Maui News
Former Hawai‘i Resident Wins Nearly $110K on Slots at the California Hotel and Casino
A lucky guest, who recently moved to Las Vegas from Hawai’i, was playing on the Red White & Blue slot machine on Sunday at 2:54 a.m. when he won a progressive jackpot totaling $109,732 on a $10 spin.
Blacksand Capital is Contracted to Purchase the Royal Lahaina Resort
Today BlackSand Capital, a locally owned Hawai‘i real estate investment firm led by B.J. Kobayashi, announced that it is contracted to purchase the Royal Lahaina Resort.
DLNR: Coastal Properties Face Expensive Challenges in Combating Erosion
She detailed the current state of beach erosion across Hawai‘i, citing government and academic reports that indicate 70% of the beaches on Maui, Kaua‘i, and O‘ahu are chronically eroding. By 2012, more than 13-miles of beach had completely disappeared due to erosion and seawall construction.
Upcoming Community Budget Meeting for FY 2023, Oct. 12
The next community budget meeting for Fiscal Year 2023, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Maui Crime to Oct. 3-9, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to seven burglaries, 13 vehicle thefts and eight vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Oct. 3 to 9, 2021.
2021-2022 Game Bird Hunting Season Opens Nov. 6
The 2021-2022 game bird hunting season in Hawaiʻi opens Nov. 6, the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife announced.
Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui
The state Department of Health, Clean Water Branch issued a Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui.
Maui Nurses Scholarship Foundation Hosts Golf and Online Auction Fundraiser
An estimated $35,000 was raised for the Maui Nurses Scholarship Foundation during a golf fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 8, at Maui Lani.
Public Invited To Attend Virtual Aloha & Mabuhay Conference Oct. 13 & 14
he public is invited to attend the virtual two-day Aloha & Mabuhay Conference, a celebration of Filipino American History Month and the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines.
Oct. 11, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 113 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 4 Deaths
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 15, with a 2.1% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is -52% from Sept. 26 to Oct. 9, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 9.0 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
High Surf for East Shores of Maui and Moloka‘i Until 6 p.m. Tuesday
The National Weather Service: has issued a High Surf Advisory for the East facing shores of Maui and Molokaʻi until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.
UH Receives $1.3 Million Grant for Project Deploying 84 Climate Stations
The National Science Foundation awarded a $1.3 million grant to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers for a project to better understand and forecast the complex weather and climate of the Hawaiian Islands.
Community Input Sought for Design of New Lānaʻi Skate Park
The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation is in the preliminary design phase for the Lānaʻi Skate Park and is requesting community input in an online survey.
5-Month Improvement Project for Polo Beach Parking Lot Begins Oct. 18
Beginning Oct. 18, the Polo Beach Park parking lot in Wailea will be closed for about five months to undergo a Maui County repaving project that includes improvements to accessibility, drainage and landscaping.
Maui’s Kai Lenny Nominated for 2021 Red Bull Big Wave Awards
The World Surf League released the official list of nominees for the 2021 Red Bull Big Wave Awards, with Maui native Kai Lenny nominated in all four categories: Ride of the Year, Biggest Paddle, Biggest Tow and Performer of the Year.
Maui Crime Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to six burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 18 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021.
UPDATE: No Tsunami After 6.2 Earthquake off Kau Coast on Big Island, 3 Aftershocks
There is no tsunami expected after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred off the Kau Coast of the Big Island at 11:52 am Sunday.
Oct. 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 218 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 4 Deaths
The COVID-19 update for Maui County on Sunday reports 16 new cases on Maui and one new case on Molokaʻi. There were two reported COVID-19 deaths on Maui. The countyʻs 7-day average of cases per 100,000 people dropped to 9.5, which remains the lowest in the state.
Volcano Watch: What’s That Rising From the Lava Lake?
The past year has seen fluctuating lava lakes, ephemeral lava fountains, craggy spires, and drifting “islands” reminiscent of pre-1924 Halemaʻumaʻu activity at the summit of Kīlauea. The recent activity has USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists reflecting on prior observations and how they compare to recent activity.
Bicyclist Dies in Head-On Collision in Kula; Motorist Arrested for Negligent Homicide
At about 3:10 pm Saturday, a 19-year-old driving a Toyota truck crossed left of center on Kula Highway and fatally struck a bicyclist head-on, according to the Maui Police Department.
