Maui News
Maui Brewing to Host Holiday Toy Drive
This Thursday, the Maui Brewing Company will be hosting a “Toys for Tots” Christmas toy drive.
Kūpuna Treated to a Night of Holiday Cheer
The annual “Nā Kūpuna Dinner,” hosted by the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, attracted about 400 kūpuna who have no family close by to celebrate the holidays or are homebound.
Maui Crime Dec. 1-7: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 6 vehicle thefts and 8 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 1 to 7, 2019.
Pulelehua Residential Project Gets Unanimous Support from Land Use Commission
After 12 years of delays with previous developers and plans, Maui Oceanview LP announced it has received unanimous support from the Land Use Commission to approve amendments for the Pulelehua residential project in West Maui.
Rescued Honu Returned to Ocean After Entanglement
The honu was rescued in late November when it was found entangled in fishing line. A Sea Turtle Rescue Team returned her to the ocean over the weekend.
Climate Crisis Committee To Hold Hearing on Tuesday
A Special Committee on the Climate Crisis will hold a hearing entitled, “Better, Stronger, Smarter: Building Community Resilience in a Future of Extremes.”
Annual First Day Hike at Kaiwi Scenic Shoreline Planned on New Year’s Day
“Hawai‘i’s unique version of the New Year’s Day hike not only provides the means for individuals and families to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, exercising and connecting with nature…”
Nēnē Downlisted From Endangered to Threatened
In the mid-20th century, there were fewer than 30 nēnē in the wild on Hawaiʻi Island, and another 13 birds in captivity. Today, there are more than 2,800 birds statewide.
Pier 1 Prepares For Statewide Shutdown
Pier 1 Imports Inc. will soon be closing all of seven of its Hawaiʻi locations, including its two-decades-old Maui Marketplace store.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 8
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 8. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Abandoned Vehicles Hauled Out of Waikapū Ditch
Over the past few days, multiple county personnel worked to remove several abandoned vehicles from the storm water drain ditch off East Waialae Road.
New Solicitor General Named
Kimberly Tsumoto Guidry has been named the new Solicitor General for the State of Hawaiʻi.
78th Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor Marked
More than 2,400 American patriots were killed during the tragedy.
New Program Aims to Perpetuate Traditional Hawaiian Voyaging
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Hawaiian voyaging culture through history, values, protocol, seamanship skills, water safety, navigation and aloha ʻāina (love and care for the land).
LIST: Maui Road Closures This Week
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Water Shut-Down for Pā‘ia and Kū‘au, Dec. 12
All water customers on the County system in Pāʻia and Kūʻau will have their water shut off from 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 to 4 a.m. on Friday Dec. 13.
Pavement Preservation Work in Spreckelsville, Dec. 16 to 20
Roadwork is planned in Spreckelsville from Dec. 16 to 20, 2019, according to an announcement from the Department of Public Works
Family of 14-Year-Old Battling Cancer Seeks Help
The Lahainaluna freshman was diagnosed with an aggressive form of knee cancer back in July.
