Maui News
Kula Water Repairs to Affect Ōmaʻopio and Piliwale Areas
Water customers along a portion of Ōmaʻopio Road and Piliwale Road will be affected by a project to repair valves between Tanaka Tank and Piliwale Tank today.
Thirty Meter Telescope Set to Start Construction July 15
Governor David Ige joined the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory today announcing that construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope or TMT atop Mauna Kea will begin the week of July 15, 2019.
Despite the Rain Drought Still in Effect
Storm system Barbara brought some much needed rain to Maui County, just not enough according to the Department of Water Supply (DWS).
Sixth Case of Rat Lungworm Confirmed in Hawaiʻi
The sixth individual was an adult resident of the US mainland and was traveling in West Hawai‘i when they were infected with rat lungworm disease.
Family of Lahaina Woman Asks To Celebrate Her Life
Family says they are working very closely with the Maui Police Department. The family of Caela Aviel Venema, 31, says they want her to be remembered as full of “laughter and love.”
One Dead, Vehicle Plunges 200 Feet Down Manawainui Gulch
An investigation is currently underway after a body was found within a vehicle at the bottom of a 200 foot drop-off in the area of Manawainui Gulch in East Maui this morning.
Blessing Held for 40-Unit Kalama Kai Workforce Housing
The Kalama Kai project is located 200 feet from the beach on Kanani Road and features mostly three-bedroom units, totaling 844 square feet each.
18 Bills Vetoed, Including Molokini and Lānaʻi Legislation
Governor David Ige will veto 18 of 20 bills on his Intent to Veto list, and allow two items to become law without his signature.
90-Year-Old Maui Woman Dies After Harbor Lights Burglary
Maui police have reclassified a burglary investigation as a second degree murder investigation after the victim died as a result of injuries in the incident.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Man
Kevin Reyes is described as 37 years old, 6’2″ tall, weighing about 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
New Law to Breathe New Life into Aloha Stadium
Governor David Ige signed a bill into law that aims to breathe new life into Aloha Stadium and surrounding areas.
Maui Vigil Seeks End to Detention Camps
A candlelight vigil is planned on Maui in coordination with ‘Lights for Liberty’ to bring attention to conditions of detention camps that house immigrants.
Surveillance Images Released in Kīhei Burglary
Maui police and Crime Stoppers released surveillance images of a male suspect wanted for allegedly breaking into a business at the Kīhei Market Place in April.
Makani Kai Air Announces Maui to Kona Flights
Makani Kai Air announced it will launch service between Kailua-Kona and Maui starting on Aug. 1, 2019.
Water Shutdown in Parts of Kula Planned on July 11
The Maui Department of Water Supply will be repairing valves between Tanaka Tank and Piliwale Tank in Kula on Thursday, July 11, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maui Hosts Free Recreation Summer Programs
The County of Maui is celebrating Parks and Recreation Month in July with free summer programs including movies, dancing and swimming under the stars.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for North Shore of Maui
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to brown water off of Maui’s North Shore.
Ban on Commercial Permit Operators at Hanakaʻōʻō Becomes Law
A ban on commercial activity permit operators at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in West Maui passed out of council and was signed into law on Friday.
Maui Police Investigate Woman’s Death in Lahaina
Maui police detectives are looking into what caused the death of a Maui woman, whose body was found in her truck on the night of July 5th in Lahaina.
Kaiser Permanente Welcomes Three New Physicians on Maui
Six doctors have joined Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi facilities across the state including three new physicians on Oʻahu and three on Maui.
