Maui News
Wind Advisory Extended for Maui County
Maui County residents and motorists are being advised of strong winds until this evening.
In Memory of Hannah Brown: New Holiday Tradition on Maui Roads Nets Arrest
The weight of Hannah’s passing is still a struggle, but the Brown ʻohana hopes her spirit will continue to uplift and unite others to ensure that all make it home safely for the holidays.
Four Arrests Made in Kahului Smash-and-Grab Burglary
Maui police apprehended Keala Baker, a 33-year-old man with no local address, who was wanted for multiple warrants and was suspected of committing a number of other criminal acts for which he was being investigated.
Items Stolen in Lahaina Halloween Armed Robbery Valued at More Than $1 Million
Maui police released further details in a Halloween Day robbery on Front Street in Lahaina, saying the suspect escaped with jewelry valued at more than $1 million.
Maui Teen Launches “100 Real Estate Agents Who Care” Project
Pohaku Kepler of Kīhei Charter School hopes to encourage 100 local Real Estate agents to donate at least $100 each to Habitat for Humanity Maui, with the hopes of raising $10,000 to help build more affordable housing on Maui.
Locally Made “Hi Biz” Ornaments Include Maui Favorites
A unique series of Hi Biz ornaments is a first-ever collaboration between 27 local Hawaiʻi businesses. Maui companies featured include: Maui Brewing Company, Sabado Studio & Boutique and Kupu Spirits.
Maui Shelter Received Another 23 Animals on Thursday, Urgent Foster Homes Needed
The shelter continues to receive large number of animals daily including 23 animals received in a single day (on Thursday, Nov. 22), as well as the large-scale impound from one home which resulted in 23 dogs coming into the shelter in October.
Maui Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit Named Maui Team of The Year
The County of Maui announces the Employee of the Year award winners for Maui, Hāna, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
UPDATE 3:17 p.m.: Power Restored to Most Customers on Maui, 1,400 Affected
Approximately 1,400 customers in various parts of Maui, including areas in Central Maui, Upcountry, Haʻikū and Spreckelsville, experienced outages overnight as gusty winds damaged electrical equipment on the island.
Maui Crime Nov. 10-16: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 9 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts and 12 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Nov. 10 to Nov. 16, 2019.
Cheese Nips “Limited Quantity” Recall in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i residents are being alerted of a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Cheese Nips (11 oz. box) products in Hawai‘i due to the potential presence of small food-grade yellow plastic pieces from a dough scraper.
Kahikinui Fire 100% Contained, Evacuations Lifted, 300 Acres Burned
A brush fire burning mauna of the Piʻilani Highway in East Maui has forced the closure of a portion of the highway. The blaze was moving northwest toward the Kahikinui subdivision and residents of at least a dozen homes were being evacuated.
BREAKING: Monsanto to Plead Guilty to Illegally Spraying Banned Pesticide on Maui
Monsanto Agrees to Plead Guilty to Illegally Spraying Banned Pesticide at Maui Facility; also Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement that Calls for $10 Million Payment Related to Storage of Banned Pesticide on Maui and Molokaʻi.
Maui Police Launch Inaugural Hannah Brown Impaired Driving Awareness Checkpoint
In memory of Hannah Brown, MADD and the Maui Police Department prepared a message regarding the dangers of drinking and driving.
Chief Warrant Officer from Hawai‘i Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami Jr., 25, from Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi, died when the helicopter he was in crashed while providing security for troops on the ground.
Opihi Picker Stranded by Large Surf Overnight, Found Safe at Maliko
An opihi picker reported missing at Maliko Bay on Wednesday night, was located and escorted to safety this morning by fire department personnel.
Maui’s 19th Annual Paddle For Hunger Takes Place on Thanksgiving Day!
Hawaiian Paddle Sports hosts its 19th Annual Paddle For Hunger event on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 28) in South Maui. Registration is now open and the public is invited to participate.
15-20 Foot Surf Forecast on North Shores of Maui and Moloka‘i Today
The large northwest swell will spread down the island chain today, bringing advisory level surf to the north and west facing shores of Molokaʻi, and north facing shores of Maui.
Public Access Expands for Maui Zoning, Real Property Information
Two County of Maui departments have collaborated to make zoning and real property information more readily available to the public.
Makani Kai Air Wins Essential Air Contract for Hāna, Maui
Makani Kai Air has been awarded the Essential Air Service contract for Hāna, Maui, set to start on Dec. 1, 2019. The contract, issued by the Federal Department of Transportation, is for two years and includes twice-daily service between Kahului and the East Maui community of Hāna.
