Maui News

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.

Maui’s Amy Hānaiali‘i Nominated for 2020 Grammy

Maui’s Amy Hānaiali’i is among five artists nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards Best Regional Roots Music Album category for her album Kalawaiʻanui.

Rotarians Donate Dining Room Chairs to Maui Nursing Home

The Rotary Club of Maui presented 10 chairs to Hale Makua Kahului for use in the Aloha Café dining room as part of a two-year beautification project.

Flood Watch Cancelled, Large NW Swell on Maui’s North Shore

An incoming large northwest swell will boost surf along most north and west facing shores of the smaller islands, and the north facing shores of Maui.

A ʻPromising Path Forwardʻ: Mahi Pono Strikes Deal in Water Use Application

Mahi Pono plans to divert about 11.22 million of gallons of surface water daily from Nā Wai ʻEhā streams, less than half of the 36 mgd HC&S requested a decade ago.

Eight Months After Riot, Maui Jail is Still 40% Overcapacity

Eight months after a riot that caused an estimated $5.3 million in damage, overcrowding remains an issue at the Maui Community Correctional Center.

Maui Crime Nov. 3-Nov. 9: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts

Maui police responded to 16 burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2019.

Hawaiian Airlines Launches Design Collaboration with Kealopiko

Hawaiian Airlines has teamed up with Moloka‘i-based brand Kealopiko to launch a new line of in-flight amenities carrying a message of sustainability.

FHB Announces Three Promotions on Maui

First Hawaiian Bank announced the promotion of Dean Duque, Bard Peterson and Royle Taogoshi on Maui.

“Operation Keiki Shield” Nets 25 Arrests of Suspected Sex Predators

Keiki Shield is aimed at predators who approach children on-line for sex or sexual activities; suspects respond to law enforcement officers posing as juveniles on internet sites and are arrested when they arrive at the prearranged sites.

Flash Flood Watch Extended to Tuesday Afternoon

A flood watch has been extended until this afternoon for all Hawaiian Islands, as an upper level low remains stationary over the western portion of the island chain.

UPDATE: 11-Year-Old Dies After Miscellaneous Accident in Nāpili, Maui

An 11-year-old boy died following a miscellaneous accident reported earlier this month in West Maui.

Burglars Ram SUV into Kahului Pawn Shop, Steal $34K in Jewelry

Maui police are searching for the suspects in a smash and grab at the Central Maui Gold and Loan. 

Maui County Flood Watch Extended to Late Tonight

An upper level low will remain stationary over the western portion of the island chain tonight before moving east. This will produce unstable conditions across the state, bringing the potential for locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding

Volunteers Sought to Help Restore Damaged Hale in ʻĪao

A beloved traditional Hawaiian hale (house) that once welcomed those traveling into ʻĪao Valley now sits in shambles. 

Maui Crime Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts

Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts and 12 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Oct. 20 to 26, 2019.

East Maui Taro Festival Awarded OHA ‘Ahahui Grant

The East Maui Taro Festival has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the 28th Annual East Maui Taro Festival, which will be held on April 25, 2020.

Wailuku Community Divided Over Proposed Hotel

Landowners Jonathan Starr and Helen Nielsen are hoping a new hotel will revitalize the streets of Wailuku. Others, however, fear it could gentrify one the islandʻs last untouched towns. 

Structure at Kula Ag Park Destroyed by Fire

A storage building that housed farm materials and equipment was burned in a fire at the Kula Ag Park on Sunday night.
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