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Maui New Year’s Eve Fireworks Information
There are two public aerial fireworks displays this year: One from an offshore barge at the Grand Wailea; and the other at the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi.
Maui Police Warn of Email Bomb Threat Scam
The emails were traced back to servers outside the state of Hawaiʻi, which was consistent with other incidents that occurred elsewhere in the state today.
Virgin Galactic Test Flight Lands Maiden Spaceflight
“Today, for the first time in history, a crewed spaceship, built to carry private passengers, reached space…” said Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson.
Volunteers Collect 60 Bags of Trash Along Mā‘alaea Ditch
Seventeen volunteers joined the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council in collecting 60 bags of trash along a 1/2 mile stretch of a Māʻalaea ditch on Dec. 8, 2018.
Moped Operator Critically Injured in Kīhei Crash
A 25-year-old Kīhei man operating a moped suffered critical injuries in a head-on collision on South Kīhei Road last night.
Man Arrested in Alleged Assault at Kīhei Taco Bell
A suspect who allegedly threatened to stab employees of a fast food restaurant in Kīhei and assaulted the manager, was arrested.
Attempted Kidnapping Near Maui Waena
The Maui Police Department is warning the public about an alleged attempted kidnapping that occurred near Maui Waena Intermediate School in Kahului.
Charges Filed in Shark Fin Smuggling Case
TSA officers discovered approximately 190 pounds of shark fins, worth as much as $57,850 on the black market
Brown Water Advisory at Honolua Bay, Maui
The Department of Health Clean Water Branch reports that heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters at the location.
Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Wailuku Assault
Maui police are seeking the public’s help in locating the person(s) responsible for an assault in Wailuku on Friday that left one man with serious injuries.
US Successfully Intercepts Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test Off Kaua‘i
The Missile Defense Agency and US Navy sailors successfully intercepted an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile target during an operational test off Kauaʻi.
Mayor-Elect Victorino Announces 12 Appointments
According to Victorino, more than 300 applications were received, including more than 100 applications for directorship and deputy director positions.
Maui’s Keith Regan Named HTA Chief Administrative Officer
Maui’s Keith Regan has been named chief administrative officer at the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Regan, who currently serves as the Managing Director under Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa, will begin his new job on Dec. 17, 2018.
Gov. Ige Hosts Western Governors’ Association Conference in Kona
Gov. David Ige is hosting the Western Governors’ Association’s Winter Meeting in Kona this week, featuring public roundtable discussions on critical issues.
Wind Advisory Extended for Maui and Lāna‘i
Forecasters say sustained winds will be from the East at 20 to 35 mph, with localized gusts up to 55 mph over portions of Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe and Maui.
Maui Police Warn of Caller Impersonating an Officer
Maui Police are warning the public about a phone scam in which the caller claims to be an officer and that the person they are calling has outstanding warrants
Nā Hoa and Kalani Pe’a Nominated for 61st Annual Grammy Award
Kalani Pe’a’s sophomore release (Aug. 10, 2018) titled “No ‘Ane’i” (We Belong Here); and Aloha From Nā Hoa from the group Nā Hoa are among the five nominees in the category.
Three Wind/Kite Surfers Rescued at Kanahā, Maui
Rescue crews helped two windsurfers and one kitesurfer to shore in three separate incidents at Kanahā Beach in Central Maui on Thursday afternoon.
ACLU Hawai‘i Lawsuit Claims Unequal Treatment of Girls’ Athletic Programs
Two female student-athletes attending James Campbell High School on Oʻahu filed a class action lawsuit in federal court on Thursday against the DOE and the OIA.
NOAA: 76 Large Whale US Entanglements in 2017
The National Marine Fisheries Service confirmed 76 cases of large whale entanglements in fishing gear or marine debris in US waters last year.
