Maui News

Volcano Watch: A Field Trip to the Mountain of Water

U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates write about their trip to a restricted area of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

Maui Police Seek Help: Man Wanted on Outstanding Arrest Warrants

The Maui Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Kaulana “Toji” Reinhardt, who is wanted for several outstanding arrest warrants.

Maui Humane Society Offers Christmas Day Delivery

The Maui Humane Society will be offering Christmas Day delivery on any dog or cat adopted Dec. 21-24 as part of their HO HO Home for the Holidays program.

Schmidt Sentenced in Wailuku Supermarket Slaying

A man accused of murdering his estranged wife at a Wailuku supermarket was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Stephen B Schmidt…

New Era of Ag on Maui: A&B Sells 41,000 Acres to Mahi Pono

Alexander & Baldwin today announced an agreement that will launch a new era of agriculture on Maui that provides for the sale of the former HC&S lands.

Attorney General Seeks to Block Rules that Limit Birth Control Access

The filing moves to block the Trump Administration’s new final rules that filers say would deny millions of women and their families access to cost-free birth control by allowing employers to interfere with their healthcare decisions.

Government Shutdown Won’t Stop NORAD Santa Tracker

Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor hail nor government shutdown will keep NORAD’s Santa Tracker from following the journey of St. Nick and his reindeer.

Hawai‘i’s First Day Hike Among Most Unique in the US

Locals and visitors alike will gather at the Makapu’u Light House Trail on O‘ahu to watch the sunrise in celebration of the New Year.

What You Need to Know to Renew your Hawai’i Driver’s License

On Jan. 16, 2018, motorists renewing their Hawai’i driver’s licenses began bearing a star in a gold circle, indicating that the license is in full compliance with new Federal guidelines.

Public Hearing on Agricultural Rules Amendments Announced

The Maui County Planning Department will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Department’s Administrative Rules for the Agricultural District.

Maui Brown Water Advisory: Waihe‘e to Ho‘okipa

A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the North shore of Maui from Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa.

Contractor Unearths Human Skeletal Remains in Kona

Big Island Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation after the finding of skeletal remains on an unimproved lot on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona

Salvaged Car Donated to Maui Family in Need

A family in need from Lahaina received an early Christmas gift on Wednesday — a 2012 Nissan Altima — thanks to the generosity of several local companies.

Progress Made in Plans for Former Maui Sugarcane Lands

It’s been two years since the company discontinued sugar production at it’s Puʻunēnē Mill, marking an end of an era for sugar on Maui and in the state of Hawaiʻi.

2019 Court Interpreter Workshop Dates Announced

The Hawai‘i State Judiciary, through its Office on Equality and Access to the Courts (OEAC), announced its Court Interpreter Certification Program dates for 2019.

Comet Hunters Successfully Observe Wirtanen

“This should allow us to get a detailed understanding of the chemical make-up of this building block of the solar system, and ultimately paint a picture of how planetary systems came to be.”

Bill Aims to Improve Compassionate Release of Prisoners

Schatz said the bill creates clear guidelines in the approval process so there’s more accountability and those who qualify for compassionate release get it.

Pūlehu Road Asphalt Work Underway

Crews from the Department of Public Works will conduct asphalt overlay work on Pūlehu Road today (Dec. 19) through Friday, Dec. 21 (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

$585 M Contract Awarded for Defense Radar-Hawai‘i

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded a $585 million contract to Lockheed Martin to design, develop and deliver its Homeland Defense Radar-Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i Humpback Whale Season Underway

Approaching humpback whales when on or in the water within 100 yards or within 1,000 feet by air is illegal.
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