Maui News
Governor Ige Designates James Griffin as PUC Chair
Gov. David Ige has designated James Griffin as Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission chairman.
VIDEO: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Historic Presidential Bid
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced her decision to run for President of the United States on the Van Jones Show.
Gov. Ige Reappoints Hawaiʻi Defense Department Leaders
Gov. David Ige has reappointed two Hawaiʻi Defense Department leaders that will await confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
Gov. Ige Announces Three New State Department Directors
Gov. David Ige announced that he is appointing new directors at three state departments; all three appointments are subject to State Senate confirmation.
CNN: Tulsi Gabbard to Run for President in 2020
US Representative Tusli Gabbard (HI-02) today announced she plans to run for president in 2020 during an interview that is scheduled to air Saturday on CNN’s The Van Jones Show, according to CNN.
Hawaiian Airlines Revises Check-In Procedures
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation in collaboration with Hawaiian Airlines is revising the international passenger check-in operations at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Maui Hotel Workers Honored With Industry Awards
Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry honored the best-of-the-best of its employees at the 29th Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana (the hard-working people) Awards.
Hawai‘i Lawmakers Demand End to Government Shutdown
On the 20th day of the partial government shutdown, members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation rallied in solidarity with federal employees…
Online Vision Workshop Offered for West Maui
The Online Vision Workshop is available at www.wearemaui.org and runs from Friday, Jan. 11, to Jan. 21.
Application for Hawaiʻi Rotary Scholarships Now Open
The Hawai’i Rotary Youth Foundation (HRYF) is offering scholarships to Hawai’i’s high school seniors who will be attending an accredited four-year college locally or throughout the US. Each scholarship is worth $5,000. Each year, the HRYF picks two outstanding applicants to receive “in memorial” scholarships for $10,000 each. These scholarships are awarded in honor of […]
Pavement Preservation Project on Pūlehu Road
A pavement preservation project on Pūlehu Road begins on Jan. 15. The project extends from the Central Maui Landfill to Ōmaʻopio Road Junction.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Supports Bill to Ban Chlorpyrifos
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today announced support for legislation to re-ban the use and stockpile of the toxic pesticide, chlorpyrifos. Last year, Hawai‘i became…
Confirmed Rat Lungworm Case Brings 2018 Total to 8
The infant became ill in early December and, since then, has been transferred to O‘ahu and is hospitalized for further case management.
Nāpili Park Playground Closed Due to Vandalism
The Nāpili Park Playground in West Maui is closed while crews complete repairs due to vandalism reported at the facility.
$600K Contract for Ha‘ikū Roadwork Begins
Road resurfacing and other work has started on Peʻahi and Paʻuwela roads in Haʻikū, according to the Maui County Department of Public Works.
Maui Memorial Medical Center Extends Compassionate Care into Community
Maui Memorial Medical Center staff shared holiday cheer with 45 Maui county families in need through Maui Family Support Services’ Adopt-A-Family program.
Hawaiian Airlines Welcomes Record 11.8 M in 2018
The record number of passengers in 2018 marks 14 straight years of growth as Hawaiian continues to expand its network and fleet
Maui Suspect in Mall Assault Has Prior Murder Conviction
The man arrested and charged for the attempted sex assault of a woman in a bathroom at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center last week, has a prior conviction for murder
UPDATE: Suspects Sought in Robbery at Gunpoint at QKC Parking Structure
Maui police are looking for two individuals wanted in connection with an alleged robbery at gunpoint within the parking structure of the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Maui Land & Pineapple Co. Cited for Alleged Wastewater Effluent Violations
Maui Land & Pineapple Company has been ordered to pay a penalty of $230,000 and construct a new wastewater treatment plant.
