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Maui Wildfire Thursday Updates: Crews Monitor Fire Overnight
Maui fire crews are responding to a brush fire reported in the area of East Waikō Road and Kūihelani Highway. The incident was reported at around 10:48 a.m.
Molokini Crater Tour on National Ranking Lists
Redline Rafting Co.’s Molokini Crater Adventure is included on two national Readers/Travelers’ Choice ranking lists.
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Thirty Meter Telescope Set to Start Construction July 15
Governor David Ige joined the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory today announcing that construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope or TMT atop Mauna Kea will begin the week of July 15, 2019.
Sixth Case of Rat Lungworm Confirmed in Hawaiʻi
The sixth individual was an adult resident of the US mainland and was traveling in West Hawai‘i when they were infected with rat lungworm disease.
Family of Lahaina Woman Asks To Celebrate Her Life
Family says they are working very closely with the Maui Police Department. The family of Caela Aviel Venema, 31, says they want her to be remembered as full of “laughter and love.”
One Dead, Vehicle Plunges 200 Feet Down Manawainui Gulch
An investigation is currently underway after a body was found within a vehicle at the bottom of a 200 foot drop-off in the area of Manawainui Gulch in East Maui this morning.
Blessing Held for 40-Unit Kalama Kai Workforce Housing
The Kalama Kai project is located 200 feet from the beach on Kanani Road and features mostly three-bedroom units, totaling 844 square feet each.
18 Bills Vetoed, Including Molokini and Lānaʻi Legislation
Governor David Ige will veto 18 of 20 bills on his Intent to Veto list, and allow two items to become law without his signature.
90-Year-Old Maui Woman Dies After Harbor Lights Burglary
Maui police have reclassified a burglary investigation as a second degree murder investigation after the victim died as a result of injuries in the incident.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Man
Kevin Reyes is described as 37 years old, 6’2″ tall, weighing about 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Ban on Commercial Permit Operators at Hanakaʻōʻō Becomes Law
A ban on commercial activity permit operators at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in West Maui passed out of council and was signed into law on Friday.
Maui Police Investigate Woman’s Death in Lahaina
Maui police detectives are looking into what caused the death of a Maui woman, whose body was found in her truck on the night of July 5th in Lahaina.
$100,000 Grant Secured for Maui Business Connect Program
The Maui Business Connect is a pilot program for small business training, mentoring, and networking that will focus on growing local businesses in Maui County.
“Deep Moisture” from Barbara Remnants in Forecast
Deep tropical moisture associated with the remnants of Barbara will pass over the Big Island of Hawaiʻi today and tonight before diminishing.
Photos: Holiday Weekend on Maui Saddles Up with Makawao Parade
Maui celebrated the 4th of July holiday weekend with annual traditions that included the 54th Annual Makawao Rodeo Parade on Saturday, and the 4th of July Fireworks display in Lahaina Town on Thursday.
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Kahului Fire Behind Walmart
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire burned an estimated five acres in a field behind Walmart in Kahului on Wednesday.
Barbara Weakening, Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reported that Maui County could still receive 3 to 5 inches of rain with potential for localized flooding beginning late Sunday night and early Monday morning
Bones Wash Up on South Maui Beach, SHPD Notified
Archaeologists have since determined that the bones date back more than 50 years, and Maui police do not consider the area a crime scene.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 7.1 California Earthquake
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Central California at 8:20 p.m. (5:20 p.m. Hawaiʻi time) on Friday, July 5, 2019.
Honoapiʻilani Traffic Accident – ROAD IS NOW OPEN
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions as of 5:17 p.m. It was closed earlier this afternoon following a motor vehicle accident on the Māʻalaea side of the tunnel.
