Maui News
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.
$100,000 Grant Secured for Maui Business Connect Program
The Maui Business Connect is a pilot program for small business training, mentoring, and networking that will focus on growing local businesses in Maui County.
“Deep Moisture” from Barbara Remnants in Forecast
Deep tropical moisture associated with the remnants of Barbara will pass over the Big Island of Hawaiʻi today and tonight before diminishing.
Kahului Power Outage
Update: (3:51 p.m. 7.6.19) As of 3:51 p.m., power has been restored to all affected customers. Update: (2:55 p.m. 7.6.19) The Kahului area is experiencing a power outage. Maui police are posted at major intersections where lights are out to direct traffic, including the Kaahumanu/Wakea Avenue intersection. Updates will be provided as more information becomes […]
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 7, 2019
Maui obituary notices for the week of July 7, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Photos: Holiday Weekend on Maui Saddles Up with Makawao Parade
Maui celebrated the 4th of July holiday weekend with annual traditions that included the 54th Annual Makawao Rodeo Parade on Saturday, and the 4th of July Fireworks display in Lahaina Town on Thursday.
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Kahului Fire Behind Walmart
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire burned an estimated five acres in a field behind Walmart in Kahului on Wednesday.
Molokaʻi Councilmember’s Father Passes Away
Councilmembers expressed sadness over the passing of 62-year-old Charlton “Kana” Wallace, the father of Molokaʻi Councilmember and Vice Chair Keani Rawlins-Fernandez.
Barbara Weakening, Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reported that Maui County could still receive 3 to 5 inches of rain with potential for localized flooding beginning late Sunday night and early Monday morning
High Surf Advisory for East, South Shores
“A large east swell generated by East Pacific Tropical Cyclone Barbara is spreading across the island chain this weekend. In addition, a new long period south-southwest swell is increasing surf along south facing shores,” according to the NWS forecast.
Urban and Community Forestry Grants Available
The DLNR’s Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program announces a call for statewide grant applications to support urban and community forestry projects.
Pacific Whale Foundation Workshop on Marine Debris Research
The 2019 Hawai‘i Marine Debris Action Plan Research Workshop will be held July 25 to 26, with a presentation by Chief Scientist Jens Currie.
12 Maui County Vendors Invited to Hankyu Hawaiʻi Fair
A dozen Maui County-made product vendors will soon depart for Japan to test their products at the 6th annual Hankyu Hawaiʻi Fair from Wednesday, July 10, to Tuesday, July 16, in Umeda, Osaka.
Barbara Could Still Bring Storm Surge Warns Coast Guard
“storm surge is the abnormal rise of water generated by a storm’s winds” which can result in a “significant loss of life.”
Bones Wash Up on South Maui Beach, SHPD Notified
Archaeologists have since determined that the bones date back more than 50 years, and Maui police do not consider the area a crime scene.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 7.1 California Earthquake
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Central California at 8:20 p.m. (5:20 p.m. Hawaiʻi time) on Friday, July 5, 2019.
Honoapiʻilani Traffic Accident – ROAD IS NOW OPEN
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions as of 5:17 p.m. It was closed earlier this afternoon following a motor vehicle accident on the Māʻalaea side of the tunnel.
Maui Burglary Case Part of Illegal Firearm Seizures Increase
“Not only did we take 17 firearms off the streets and out of the hands of those who would endanger our community”
Help Urged in Protection of Kapuāiwa Coconut Grove on Molokaʻi
The Department of Hawaiian Homelands is asking for the community’s kōkua (help) in protecting the Kapuāiwa Coconut Grove on Molokaʻi.
Barbara Weakens to a Tropical Storm
Barbara has weakened to a tropical storm with winds dropping below the 74 mph threshold for hurricane status.
