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BREAKING: Senate Votes 81-18 to End Government Shutdown
The Senate has voted 81-18 in favor of advancing a bill to end a federal government shutdown that went into effect early Saturday morning.
California Visitor Pulled Unresponsive from South Maui Waters
For the second time in three days, a California visitor was pulled unresponsive from waters at Kamaʻole III while snorkeling at the location.
Three Lawsuits Filed on Maui Over Shoreline Access
Three lawsuits have been filed in Maui’s Environmental Court seeking protection of public access to the shoreline for fishing, recreation and other traditional
Hirono to Donate Pay to Health Centers During Government Shutdown
US Sen. Hirono says she will donate pay she receives during the federal government shutdown to Hawaiʻi’s 14 Federally Qualified Community Health Centers.
Daily Non-Stop Service Reinstated Between Portland and Maui
Hawaiian Airlines, which operated the route for nearly a decade between 2003 and 2012, resumed flights this week with new Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Hawai‘i Representatives Refuse Pay During Government Shutdown
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01) announced they will not accept their salary during the federal government shutdown.
Federal Government Shutdown Results in Haleakalā Sunrise Summit Closure
SUMMIT DISTRICT: CLOSED TO VISITATION DURING SUNRISE HOURS (3AM-7AM). Open (with no restroom facilities or other services) at all other times.
Rep. Ing: “Alert System Looks Like Something Out of Windows 95”
“The administration still hasn’t committed to a re-design. Simply adding a false alarm button won’t help prevent this from happening again,” said Rep. Ing.
Hawai‘i Senators Weigh in on Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown officially went into effect early this morning, with the White House Press Secretary calling it the “Schumer Shutdown.”
Mayor Signs Maui Sand Mining Bill
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa today signed a sand mining bill and transmitted it to County Council.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui, in this brief newscast with Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool.
Arakawa Outlines Legislative Priorities for Maui and Mayors
Arakawa, provided a list of legislative priorities, which include: Front Street Apts; funding for Kula Ag park; and CIP funds for a central Maui transit hub.
California Man Pulled Unresponsive at Kama‘ole III
A visitor from Oakland, California died after being pulled unresponsive from South Maui Waters on Thursday.
Interview: Is Honoapi‘ilani Traffic the New “Norm”?
Maui Now sat down for an exclusive phone interview with Rep. Angus McKelvey today and asked him about the bypass and traffic into and out of Lahaina.
UPDATE, LOCATED: Maui Woman Last Seen Jan. 5, 2018
Dana Neizman is described as 47 years old, 5’5″ tall, 120 lbs. with dark blonde hair and brown eyes. She frequents the Upcountry and Pāʻia area.
Police Seek Knife Wielding Men in Kahului Assault
Police say the incident was reported at around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2017 in a parking lot on Lalo Street in Kahului. Two males wielding knives allegedly
Portland-Maui Year-Round Route Starts TODAY
Hawaiian Airlines begins its new non-stop daily route between Portland and Maui, starting today, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.
Aloha Recycling Temporarily Closes HI5 Services
All Maui County HI5 redemption centers operated by Aloha Recycling temporarily closed on Wednesday due to a delay in reimbursement fee payments from the DOH.
Mokuhinia Restoration Project Draft Survey Online
Loko o Mokuhinia is the former wetland that surrounded the ancient island of Mokuʻula in West Maui, located at the site known today as Maluʻulu o Lele Park.
VIDEO: Talking to & Helping Children Cope with the False Alert
Maui Now’s Malika Dudley interviewed Dr. Ellen Caringer about the effects Saturday’s false missile alert may have on our youth. She is a child psychologist based in Wailuku…
