Maui News

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.

The Maui Police Department is conducting a citizen survey to evaluate public attitudes and opinions pertaining to the level of law enforcement services provided.

The Mākena Golf & Beach Club partners with the community-based non-profit organization Ala Kukui, to introduce Noenoe Nights at Mākena, a collaborative workshop series that uplifts and celebrates wāhine (women) as reflections of kupuna (ancestors).

Maui Electric Company will be using drone for routine aerial power line inspections today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in West Maui.

The scientists used remotely-operated, underwater vehicles to examine coral communities on submarine lava flows of various ages off Hawaiʻi Island.

From bonbons to baked goods, University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Assistant Professor and Culinary Arts Program Coordinator Teresa Shurilla—better known as Cheech—is in her element in the pastry kitchen. Her sugar work is especially sensational.

Customers from Spreckelsville to Kūʻau may have low water pressure or be without water while a crew with the Department of Water Supply works on repairs to an eight-inch waterline in Pāʻia.

The 392-page hardcover book, Exploring Historic Maui, is a compilation of Watermark’s previously published Small Town Series historical photo books on Lahaina, Wailuku and Upcountry Maui

The survival rate for Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed with lung cancer is one of the lowest in the nation. 

The award recognizes elected women for the work they have accomplished in their communities.

The Maui Arts League has gifted a $1,000 scholarship to King Kekaulike graduate Amanda Heauser-Caires to further her college studies in fine arts. 

Maui police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian reported overnight on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in West Maui.

Maui’s Amy Hānaiali’i is among five artists nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards Best Regional Roots Music Album category for her album Kalawaiʻanui.

The Rotary Club of Maui presented 10 chairs to Hale Makua Kahului for use in the Aloha Café dining room as part of a two-year beautification project.

An incoming large northwest swell will boost surf along most north and west facing shores of the smaller islands, and the north facing shores of Maui.

Mahi Pono plans to divert about 11.22 million of gallons of surface water daily from Nā Wai ʻEhā streams, less than half of the 36 mgd HC&S requested a decade ago.

Eight months after a riot that caused an estimated $5.3 million in damage, overcrowding remains an issue at the Maui Community Correctional Center.

Maui police responded to 16 burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2019.

Hawaiian Airlines has teamed up with Moloka‘i-based brand Kealopiko to launch a new line of in-flight amenities carrying a message of sustainability.

First Hawaiian Bank announced the promotion of Dean Duque, Bard Peterson and Royle Taogoshi on Maui.