Maui News

Coast Guard Sets Port Condition WHISKEY in Hawaii County Ahead of Erick

During Port heavy weather condition WHISKEY, gale force winds 39 mph are predicted to arrive within 72 hours.

Governor Ige Rescinds Emergency Proclamation at Maunakea

Governor Ige has rescinded his emergency proclamation at Maunakea. DLNR has also granted a two-year extension for the initiation of construction of the TMT to Sept. 26, 2021.

Milled Rumble Strip Installation on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy Results in Traffic Backup

The state Department of Transportation has confirmed that the backup is due to the installation of milled rumble strips along the Honoapiʻilani Highway.

Trash Pickups Missed in Makawao and Pukalani

Due to a personnel shortage, a scheduled refuse route today in the Pukalani area has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 31, the Maui County Department of Environmental Management announced.

Molina Seeks Creation of Pā‘ia-Ha‘ikū Advisory Committee

Molina who represents Makawao, Haʻikū and Pāʻia said even though his district is not as remote as Hāna, “the Pāʻia-Haʻikū area has experienced one of the highest annual growth rates in the state.”

Cop on Top Planned on Maui, Aug. 22-24

Donations collected from Cop on Top directly benefit Special Olympics Hawaiʻi and their efforts to provide sports programs for athletes year-round.

Maui To Receive $1,402,255 For Early Childhood Development

The funding includes $1,402,255 to Maui Family Support Services. MFSS was founded in 1980 and provides a range of services to families on Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi.

Maui Lane Closures: July 27 to Aug. 2

The state Department of Transportation will be conducting a number of road projects on Maui during the period ending Friday, Aug. 2, 2019.

Mayor Victorino Urges Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Erick and Flossie

While Hurricane Erick is forecast to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands and Tropical Storm Flossie approaches from the Eastern North Pacific, Mayor Michael Victorino is urging residents to be vigilant, stay informed and prepare.

Mauna Loa’s 1935 Flow Seen in Current Media Coverage of Maunakea

In ongoing media coverage of demonstrations at the base of Maunakea, many hundreds of people can be seen standing on a black lava flow that surrounds Puʻuhuluhulu.

Election Officials Announce Voting by Mail

The Office of Elections and the County Clerks of Hawaiʻi have sent out postcards to voters confirming their voter registration and announcing the transition to voting by mail beginning with the 2020 Elections.

Category 4 Hurricane Erick Moves Into Central Pacific

Erick has become a major category 4 hurricane and has moved into the Central Pacific basin where it is being tracked from forecasters in Hawaiʻi.

Wailuku Man Charged with Attempted Murder in North Market Shooting

A 57-year-old Wailuku man was charged with second degree attempted murder after allegedly firing a handgun at his neighbor Friday evening.

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Working Group Wins Conservation Award

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death is caused by two closely related fungi species and has been found throughout Hawai’i island and was detected on Kaua’i in 2018 and on Maui last month.

Maui Crime July 21-27, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts

Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 18 vehicle thefts and 18 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from July 21 to 27, 2019.

$35,000 Donated to Lahainaluna Media Program

Ed and Kathy Krafchow of Lahaina and TradeWind Productions donated $35,000 to Lahainaluna High School’s media program recently after filming wrapped up for season two of Temptation Island.

Wailuku Man Keeps Navy’s Newest Helicopters Flying

2009 Kamehameha Schools graduate, Petty Officer 3rd Class Kamaki Maluo-Huber of Maui is serving with a U.S. Navy helicopter squadron.

Trash Pickups Missed in Makawao and Pukalani

Due to a personnel shortage, a scheduled refuse route today in the Pukalani and Makawao area has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 30.

55,000 Maui Jury Questionnaires to be Mailed

Juror questionnaires will be mailed out to 55,000 residents in Maui County starting on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Applications Available for Maui First-Time Home Buyers Program

The County of Maui is now accepting applications for its First-Time Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance Program.
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