Maui News
Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Habitat for Endangered Coral Species
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit today against the National Marine Fisheries Service for alleged failure to protect 12 coral species.
Wailuku Man Indicted on Murder Charge, Pleads Not Guilty
Twenty-six-year-old Aaron Wilsey pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a new charge of second degree murder after being indicted by a Maui Grand Jury on Aug. 9, 2019.
Maui Officer Investigated on Allegations of Attempted Perjury
Maui police have launched a criminal investigation against one of its own officers into allegations of attempted perjury, first degree hindering prosecution and witness tampering. Police say the officer involved has been with the department for four years.
Attempted Murder Investigation: Kehalani, Maui
Maui police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a male suspect allegedly drove his car towards a police car.
Saigon Palace Fight Leads to Attempted Murder Charge
Maui police have charged a 36-year-old Lahaina man with second degree attempted murder after an incident at a Wailuku bar over the weekend
Drone and Helicopter to be Used in Maui Power Line Inspections
Maui Electric Company will be using unmanned aircraft, or drones, and a helicopter for routine aerial power line inspections from Monday, Aug. 26 to Friday, Aug. 30
Maui Jail Staffing Shortages Prompt Addition of Temporary Visitation
The new, temporary, visiting hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday visits will follow the same schedule.
Grant Program Aims to Help Hawaiʻi Students Go Green
The Hawaiʻi Youth Sustainability Challenge, a partnership between Kupu and the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation that supports student-led environmental initiatives, is accepting applications until Oct. 19.
Office on Aging Warns Against Genetic Testing Fraud in Hawaiʻi
Fraudulent genetic testing representatives are scamming Medicare beneficiaries statewide and across the nation, according to the Hawaiʻi Executive Office on Aging.
Maui South Shore Surf Expected to Rise to 10-14 Feet
Surf along the south facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will rise to 10 to 14 feet late this afternoon and tonight, according to the latest forecast issued by the National Weather Service.
Light Pole Replacement at Ichiro “Iron” Maehara Baseball Stadium
Construction on a light pole replacement project at Ichiro “Iron” Maehara Baseball Stadium will begin Sept. 3 and include the removal and replacement of two…
Lower Entrance to Kēōkea Park Temporarily Closed Starting Aug. 26
The driveway to the lower field and playground at Kēōkea Park will close on Monday, Aug. 26, for drainage and grading improvements.
27-Year-Old Woman Reports Being Bitten by Shark at Kealakekua Bay
A female swimmer was reportedly bitten by a shark this morning on the Napoʻopoʻo side of the bay in West Hawaiʻi.
Applications Now Open for Kahului Lani Senior Affordable Rentals
Applications are now being accepted for the first phase of the Kahului Lani affordable rental housing complex for seniors in Kahului. The first phase includes 82 low income rental units for seniors age 55 and older.
Kahului Teen Arrested for Terroristic Threatening
On Aug. 19, 2019 at about 5 a.m. Wailuku Patrol Officers received information that Nainoa Gazman Figueroa posted on his Twitter page that he intended to…
New Maui Traffic Cameras Set to Go Online in Next Two Weeks
New traffic cameras recently installed at 10 key intersections on Maui, will be accessible for viewing via the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation’s GoAkamai.org website within the next two weeks, HDOT officials tell Maui Now.
Airports Division Finances HNL Rental Car Facility at Record Low Rates
Honolulu CONRAC construction is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2021, followed by the tenant improvements and the grand opening to the public in the fall of 2021.
Hawai’i Economist’s Presentation to Comment on “Overtourism”
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is hosting a free lecture by economist Paul Brewbaker on Sept. 4.
Hawai‘i Ranked 13 for Best Community College Systems
Of the community colleges in Hawaiʻi that were included in the study, Kauaʻi Community College had the best overall ranking at 21. The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College was not included in the rankings list.
Blood Bank Comes Back to Maui
The organization will be holding blood drives at the Cameron Center from Aug. 19 to 23 as a part of its ‘Tough Enough’ challenge.
