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Surfrider Foundation to Hold 2nd Annual Pa‘ina
Surfrider Maui invites the public to celebrate its 2nd Annual Pa‘ina 2017, a Celebration of Maui Ocean Guardians, on Saturday, Oct. 14, beginning at 5 p.m.
Staff Shortage, Mechanical Problems Disrupt Refuse Pickup
Staff shortage and mechanical problems resulted in missed residential refuse pickup on a route in Kahului and routes in Makawao-Pukalani on Monday.
Farm to School Initiative Seeks Local Farmers
Local farmers are wanted to help Hawai’i public schools in a farm to school initiative, which would provide students with fresh local produce.
What’s Being Done About Illegal Fireworks on Maui
Every 4th of July, thousands of fireworks light up the night sky. The fireworks are big, loud, beautiful, dangerous and illegal.
Homelessness, Salary Increases Surface in Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss administration proposals for programs to address homelessness and salary increases on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Director Wins Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
Tamara Sherrill, 2016 Malama i ka Aina Award winner, has been trying to protect and propagate rare species of plants around Maui for years.
Staff Shortage Disrupts Refuse Pickups in Kahului
Due to a staff shortage, residential refuse on two collection routes in Kahului was not picked up on Thursday, June 23, 2016. All missed pickups are expected to be completed today, Friday, June 24, 2016.
VIDEO: Maui’s Lei of Aloha Delivered to Orlando
A mile long Lei of Aloha from Maui was placed at three memorial sites in Orlando, as a demonstration of good will following last week’s night club shooting.
Visitor Falls 50 Feet at Waihou Forest, Maui
A 33-year-old man from Perth Australia was airlifted from a ravine after falling 50-feet from a steep ledge at the Waihou Springs Forest Reserve in Olinda.
Hirono Promotes Hawai’i STEM Opportunities
Sen. Hirono met with NSA leaders in Washington D.C. to discuss promoting STEM careers for Hawai’i students.
Maui ‘Ground Zero’ in Coral Reef Studies
With one of the most extensive coral reefs communities in Hawaiʻi, Maui County has been an especially important ground-zero for coral reefs studies.
HI-5 Reporting Violations Net Fines for 9 Island Businesses
Failure to properly meet reporting deadlines or improper reporting can result in penalty fines of up to $10,000 per violation per day.
Maui’s ‘Sandwich Generation’: Caring for ʻOhana and Oneself
As Maui’s population ages, the number of families who need to care for their loved ones at home is also rising.
Maui’s Tomoso to be Ordained as Episcopal Priest
John Tomoso, who has worked for 39 years as a professional Social Worker, will be ordained as an Episcopal Priest at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Wailuku.
Maui Paddle for a Cure Returns to the Hyatt in October
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa today announced the return of the third annual Maui Paddle for a Cure event on Oct. 1, 2016.
APB Issued for Teen in Alleged Waiehu Burglary
Wong-Sato is also a suspect in another similar burglary which occurred the same night, in the same area. The resident posted security video of the incident to social media.
Maui Student Qualifies to Compete in World’s Largest Rodeo
Maui’s Kalaʻe Masada, an 11th grade student at King Kekaulike High School will compete at the 68th annual National High School Finals rodeo in Wyoming.
New Maui Conservation Leaders Internship Program
Two positions are available for students who are interested in careers in natural resources management and protection and invasive species management.
Honomanū Water Rights Demonstrators Urge Governor to Veto HB2501
About 30 farmers and residents gathered at Honomanū bridge along the Hāna Highway on Saturday in an effort to draw attention to their objection of House Bill 2501.
Kahoʻolawe Restoration Projects Get Funds Under New Law
Act 72 provides the commission with $450,000 in general funds for FY2016-17 to restore and preserve the natural, cultural and historic resources on Kahoʻolawe.
