Maui News
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.
BREAKING: Monsanto to Plead Guilty to Illegally Spraying Banned Pesticide on Maui
Monsanto Agrees to Plead Guilty to Illegally Spraying Banned Pesticide at Maui Facility; also Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement that Calls for $10 Million Payment Related to Storage of Banned Pesticide on Maui and Molokaʻi.
Maui Police Launch Inaugural Hannah Brown Impaired Driving Awareness Checkpoint
In memory of Hannah Brown, MADD and the Maui Police Department prepared a message regarding the dangers of drinking and driving.
Chief Warrant Officer from Hawai‘i Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami Jr., 25, from Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi, died when the helicopter he was in crashed while providing security for troops on the ground.
Opihi Picker Stranded by Large Surf Overnight, Found Safe at Maliko
An opihi picker reported missing at Maliko Bay on Wednesday night, was located and escorted to safety this morning by fire department personnel.
Maui’s 19th Annual Paddle For Hunger Takes Place on Thanksgiving Day!
Hawaiian Paddle Sports hosts its 19th Annual Paddle For Hunger event on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 28) in South Maui. Registration is now open and the public is invited to participate.
15-20 Foot Surf Forecast on North Shores of Maui and Moloka‘i Today
The large northwest swell will spread down the island chain today, bringing advisory level surf to the north and west facing shores of Molokaʻi, and north facing shores of Maui.
Public Access Expands for Maui Zoning, Real Property Information
Two County of Maui departments have collaborated to make zoning and real property information more readily available to the public.
Makani Kai Air Wins Essential Air Contract for Hāna, Maui
Makani Kai Air has been awarded the Essential Air Service contract for Hāna, Maui, set to start on Dec. 1, 2019. The contract, issued by the Federal Department of Transportation, is for two years and includes twice-daily service between Kahului and the East Maui community of Hāna.
Maui Police Citizen Survey Solicits Public Opinions
The Maui Police Department is conducting a citizen survey to evaluate public attitudes and opinions pertaining to the level of law enforcement services provided.
Noenoe Nights at Mākena Workshop Series to Honor Maui’s Wāhine
The Mākena Golf & Beach Club partners with the community-based non-profit organization Ala Kukui, to introduce Noenoe Nights at Mākena, a collaborative workshop series that uplifts and celebrates wāhine (women) as reflections of kupuna (ancestors).
Maui Electric Drone Aerial Line Inspections Today and Tomorrow
Maui Electric Company will be using drone for routine aerial power line inspections today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in West Maui.
UH Study Reveals Growth Rates of Deep Sea Coral
The scientists used remotely-operated, underwater vehicles to examine coral communities on submarine lava flows of various ages off Hawaiʻi Island.
UH Maui Culinary Arts Coordinator Returns to Battle on Food Network
From bonbons to baked goods, University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Assistant Professor and Culinary Arts Program Coordinator Teresa Shurilla—better known as Cheech—is in her element in the pastry kitchen. Her sugar work is especially sensational.
Pā‘ia Waterline Repairs Underway
Customers from Spreckelsville to Kūʻau may have low water pressure or be without water while a crew with the Department of Water Supply works on repairs to an eight-inch waterline in Pāʻia.
Exploring Historic Maui: New Book Tells the Story of Maui’s Small Towns
The 392-page hardcover book, Exploring Historic Maui, is a compilation of Watermark’s previously published Small Town Series historical photo books on Lahaina, Wailuku and Upcountry Maui
Report: Hawaiʻi Lung Cancer Survival Rate Below Average
The survival rate for Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed with lung cancer is one of the lowest in the nation.
Rep. DeCoite Receives Women of Excellence Award
The award recognizes elected women for the work they have accomplished in their communities.
Kekaulike Grad Awarded Arts Scholarship
The Maui Arts League has gifted a $1,000 scholarship to King Kekaulike graduate Amanda Heauser-Caires to further her college studies in fine arts.
Fatal Hit-And-Run on Honoapi‘ilani Claims Life of Pedestrian
Maui police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian reported overnight on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in West Maui.
