Maui News
Little Chef Big Chef Gala Raises $120,000 for Maui Youth
The 5th annual Little Chef Big Chef gala hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui raised an estimated $120,000 for the organization’s programs on Maui.
Maui Island Under Brown Water Advisory
The state Department of Health, Clean Water Branch issued a Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui following recent rains.
LAC Banyan Tree Lighting Event Will Not Happen on Saturday, Solution Sought
“Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Banyan Tree Lighting Ceremony for tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Lahaina’s Banyan Tree Park. However, we are still working towards a solution.”
Indictment, Arrest Made in Nearly Two-Decade-Old Maui Murder Cold Case
Maui police say Anthony Moreno was arrested by the Palm Beach Sheriffs Marine Unit for the 2000 murder of Kimberly Belluomini at her residence in Kīhei nearly two decades ago.
Media Seeks Answers on Policies and Disciplinary Records in Naval Shipyard Tragedy
While authorities provided information on the incident itself, and issued a press release on the identity of those killed, lack of information on policies and practices as well as disciplinary records involving the gunman, resulted in a backlash from media.
Morning Copy Room Fire at Kahului Elementary School Deemed Accidental
A morning fire at Kahului Elementary School on Maui was deemed to be accidental, possibly caused by a malfunctioning electrical appliance, according to Maui Fire Services Chief Rylan Yatsushiro.
Online Refuse Payments Now Accepted by Solid Waste Division
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, announced the new payment option, noting there will be a 2.35% convenience fee added to the total payment.
Blessing for New South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Dec. 9
The nearly $21.4 million South Maui Community Park Gymnasium has 31,858 square feet of space, bleacher seating for more than 1,000 people and 170 parking stalls.
Trial Pushed to March for Murder Defendant Bernard Brown
It’s been nearly six years since Morreira “Mo” Monsalve went missing on Maui. Today would have marked the beginning in a new chapter in the case but the trail date has been pushed to March.
Noenoe Nights at Mākena Hosts Workshop to Celebrate Wāhine With Holiday Wreath-Making
The upcoming event once again honors wāhine (women) who create the feeling of family, of being ‘ohana (family). It also celebrates the season with holiday wreath-making led by Ipo Kanaka‘ole.
New Ban on Maui: Commercial Ocean Recreation Activities Prohibited on Sundays and Holidays
Starting on Jan. 1, 2020, the County of Maui will prohibit Commercial Ocean Recreation Activities at County beach parks on Sundays and holidays.
Maui High School Program Gifted With 33 Google Chromebooks
The Charles & Mitch Ota Foundation, a Maui-based Hawaiʻi nonprofit corporation, gifted the school with 33 Google Chromebooks and accessories for use by students in the school’s AVID program.
Winter Storm Watch Could Bring Six Inches of Snow to Big Island Summits
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say heavy snow with accumulation in excess of six inches is possible for the Big Island Summits above 12,000 feet.
UPDATE: Maui Teachers Could Receive Thousands in Differentials
If the BOE approves the proposal, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association says teachers in four of Maui County’s complexes will get thousands of dollars each in raises starting in the spring because of increased hard-to-staff positions at the Lahaina, Hāna, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi complexes.
6th Annual Touchdown for Tatas Raises $26K for Pacific Cancer Foundation
The 6th Annual Touchdowns for Tatas event held at The Beach House Bar & Grill in Kahana on Oct. 28, 2019 raised just over $26,000 for the Pacific Cancer Foundation.
Water Shutdown to Affect Kula, Dec. 5
A portion of homes in the Poli Poli and Middle Roads area of Kula will have their water shut-off from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, while crews work on the County of Maui water system.
Three Confirmed Dead in Shooter Incident at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Authorities confirmed that the shooter, described as a male US Sailor, is among those deceased, as well as to two shipyard employees. A third shipyard employee is listed in stable condition at a local area hospital, base officials said in a press conference this evening.
Lucky Drawing to Whisk Away Winner on Inaugural Hawaiian Airlines Maui to Las Vegas Flight
Pack your bags! The winner of a drawing at the Maui Sunday Market on Dec. 15, will be whisked away THAT EVENING on Hawaiian Airlines’ inaugural flight from Kahului to Las Vegas.
‘Toys for Tots’ Accepting Donations
Anyone interested in donating new, unwrapped toys to Maui keiki in need can deliver them to the Azeka Shopping Center until Dec. 23.
Hawai’i AG Joins Fight For Abortion Access in Louisiana
Roughly 10,000 women obtain abortions in Louisiana each year.
