Maui News
Report: Maui Hotels, Vacation Rentals Lead State
Hotels and vacation rentals throughout Maui County outperformed others in the state during October, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announced earlier this week.
2 Displaced After Fire Breaks Out in Kīhei High Rise
Both lanes on South Kīhei Road from North Kīhei Road to Uwapo Road are closed due to a structure fire.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Nov. 24
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Nov. 24. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Turbulent Seas Expected For Maui, Molokaʻi
A northwest swell spreading down the island chain could generate high surf off Maui and Molokaʻi shores.
DOT: Airports Will be Busy this Holiday Season, Get Dropped Off
Due to an anticipated influx of travelers this holiday season, the state Department of Transportation is advising the public of limited parking spaces at airports throughout the islands.
Community Cleanup Kicks Off Surf Meet
Earlier today, a group of volunteers helped collect plastic debris at Honolua Bay ahead of the World Surf League Lululemon Maui Pro.
Farmers Union to Host Free Thanksgiving Imu for Members
Members of the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United’s Mauna Kahalawai Chapter are invited to participate in a Thanksgiving imu roast.
County Unemployment Rate Unchanged
About 2.7 percent of Maui County residents were unemployed last month, the same as the month before and the same time last year.
Wind Advisory Extended for Maui County
Maui County residents and motorists are being advised of strong winds until this evening.
In Memory of Hannah Brown: New Holiday Tradition on Maui Roads Nets Arrest
The weight of Hannah’s passing is still a struggle, but the Brown ʻohana hopes her spirit will continue to uplift and unite others to ensure that all make it home safely for the holidays.
Four Arrests Made in Kahului Smash-and-Grab Burglary
Maui police apprehended Keala Baker, a 33-year-old man with no local address, who was wanted for multiple warrants and was suspected of committing a number of other criminal acts for which he was being investigated.
Items Stolen in Lahaina Halloween Armed Robbery Valued at More Than $1 Million
Maui police released further details in a Halloween Day robbery on Front Street in Lahaina, saying the suspect escaped with jewelry valued at more than $1 million.
Maui Teen Launches “100 Real Estate Agents Who Care” Project
Pohaku Kepler of Kīhei Charter School hopes to encourage 100 local Real Estate agents to donate at least $100 each to Habitat for Humanity Maui, with the hopes of raising $10,000 to help build more affordable housing on Maui.
Locally Made “Hi Biz” Ornaments Include Maui Favorites
A unique series of Hi Biz ornaments is a first-ever collaboration between 27 local Hawaiʻi businesses. Maui companies featured include: Maui Brewing Company, Sabado Studio & Boutique and Kupu Spirits.
Maui Shelter Received Another 23 Animals on Thursday, Urgent Foster Homes Needed
The shelter continues to receive large number of animals daily including 23 animals received in a single day (on Thursday, Nov. 22), as well as the large-scale impound from one home which resulted in 23 dogs coming into the shelter in October.
Maui Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit Named Maui Team of The Year
The County of Maui announces the Employee of the Year award winners for Maui, Hāna, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
UPDATE 3:17 p.m.: Power Restored to Most Customers on Maui, 1,400 Affected
Approximately 1,400 customers in various parts of Maui, including areas in Central Maui, Upcountry, Haʻikū and Spreckelsville, experienced outages overnight as gusty winds damaged electrical equipment on the island.
Maui Crime Nov. 10-16: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 9 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts and 12 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Nov. 10 to Nov. 16, 2019.
Cheese Nips “Limited Quantity” Recall in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i residents are being alerted of a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Cheese Nips (11 oz. box) products in Hawai‘i due to the potential presence of small food-grade yellow plastic pieces from a dough scraper.
Kahikinui Fire 100% Contained, Evacuations Lifted, 300 Acres Burned
A brush fire burning mauna of the Piʻilani Highway in East Maui has forced the closure of a portion of the highway. The blaze was moving northwest toward the Kahikinui subdivision and residents of at least a dozen homes were being evacuated.
