Maui News
High Surf Advisory South Facing Shores of Maui County
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the south facing shores of all islands in Maui County until 6 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019.
Shark Sighting, Temporary Closure of Kamaʻole I, II and III
A shark sighting on Saturday, June 29, 2019, forced the temporary closure of Kamaʻole Beaches 1, II and III.
Potential Water Outages in Waikapu, Kehalani Mauka & Upper Wailuku Heights
Effective immediately, the Department of Water Supply is asking all consumers in the Waikapu, Kehalani Mauka (above Honoapiilani Highway), and Upper Wailuku Heights areas to cease all unnecessary water use until further notice.
Maui Senator Roz Baker Recognized as AARP “Capitol Caregiver”
To honor her integral work supporting Hawai‘i’s family caregivers, AARP named Maui Senator Roz Baker as a 2018 “Capitol Caregiver.”
Hawaiʻi Papayas Not Involved in Mainland Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of 62 Salmonella illnesses potentially linked to whole, fresh papayas imported specifically from Mexico.
Getting in the “Rift” Zone: Why & How They Erupt
The rift zones extend from Kīlauea Caldera and, like the summit region, are prone to volcanic activity. But why are the rift zones so active?
Schatz To Host Town Hall Meeting On Maui
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) will host a town hall meeting on Maui on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.
Tipsy Tow Offered For 4th Of July
AAA Hawaii is offering a “tipsy tow” service during the July 4th holiday, as a last resort for individuals needing a ride home after drinking.
Bissen Named Chief Judge for 2nd Circuit on Maui
Maui Judge Richard T. Bissen, Jr. has been assigned as Chief Judge of the Second Circuit by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald.
Record Heat for 16th Day in a Row in Hawai‘i
There were only five days so far this month when temperatures did not tie or break old records in Hawaiʻi.
California Man Dies at Twin Falls, Maui
A 47-year-old California man died after falling off a 10-foot embankment at Twin Falls on Thursday morning.
Corruption Trial: Federal Jury Convicts Kealohas
A federal jury found former Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Katherine Kealoha and her husband, former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha, guilty of abusing their power in what has been called the biggest corruption case in Hawaiʻi.
The Maui News Cancels Sunday Newspaper
The Maui News will instead end their printing week with a Saturday edition called the “Weekender”
Wailuku Man Charged with Attacking 90-Year-Old
Bail reduction was denied for a Wailuku man charged with attacking a 90-year-old woman earlier this month.
Tourist Reports Being Robbed in Ke‘anae
A 37-year-old woman from Canada reported that she was robbed by a suspect while sitting in her rental vehicle, which was parked on the shoulder of the Hāna Highway in Keʻanae on Sunday morning.
FEIS Filed for Pūlehunui Regional Infrastructure Master Plan
A Final Environmental Impact Statement has been filed for a Regional Infrastructure Master Plan at Pūlehunui in Central Maui. The DHHL Project Areas are located on both sides of Maui Veterans Highway, near the Pu‘unēnē Armory and Maui Humane Society and encompass a total of 830 acres. The document was prepared by the Department of Hawaiian […]
Korean War Veterans Honored in Candlelight Service
The Korean War Veterans Association of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi 282 Chapter hosted an annual candlelight service to honor Korean War veterans and their families.
Interpreting Surface Deformation at Kīlauea
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar calculates the difference between two radar images taken at different times but looking at the same place on Earth.
Maui United Way Campaign Raises Over $890,000
Maui United Way raised a total of just over $890,000 this year which will go toward 33 health and human services programs in Maui County.
Ige Signs 18 Bills in Tuesday’s Signing Ceremonies
Gov. David Ige signed a series of bills into law on Tuesday, ranging from kupuna care, homelessness and mental health, traffic safety, elections and health.
