Maui News

Pools of ‘Ohe‘o Closed Due to Stream Safety, System Malfunction

To protect visitor safety, Haleakalā National Park has closed access to the Pools of ʻOheʻo in East Maui.

Maui Teen Wins Hawai‘i Youth of the Year Title

Maui’s Chassen Kosi-Cortez was named State of Hawaiʻi Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs. It’s the 6th time in 10 years that it’s gone to a Maui recipient.

Lombardi Promoted to Lieutenant at Ocean Safety

The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotion of Ocean Safety Officer Jeff Lombardi to the rank of Lieutenant.

Maui Median Home Price at $712,718

Median price of a single family home in March was $712,718–that’s a 4.8% increase from the same time last year according to the Realtors Association of Maui.

Maritime Heavy Weather and Hurricane Plan Informational Meetings Scheduled

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Harbors Division and the US Coast Guard will be holding informational meetings on the islands of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu regarding preparations for storms this coming hurricane season. Hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. The meetings will be held at the following locations and […]

Many Apply for Wai‘ale ‘Elua Workforce Housing

The 70 unit project, brokered by West Maui Land Company, Inc., is slated for development on land north of Waikapū Gardens.

Maui Mayor Voices Support of Water Holdover Permits

Mayor Victorino said the measure not only provides legal access to surface water for Upcountry Maui, but it would help diversified agriculture in Central Maui.

Maui Mayor Breaks Silence on Sex Assault

For the very first time in decades, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino, broke his silence today about a personal account of sex assault from when he was a child.

A&B Makes $26.5 M Kapolei Warehouse Acquisition

This purchase represents A&B’s next step toward reinvesting proceeds from the $262 million sale of approximately 41,000 acres of agricultural farmland on Maui.

Rise Up Rally Monday, Wong Decision Due on Tuesday

Meantime, a demonstration rally against domestic violence called Rise Up Maui will be held this morning at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College as government leaders proclaim this month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi. Rally organizers say they will join this event to demand action from leaders in the case involving Wong.

Southwest Launches Inaugural Maui Service

Southwest launched service for Maui on Sunday with the 2 p.m. arrival of flight 5160 from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kahului (OGG).

Maui Obituary Notices: Week of April 7, 2019

May they rest in peace. Maui obituary notices for the week of April 7, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.

Schatz to Chair New Climate Crisis Committee

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer recently established a new committee aimed at addressing climate change. Sen. Brian Schatz will chair the committee, which will work with environmental, financial, and national security experts to find solutions for communities impacted by climate change and provide oversight on special interests that foster climate denial. The committee, comprised of […]

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Defends SNAP Benefits

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined 21 states and territories in opposing an effort to end SNAP benefits.

Collegiate Esports Featured at UH Maui College

Collegiate esports will be featured at the UHMC 2019 Spring Open House on Wednesday, April 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Student Lounge in Pilina Building.

High Bacteria Level at Kanahā Beach, Maui

The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Kanahā Beach, Maui. Levels of 271 per 100 mL have been detected.

Arrest Made in Threat Incident at Maui Clinic

A 58-year-old Maui man was arrested and charged with terroristic threatening on Thursday night following reported threats at a medical facility on Maui.

Emergency Slope Stabilization in Honokōhau Complete

State workers began slope stabilization at 10 sites along Honoapiʻilani Highway on Feb. 26 following rockfalls on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

2019 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Finalists Announced

The Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts announced the final ballot nominees this morning who are up for consideration in the 42nd Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards

Hawaiian Airlines New Boston Route Makes History

Hawaiian Airlines launched its inaugural flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Boston Logan, becoming the nation’s longest interstate route.
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