nicole Feliciano who has an outstanding $5,000 arrest warrant. Nicole Feliciano is described as a 42 year old female, 5’7″ tall, 150 lbs. with brown eyes and hair. She also goes by the name “Nicole Aina” and has a tattoo on her right foot. Anyone […]
Maui Police Launch New 9-1-1 Device Location Technology
The Department is now receiving fast and accurate location data from iPhones with iOS 12 using the RapidSOS NG911 Clearinghouse.
Bill Seeks Ban on Candy Flavored Tobacco
HB276 has already drawn 438 pages of testimony, but this previously submitted testimony will not be available to the committee when it reconvenes on Tuesday.
Downed Trees Force Closure of Moloka‘i Forest Reserve
Wet and windy weather caused trees to fall across the road corridor in the Moloka‘i Forest Reserve, resulting in closure of the reserve until further notice.
113 Graduate From Aloha House Residential Treatment Program
A total of 113 individuals were recognized during a graduation ceremony hosted by local nonprofit, Aloha House on Sunday, Jan. 24, at Makawao Union Church.
Bill Seeks Minimum Wage Increase Ranging from $12.50 to $15 in 2024
Under the House bill, the minimum wage for employees not receiving employer-sponsored health insurance will gradually increase until it reaches $15 in 2024…
Kalani Pe‘a to Present at 2019 GRAMMY Premiere Awards
Kalani Pe’a will be a presenter at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony. Pe’a was the 2017 GRAMMY award winner for his debut album “E Walea.”
Maui Emergency Responders Training with Hawai‘i National Guard
The Maui Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency joined the Hawaiʻi National Guard and other agencies for a full-scale training exercise Thursday near the Kahului Airport
Arrest Made, Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Spreckelsville
Maui police arrested a woman after finding a stolen silver 2007 Ford Explorer on Stable Road in Spreckelsville on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Arrested Made, Truck Theft Reported Tuesday in Wailuku
Police say 38-year-old Ronnel Tibor of Waiehu was arrested for first degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, first degree theft and first degree burglary.
Man Treated for Burns to Hands in Waihe‘e Tent Fire
A 65-year-old man was transported to the hospital for burns to his hands after a tent caught fire in Waihe’e, Maui on Wednesday night.
Police Respond to Alleged Robbery, Assault in Olowalu
Police say one of the males allegedly brandished a knife and threatened the two campers, claiming the female owed money. The incident was reported in Olowalu.
Brown Water West Maui and North Shore
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for coastal waters at West Maui and on the North Shore from Hoʻokipa Beach Park to Waiehu.
Chilly Haleakalā: Black Ice, “Snow Flurries,” No Accumulation on Ground
There were no winter weather advisories in effect, but there were reports of “snow flurries off and on with no accumulation on the ground,” said Nancy Stimson.
