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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.
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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.

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.
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