A Maui tour boat operator has reported the first humpback whale sighting of the season.
The whale was sighted breaching between Lanai and Molokai on October 7 by the 52 foot Lanakila, owned by Safari Boat Excursions.
An estimated 7000 to 9000 whales visit Maui’s waters each year migrating from Alaskan waters to calve and mate. Official […]
After the third fatality this year Haleakala National Park has suspended all commercially guided downhill bicycle tours effective Wednesday October 10, 2007. This Safety Stand Down affects the seven commercial companies holding permits to operate within the park. The Safety Stand-Down is scheduled for a minimum of 60 days. Individuals bicycling in the park are […]
Maui Circuit Judge Joseph Cardoza ruled today to keep the Hawaii Superferry from sailing until an environmental study is competed. Whether this ruling also prevents the Alakai from serving Kauai is still unclear.
The judge said Hawaii law clearly requires an environmental review before the Superferry can operate at Kahului Harbor. He also found that if […]
