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Maui Flash Flood Warning Until 9:45 p.m.
At 642 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain near Kapalua. Rain was falling at a rate of two to three inches per hour. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.
Vehicle Suspected in Pi‘ilani Fatality Located, Owner Arrested and Released
Maui police have located and seized a green Geo Tracker suspected of being involved in a deadly motor vehicle collision on the Piʻilani Highway.
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Hawai‘i 2nd State to Ban Wild Animal Circus Acts
Gov. Ige signed a rule amendment to ban the import of elephants, tigers, bears, and other dangerous wild animals for circus and carnival performances.
Maui Polystyrene Ban Takes Effect Dec. 31
A bill restricting the use and sale of polystyrene foam food service containers in Maui County goes into effect on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.
Lt. Gov. to Keynote Maui Council Inauguration
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green will deliver the keynote address at the Maui County Council inauguration on Jan. 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber.
Maui Woman Dies in Pi‘ilani Highway Hit-and-Run Accident
Update: Police Press Release Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision On Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 at approximately 6:25 p.m., a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Piilani Highway just south of Kaonoulu Street in Kihei, Hawaii. Preliminary investigation reveal’s that a Harley Davidson Motorcycle with two occupants was traveling southbound on Piilani Highway. While the motorcycle was […]
Hale Kau Kau: 1.5 Million Meals and Counting
Today, South Maui’s only daily soup kitchen, Hale Kau Kau, served its 10,000th consecutive day of meal service.
Maui Police Body Cam Video Released in Deadly Shooting
New video of yesterday’s deadly officer-involved shooting in Wailuku was released at a press conference today at the Wailuku Police Station. The 23 second encounter at the Kaohu Street, South Market Street intersection, came following a chase that ensued for approximately 12 minutes.
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.
