Maui News
Super Blood Wolf Moon Visible on Maui Jan. 20
The total lunar eclipse will be fully visible on Maui on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, beginning at 6:41 p.m.
Pukalani Man Arrested, Police Find Firearm
Police arrived to find the man in a vehicle parked at the Pukalani Terrace. Police also found a pistol and ammunition in the vehicle.
Pukalani Man Dies in Traffic Accident on Pi‘ilani Hwy, Maui
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle collision on the Piʻilani Highway, south of the intersection with North Kīhei Road overnight.
Arrest Made in Vehicle Break-in at ABC Store, Kīhei
Police say the male was found to be in possession of items that were taken from the truck. The male was identified as Miguel Washington, 28, of Kīhei, according to department reports.
Crews Respond to Grounded Boat off Lahaina, Maui
Staff with the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation are attempting to locate the owner of a small vessel reported grounded in Lahaina on Thursday morning.
Kaleo Manuel Named Water Deputy at DLNR
Over the past seven years, Kaleo Manuel has focused on bringing planning and indigenous expertise to the fields of water advocacy and management.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Burn Pits Legislation in Congress
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today introduced legislation to evaluate the exposure of US servicemembers to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals.
Bill Aims to Reduce Poverty In Native Communities
The legislation provides grants promoting economic growth, and reducing poverty in remote Native American and Native Hawaiian communities.
New Kula Park Playground Concepts
The Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites the public to a community meeting early next month to discuss concepts for the new Kula Park Playground.
Sharon Suzuki Named President of Maui, Hawai‘i Island Utilities
Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui Electric Company, has been named to the new position of President, Maui County and Hawai‘i Island Utilities.
Anonymous $76K Donation Sustains Partial Services at Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP
An anonymous donation of $76,320, combined with the $38,160 from Hawaiʻi County will help to keep Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park open with limited services.
Business Helps Restaurants Comply with Polystyrene Ban
The Hawaiʻi distributor of Mālama Eco Products, launched a division to service businesses statewide who need to comply with the new polystyrene bans.
Wailuku Civic Complex Presentation Planned
The Wailuku Civic Complex presentation will include design and parking mitigation strategies to accommodate construction impacts to Wailuku town.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Releases Apology Video, Clarifies LGBTQ Stance
US Representative Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday released a public video voicing her regret for past offensive and hurtful statements against the gay community.
Schatz’s Government Transparency Legislation Signed Into Law
President Trump signed the Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) government data act into law Monday night. The new law, which Sens. Brian Schatz and Ben Sasse co-authored, will require federal agencies to publish public information in an open, machine-readable format online. According to Schatzʻs communications director, the act was created to make public information […]
Special Chronicles Importance of Native Forests
A one-hour documentary, Forests for Life, chronicles the life-giving importance of Hawai‘i’s native forests. It is set to debut this Friday, Jan. 18.
Pi‘ilani Hwy Closed in Kaupō, Traffic Accident
Piʻilani Highway in Kaupō is temporarily closed between mile-marker 21 and 23 due to a motor vehicle accident.
Servco Lexus, Subaru Open at Maui Business Park
Servco Lexus Maui and Servco Subaru Maui held a blessing and grand opening ceremony for its new dual dealership location in Kahului at the Maui Business Park II
Goodwill Maui Offers Free Tax Clinics for Low-Income Families
The Maui service is offered at the Goodwill Maui Office in Kahului. Hours of operation are the first and last Saturday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Leahey Repeats as Hawai‘i Sportscaster of the Year
For the second consecutive year, Kanoa Leahey has earned Hawaii Sportscaster of the Year honors from the National Sports Media Association.
