Maui News
Tegarden Resigns as Mayorʻs Chief of Staff
The mayor said a search for Tegardenʻs replacement is already underway.
Funds Gifted for Hawaiian Language Celebration on Molokaʻi
The Hui Mākua Pūnana Leo O Molokaʻi just received a $4,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for its Hawaiian language and cultural festival.
Ho Ho Ho! Santa Arrives at the Shops at Wailea
Maui keiki can now visit Santa Claus at the shopping mall until Christmas Eve.
Carissa Moore Wins 4th World Surfing Title, Olympic Qualification, Semifinal Finish at Maui Pro
Hawaiʻi’s Carissa Moore has much to celebrate today, earning her 4th World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour title, securing a spot on the USA Olympic team, and garnering a semifinal finish at the lululemon Maui Pro event at Honolua Bay.
40 Customers in Wailuku Without Water After Line Break
About 40 residential customers in Wailuku are without water service because of a broken waterline reported this morning. Affected customers include those on Liholiho Street between Lunalilo and Lihi streets.
UH Mānoa Reports Record High Graduation, Retention Rates
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on-time graduation rate reached a record high in 2019 after a near 20 percent increase over the last nine years.
Maui Crime Nov. 24-30: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 12 burglaries, 6 vehicle thefts and 7 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Nov. 24 to Nov. 30, 2019.
Bernard Brown Murder Trial to Start on Thursday
The trial for murder defendant Bernard Brown, the man accused of killing Moreira “Mo” Monsalve, is scheduled to start on Thursday. In October, Brown pleaded not guilty to second degree murder.
Emergency Relief Continued for Last Yearʻs Kauaʻi Floods
The proclamation extends authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of Kaua‘i residents and visitors.
Hawai‘i Attorney General Fights Transgender Discrimination
Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general fighting to support transgender rights in an anti-discrimination lawsuit against the Gloucester County School Board in Virginia.
Carissa Moore Qualifies for USA Olympic Team
Hawaiʻi’s Carissa Moore joins fellow surfer Caroline Marks in representing the USA at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where surfing makes its Olympic debut.
Kaho‘olawe Trolling Dates Announced for December
Access to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve waters is highly restricted because of the continued presence of unexploded ordnance, as well as for the protection of marine resources within the Reserve.
Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert Test, Dec. 2 at 11:45 a.m.
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.
New Clearance Pipes at Honolulu Airport to Deter Over Height Vehicles
According to the department, drivers often do not notice or disregard the current height clearance warnings.
UPDATE: High Surf Warning For Maui County Canceled
According to the National Weather Service, surf has decreased below the warning threshold.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 1
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 1. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
LIST: Blood Drives on Maui This Month
This holiday season, the Blood Bank of Hawai’i is asking the public to share the life-saving gift for no cost–blood donations.
Sakamoto Pool Closed For Renovation
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool will remain closed through Dec. 31 while crews renovate the restrooms and complete other improvements.
County Water Supply System Maintenance Dec. 3
All water services for homes off of Lili Way and Iiwi Way will be shut off from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday.
Blustery Winds, High Surf Expected for Maui County
Motorists are urged to drive with caution. Officials are advising inexperienced swimmers to remain off beaches and beachfront areas.
