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Washington Man Charged Over Rock Attack on Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
us-news12 days ago

Washington Man Charged Over Rock Attack on Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal

A Covington, WA man, Igor Lytvynchuk, was charged by criminal complaint on May 12, 2026, for allegedly harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a large rock at her head in Maui; he was arrested near Seattle and faces up to one year in prison and fines up to $50,000 (ESA) and $20,000 (MMPA) per charge if convicted. The incident occurred May 5, 2026 in Lahaina; initial appearance is set for May 14, 2026 in the Western District of Washington. NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is investigating, with AUSA Michael Nammar prosecuting.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#endangered-species-act#hawaiian-monk-seal#marine-mammal-protection-act
Rich tourist detained after rock-throwing at Maui’s endangered monk seal
world16 days ago

Rich tourist detained after rock-throwing at Maui’s endangered monk seal

A Seattle man threw a large rock toward an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on Maui, narrowly missing the seal’s head and then told bystanders he didn’t care about the consequences because he’s rich; he was detained by authorities. Harassing or harming monk seals is illegal and can lead to fines or criminal charges. The Maui Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is investigating and may hand findings to NOAA for possible federal action. The incident, captured on video and sparking online outrage, involves the seal named Lani and underscores wildlife protection rules on Hawaii’s beaches.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#endangered-species#hawaiian-monk-seal#maui
Maui man detained after alleged rock-throw at monk seal; NOAA to review
environment16 days ago

Maui man detained after alleged rock-throw at monk seal; NOAA to review

DOCARE in Maui detained a 37-year-old Seattle man after a social media post appeared to show him throwing a rock toward a Hawaiian monk seal off Lahaina; the suspect invoked his right to counsel and no charges have been filed while NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement reviews the case. Authorities warn the public to keep distance from monk seals and report violations to avoid fines under ESA/MMPA. The piece also notes a new monk seal pup at Oahu’s Kaimana Beach and ongoing safety guidelines for viewing seals.

via Spectrum News|
#docare#environment#maui
Disney Debuts Live-Action Moana Trailer with Johnson Reprising Maui
entertainment2 months ago

Disney Debuts Live-Action Moana Trailer with Johnson Reprising Maui

Disney released a new trailer for its live‑action Moana, with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui and Catherine Lagaʻaia starring as Moana in a reimagining directed by Thomas Kail. The preview revisits familiar moments from the animated film—Moana’s journey, Maui’s antics, Te Kā, the shiny-crab bit, and the songs including “I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)”—while Johnson sports a full head of flowing hair that fans noticed. The cast also includes John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen, and the movie arrives in theaters on July 10, 2026.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#disney#entertainment#live-action
Hawaii Hit by Worst Floods in 20 Years, Homes Left in Mud as Recovery Begins
weather2 months ago

Hawaii Hit by Worst Floods in 20 Years, Homes Left in Mud as Recovery Begins

Hawaii endured its worst flooding in two decades as up to four feet of rain drenched O’ahu and Maui, triggering evacuations, rescues, and extensive damage. National Guard crews helped stranded residents while thousands lost power; officials warn damages could top $1 billion, affecting airports, schools, roads, homes and a Maui hospital. Gov. Josh Green says federal aid is on the way as communities begin cleanup, with notable displacement including actor Jason Momoa, underscoring the broad human impact of a disaster revisiting a state already reeling from Maui’s recent wildfires.

via CBS News|
#disaster-relief#flooding#hawaii
Moana Live-Action Trailer Drops Dwayne Johnson’s Maui in High Spirit
entertainment2 months ago

Moana Live-Action Trailer Drops Dwayne Johnson’s Maui in High Spirit

Disney unveils the first live-action Moana trailer, revealing Dwayne Johnson in full Maui form as Catherine Laga’aia leads as Moana; Auli’i Cravalho serves as executive producer. Directed by Thomas Kail, the remake features a script by Dana Ledoux Miller and Jared Bush, with Johnson and Lin-Manuel Miranda among the producers. Music is by Mancina, Miranda and Opetaia Foa’i, and the cast includes John Tui, Frankie Adams and Rena Owen. The film is dated for a July 10 theatrical release.

via Variety|
#disney#dwayne-johnson#entertainment
Stormy weather slows HECO power restoration across Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island
local2 months ago

Stormy weather slows HECO power restoration across Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island

HECO says severe storms across Oahu, Maui County, and Hawaii Island are delaying power restoration, with roughly 114,000 customers still without power as crews repair damaged transmission lines, downed trees, and flooding; about 186,000 had already been re-energized by 5 p.m., and officials warn outages could last hours to days as terrain and safety concerns complicate repairs.

via Hawaii News Now|
#hawaiian-electric#local#maui
Delta expands Hawaii service with Boston-Honolulu return and MSP-Maui start
travel3 months ago

Delta expands Hawaii service with Boston-Honolulu return and MSP-Maui start

Delta is expanding Hawaii service for next winter: it will resume BOS-HNL with four weekly flights aboard an A330-300 and scale to daily during the holiday rush, while launching MSP-Kahului Maui with five weekly round trips (ramping to daily in the holidays and spring break). This comes as part of a broader Hawaii push that will add extra weekly HNL service from ATL, DTW and JFK, plus an earlier SLC-to-KOA start and bigger LAX-to-KOA aircraft.

via The Points Guy|
#boston#delta#hawaii
Olowalu, Maui tiger sharks reveal seasonal mating hotspot during whale season
science4 months ago

Olowalu, Maui tiger sharks reveal seasonal mating hotspot during whale season

UH Mānoa’s Shark Lab, after six years of acoustic tracking, identifies Olowalu on Maui as the first documented tiger shark mating hub, where mature males and females repeatedly converge in a seasonal pattern that overlaps with humpback whale calving. The researchers suggest that mating and foraging opportunities, not just random encounters, shape tiger shark movements, and plan to deploy camera-accelerometer tags to document behaviors and shark–whale interactions.

via Maui Now|
#acoustic-tracking#mating-season#maui
Maui researchers secure near-complete whale placenta for scientific study
science4 months ago

Maui researchers secure near-complete whale placenta for scientific study

Pacific Whale Foundation retrieved a rare, nearly intact whale placenta—the second full specimen recovered in Hawai‘i—and will analyze it for measurements and biological samples to better understand whale reproductive health, a find supported by the Quicksilver crew and UH Health and Stranding Lab under proper permits with respectful bio-cultural handling.

via Maui Now|
#marine-biology#maui#pacific-whale-foundation
Maui braces for housing cliff as FEMA rental aid expiration looms
us4 months ago

Maui braces for housing cliff as FEMA rental aid expiration looms

Nearly 1,000 Maui households displaced by the 2023 wildfires could lose FEMA rental assistance as a decision on extending the program approaches; the current 18-month aid runs through February 2026, but Hawaii has asked for another extension amid a rental market with under-2% vacancy and rents up 50–60% since the fires. If aid ends, hundreds in modular and direct-lease units and those depending on aid face eviction or relocation, threatening recovery in Lahaina. Contingency plans include Kilohana’s 167-unit modular complex and Ka La’i Ola housing, and officials say extensions could come with milestones to accelerate rebuilding, while the county and state prepare plans to take over units if needed.

via NBC News|
#disaster-recovery#fema#maui