Maui News
Maui County Phone Call System Error
Maui County Phone Call System Error: Members of the public may have received a phone call from 99999 with no message attached.
Paddle Out to Celebrate Clean Water, Oct. 5
The Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter joins fellow environmental groups on Maui in a paddle out event on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 5, in celebration of clean water.
Surf of 5-9 Feet Forecast for Maui’s South Shores
Surf of 5 to 9 feet is forecast along the south facing shores of all islands within Maui County. A high surf advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m.
Gabbard: Impeachment Inquiry “Unfortunate, But Necessary”
The statement comes on the heels of comments made by US Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi earlier this week. She becomes the final member of the Hawaiʻi delegation to support impeachment proceedings for the president.
Lāna‘i Axis Deer Hunting Applications Available Monday
Applications for the 2020 Lānaʻi Axis deer hunting season become available on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019.
Maui Mayor Victorino Backs Recommendations to Deal with Tourism Impacts
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino endorsed recommendations from his fact-finding Tourism Group that call for ways to address the environmental and community impacts of the visitor industry.
Southwest Airlines Accelerates Timeline For New Hawai‘i Flights
Southwest Airlines announced that more flights for Hawaiʻi are being offered ahead of schedule. Southwest is also offering interisland travel for as low as $29 one-way** from Nov. 12, 2019 through April 8, 2020.
REAL ID-Compliant Identification Needed to Board Commercial Flights starting Oct 1, 2020
The “star in a gold circle” on a Hawaii driver’s license or identification card indicates the credential is REAL ID compliant.
Waterline Shut Off for Repairs on Stable Road in Spreckelsville
The Department of Water Supply is repairing a service break on Paani Place in Spreckelsville.
Former Maui Correctional Center Employee Involved in Altercation at Honolulu Airport
A Maui man was booked for a disorderly incident on Monday at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in which authorities say he was “acting erratically,” and “repeatedly struck” a Deputy Sheriff.
Female Safe After Board Bitten by Shark in South Maui
A female surfer is safe after her board was bitten in an apparent shark encounter in the Kīhei area of South Maui at around 9:27 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26.
New Donation Helps UH Researchers ‘Protect the Sounds of the Forest’
A research team at the University of Hawai’i in Hilo received a $50,000 grant to protect the critically endangered ‘Alalā, the Hawaiian Crow.
South Shore Surf Forecast is 5-9 Feet in Maui County
A high surf advisory was issued for the south facing shores of all islands within Maui County, in effect from 6 a.m. today through 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2019.
Nēnē Awareness Day Today at Haleakalā National Park
The public is invited to come and explore the park, find out about the world’s most endangered geese, and learn how you can protect them.
Haleakalā Joins in Largest Single-Day Volunteer Effort on Public Lands this Saturday
At Haleakalā National Park, all are invited to volunteer on Sept. 28 in the Kīpahulu District to mālama (to take care of) the park’s historic loʻi. The loʻi, traditionally used to cultivate taro, is located above the bamboo forest near Waimoku Falls.
Fire Department Promotes 7 to Captain, 1 Battalion Chief
Here is a list of the Maui County Fire Departmentʻs most recent promotees.
A Daughter’s Love: Five Years After Mo Monsalve’s Disappearance
That includes cell phone evidence. “Everyone’s life is on the cell phone,” said AC Ramos, noting that it played a “huge part” in Monsalve’s case, where a body still has not been recovered.
Maui Police Asks for the Public’s Help in Locating Family of Myrlene Taylor of Kahului
Taylor is approximately five feet five inches tall and weighing 200 pounds. She has blue eyes and blond hair.
Family, Friends Mourn Loss of Danny Mateo, Longtime Maui Councilmember and Former County Clerk
During his time with the Maui County Council, Mateo served for 10 consecutive years before reaching his term limit in 2012.
Hawai‘i AG Fights Proposed Changes to SNAP Food Assistance Program
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare Connors joined a coalition of 24 Attorneys General in opposing proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.
