Maui News

A leaky propane tank is to blame for a balcony fire at a second-story condo unit at Kīhei Villages in South Maui. The incident was reported at 7 p.m.

Gov. David Ige signed a new statewide emergency homelessness proclamation and announced plans to implement ‘Ohana Zones last Friday. The plan is designed to support housing efforts for the homeless, according to Igeʻs communications director. The proclamation aims to accelerate housing projects for homeless individuals and families. The proclamation will also help expand shelter capacity […]

The multilevel Upcountry Skate Park in Pukalani will provide approximately 15,000 square feet of skateable area, along with ADA parking and accessible walks.

Governor Ige’s Executive Budget builds on momentum achieved in high-priority areas such as education, affordable housing and homelessness, and sustainability.

A bill that expands the AMBER Alert system to include all US territories passed in the US Senate. It was co-authored by Sen. Schatz of Hawai‘i.

Hāliʻimaile General Store celebrated 30 years in business on Maui by collecting matching donations for the Boys and Girls Club of Maui.

The County of Maui is offering options for recycling Christmas trees and unwanted electronics this holiday season. Tree recycling is available at the five locations listed below. All decorations must be removed, including tinsel, for safe composting. Anyone interested in recycling at any of these sites can call them individually for additional requirements. EKO Compost, […]

Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 13 senators in urging the Department of Defense to stop providing funds or resources for immigration detention. The call comes after President Donald Trump announced his plan to build “massive cities of tents” along the Southern border to detain immigrants crossing the border. “There is currently no justification […]

Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Brian Mast, along with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and other veteran service organizations, held a press conference on Wednesday to urge for more support for veterans. Gabbard, who is the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Post 9/11 Veterans Caucus, said the Department of Veterans Affairsʻ (VA) […]

$1,900 and 201 toys were collected at this year’s Paddle for Keiki event. Combined, this is enough to provide toys for more than 275 children in Maui County.

Mayor-elect Mike Victorino announced today a new appointment as director for the county Department of Finance, 10 deputy directors, the new administration’s budget director and the director of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development.

A visitor to Haleakalā National Park on Maui suffered a medical emergency and died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.  

Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and 25 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 9 to 15, 2018.

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering two upcoming consecutive thrill craft and ocean safety training certification classes.

Many times, foster families fall in love and end up adopting their foster pets, but even if they don’t, the information received is invaluable to the…

The newly updated Dam Inventory Management System is now available online with access to dam evacuation zone maps.

The defective building siding at Honokōwai Kauhale will be replaced, as will the exterior stair systems.

A collection drive to aid animals distressed by fireworks will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22 in the parking lot of the Kahului Shopping Center from 9a to 4p.

The Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi is conducting a Blood Drive on Maui this week at Maui Economic Opportunity.  Donating blood can help save three lives in Hawaiʻi.

The new facility is about a quarter mile away and on the same side of Lower Main Street as Habitat’s present location.