Maui News

A bipartisan criminal justice reform bill that Rep. Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored and worked to pass was signed into law today.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is warning the public to stay out of Kaohaoha Gulch below Mamalahoa Highway in ‘Ō‘ōkala, Hawai‘i as it has been contaminated with animal waste.

Tipsy Tow is unique in that it provides a driver with the option of a safe ride home for themselves and their vehicle instead of driving while intoxicated.

County officials say Makawao Avenue from the Kokomo Road intersection to Piʻiholo Road will be closed several days due to road reconstruction work.

The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council invites the public to a free presentation by Dr. Michael Foley on Wednesday, Jan. 2 that will explore ways to reduce coastal erosion on Maui.

State Senators from Maui responded to the announcement that Mahi Pono will purchase former HC&S lands from A&B keeping it in use for diversified agriculture.

New video of yesterday’s deadly officer-involved shooting in Wailuku was released at a press conference today at the Wailuku Police Station. The 23 second encounter at the Kaohu Street, South Market Street intersection, came following a chase that ensued for approximately 12 minutes.

Detection of the more virulent of the two fungal pathogens causing Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death, has now been confirmed in three trees on Kaua‘i.

If approved by the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission, Maui Electric would maintain the publicly available EV charging infrastructure at 8 Maui sites.

With the holiday season in full swing, food safety can sometimes take a back seat as families prepare for festive gatherings.

The US Senate unanimously approved legislation introduced by US Senators Brian Schatz and Ben Sasse that would publish public information for individuals, organizations, and government offices to use.

Haleakalā National Park today issued an update on the federal government shutdown and how it is impacting operations on Maui.

In Kahului & Wailuku, the average price is $3.80, which is 13 cents lower than last Thursday, 31 cents lower than on this date last month and five cents higher than on this date a year ago.

The  Station Maui 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew medevaced a snorkeler suffering from a medical emergency at Molokini Crater.  

There are anticipated to be approximately 50,000 total outbound passengers traveling through Hawaiʻi’s airports statewide every day

On Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, the male’s condition worsened and he died, according to police reports.

Maui Police Lt. Gregg Okamoto called the incident an “officer involved shooting” and said there were no police injuries to report at this time.

Park roads, lookouts and trails at Haleakalā National Park will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.

U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the Inspiring New STEM Professionals by Investing in Renovation of Education Spaces (INSPIRES) Act.

Three police officers and a Maui citizen were honored today during a promotion ceremony and awards presentation at the Wailuku Police Station Station.