Maui News
Pā‘ia Relief Route Discussion Deferred Pending Funding
The environmental assessment for the Pāʻia Relief Route project has been placed hold as conversations continue on the prioritization of Maui capacity projects.
100 Years Old to Buy Cigarettes? Hawai‘i Bill Seeks Progressive Ban
HB1509 would progressively ban the sale of cigarettes by raising the minimum age of individuals to who may legally buy them to 100 years of age in 2024.
Committee Advances McClean, Votes Down Wong Appointment
A council committee advanced a recommendation of Michele McLean to the Dept of Planning, but voted down the mayor’s appointment of Pat Wong as Corp Counsel.
Southwest Airlines Completes First Validation Flight to Hawaii
The carrier’s first ever touchdown in the Hawaiian Islands comes as part of Southwest’s authorization process with the FAA to offer future scheduled service to Hawaii.
Maui Police Advise of Stranger Danger Incident in Lahaina
Police say an unknown male exited the vehicle while holding a bat and told the 11 year old female to come over and that he would take her to school.
Maui Crime Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 26 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2019.
Manpower Shortage, Missed Trash Pickup in Kula
Due to manpower shortage, a refuse route in the Kula area today is being rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
Snorkeler Treated for Medical Emergency off Maui
A 63-year-old man was transported to awaiting emergency medical personnel after suffering a medical emergency during a snorkel outing off Maui.
Visitor Rescued From Waters Off Kā‘anapali, Maui
A 63-year-old male visitor was rescued from waters off of Kāʻanapali on Sunday morning, Feb. 3, 2019.
Volunteer Native Planting Day in West Maui
The Coral Reef Alliance hosts a volunteer Native Planting Day in West Maui on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Maui’s Two New House Members Introduce First Slate of Bills
The measures include addressing the minimum wage, sea level rise, invasive species, school capacity and repair, and illegal vacation rentals.
UH Maui College, Kapi‘olani CC, Partner: Offer New Online Business IT Degree
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and Kapiʻolani Community College are partnering to offer a new online business Information Technology degree.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Honoapi‘ilani Hwy at Leialiʻi Pkwy
Honoapiʻilani Highway, north bound right turn lane onto Leialiʻi Parkway is closed; and Leialiʻi Pkwy, left turn south bound on to Honoapiʻilani Hwy is closed.
Invasive Corn Snake Found in Waipahu
The green-colored snake measured about two feet in length and has been tentatively identified as a non-venomous corn snake.
Missing Person: Last Made Contact with Mainland Family on Jan. 10
Seth Arnold, 20, is believed to reside on an unknown boat moored off of Māla Wharf in West Maui
Maui February Blood Bank Drive
The Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi is hosting a series of blood drives on Maui throughout February. Below is a list including locations, dates, and general information for this event.
Free Public Lecture on Maui Wildfires, Feb. 6
Clay Trauernicht, Ph.D., will give a free public lecture on Maui wildfires at the Māʻalaea Harbor Shops on Feb. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Maui Crime Jan. 20-26, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 14 burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 27 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 20-26, 2019.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 3, 2019
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of Feb. 3, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
