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Update: Mākena Police Investigation
The female appeared to have a self-inflicted injury and was taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center emergency room in critical condition.
Maui Firefighters Douse Flare-Ups at 2,500 Acre Burn Area
Firefighters battled a few large flare-ups and continue water drops today after a brush fire blackened 2,500 acres of brush and fallow sugar cane fields.
UPDATE: 2,500 Acres Burned, Winds Fuel Fast Moving Pukalani Fire
An active brush fire is currently burning near the Haleakalā Highway below Pukalani. Witnesses say the blaze appears to be moving fast under brisk winds. Heavy smoke could be seen from the neighboring community mauka of the fire.
MNHCoC Talk Story: Keali‘i Reichel to Speak on Establishing New Hālau Home
Kumu hula Keali‘i Reichel will highlight the efforts of Hālau Keʻalaokamaile to create a home and cultural center at Hōkūnui Maui, LLC in the Piʻiholo area of Upcountry Maui. He is the featured speaker at the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce’s Talk Story event on Tuesday, July 10.
Pe‘ahi Farms Features 16 Parcels on Maui’s North Shore
The new Peʻahi Farms north shore residential development features 16 custom home sites centered around a dedicated 75-acre community farm.
Pūlehu Brush Fire Sparked by Vehicle Accident
A two-car accident on Pūlehu Road sparked a four acre brush fire below the Central Maui Landfill on Monday afternoon.
Rescue Tubes Utilized by Distressed Swimmers at Keawakapu
Rescue tubes played a critical role as swimmers in distress awaited for help to arrive in waters off of Keawakapu Beach in South Maui on Sunday afternoon.
$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on Hammerhead Shark Deaths
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information surrounding the deaths of dozens of Hammerhead shark pups found at Keʻehi Boat Harbor last week.
AAA Hawai‘i Offers Tipsy Tow Service For July 4th
The service is available from 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5 and is being offered in an effort to keep drinking drivers off the road.
Hundreds Rally in ‘Families Belong Together’ Hawai‘i Events
A Families Belong Together sign waving rally was held on Maui on Saturday, June 30, 2018 to support the reunification of migrant children with their parents.
Siren and EAS Test TODAY, July 2, 2018
The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for today, Monday, July 2, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Man Wanted for Outstanding Warrants
Theo Pedro is described 33 years old, 5’8″ tall, 140 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes.
Hawaiian Airlines to Add Daily Sacramento-Maui Service
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will begin daily non-stop flights between Sacramento and Kahului, Maui next year. Special introductory one-way fares are on sale now for travel beginning April 1, 2019.
Kalo Kauyuk is Winning Dish at Nā Wai ʻEhā Celebration
Home cooks and professional chefs were challenged to create a dish featuring kalo for Nā Kini Hānai Kalo Cooking contest, which was part of Hui o Nā Wai ʻEhāʻs Kaulana Nā Wai ʻEhā festival on Saturday, June 23 at Maui Tropical Plantation.
$8K in Tools & Equipment Stolen From Pacific Biodiesel’s Sunflower Farm
The unknown person(s) stole multiple mechanic tools and equipment from the Matson container valued at $8,170.00 before fleeing the area.
Shark Sightings Force Closure of Maui’s Honolua Bay
Access to the Honolua Bay Marine Life Conservation District on Maui is closed due to a continued presence of sharks in the bay. DLNR and Maui Ocean Safety have confirmed shark sightings since Tuesday afternoon, June 26.
Report: Hawai‘i Economy to Grow at 1.7% Annually Through 2045
A new report released today by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism shows that Hawaiʻi’s economy will grow at 1.7% per year between 2016 and 2045.
Maui Visitor Spending Increased 13.7 Percent to $403 Million in May 2018
Visitors to the Maui County spent a total of $403.1 million in May 2018, an increase of 13.7 percent compared to last year, according to preliminary statistics released today by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Ukumehame Brush Fire Slows Afternoon Commute
The brush fire north of Ukumehame continues to burn mauka of the highway. The fire is off the road but traffic leaving Lahaina is backed up to Kai Hele Ku Street. Traffic is also starting to back up coming in to Lahaina.
Maui Fire Chief to Retire on June 30, 2018
Maui Fire Chief Jeffrey A. Murray retires on June 30th, 2018, after 10 years at the helm of the department.
