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Haleakalā Update on Federal Government Shutdown

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

Maui Police Report 17th Motor Vehicle Fatality in 2018

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

Maui Police Chase Ends in Gunfire, Fugitive Dies

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

Haleakalā Visitor Centers to Close During Government Shutdown

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

Maui Officer Honored with Gold Medal of Valor, Two Promoted to Captain

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

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.

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.

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.

Maui Paddle For Keiki Toy Drive Benefits 275+ Children 

$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 Victorino Announces 13 More Appointments

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.

Visitor Fatality in Haleakalā National Park

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

Families Sought to Foster Shelter Animals Through Christmas

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…

Leasehold Sale of Rental Housing Portfolio Expected to Close in 2019

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

Maui “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Underway

The Maui Police Department launches it’s 2018 Holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign today, Dec. 14, 2018.

Report: Hawai‘i Ranks 13th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco

Tobacco use claims 1,400 Hawaiʻi lives and costs the state $526 million in health care bills annually.
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