Maui News
2,500 Attendees Flock to 6th Taste of Hawai‘i on Capitol Hill
The two-day event gives Hawaiʻi businesses the opportunity to meet directly with news and policy makers while also showcasing Hawaiʻi businesses and products…
Kaiser Permanente Files Federal Lawsuit Against Queen’s Health System
The practice is known as “balance billing.” Kaiser calls it “intolerable” saying it “puts patients, who may already be dealing with serious and stressful health issues, in the middle of a contract dispute.”
Ka Ipu Kukui 2020 Fellows Seeking Nominations
The Ka Ipu Kukui program completed its twelfth year with a Graduation Ceremony at UHMC on May 23 and is now seeking applicants for its thirteenth year.
Honoapi‘ilani Now OPEN in Mā‘alaea Following Brush Fire
The Honoapiʻilani Highway (Hwy 30) is NOW OPEN in both directions following a brush fire at Mile Marker 8 in Maalaea.
Near-Repeat of Sacred Falls Tragedy Highlights Dangers
“Fifteen-seconds of terror,” is how a trespassing Honolulu hiker describes his near miss with a rock-fall incident at the closed Sacred Falls State Park on Kamehameha Day. DLNR officials say Lincoln Hittner was one of six people cited by DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers for trespassing into a closed area after a […]
Maui Police Conduct 2nd Cockfighting Raid in As Many Weeks
For the second time in as many weeks, the Maui Police Department conducted a raid at a cockfighting event off Kaimana Road in Puʻunēnē.
Hawai‘i On The Hill Event Attracts Island Business Leaders
US Senator Mazie Hirono joined the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi today in hosting the sixth annual Hawaiʻi on The Hill Policy Summit.
Maui Fire Dept Promotes Kino to Battalion Chief
The Maui Fire Department announced the promotion of Kaulana Kino to Battalion Chief. Kino, a 16-year veteran, joined the department in 2002.
Travel Alert: Power RESTORED at Honolulu Airport Interisland Terminal
Those traveling to or from the Honolulu International Airport are advised of a power outage at the Daniel K Inouye International Airport Terminal 1 in Honolulu.
Molina Thanks Public Works for Makawao Road Repairs
“I made the repaving of Makawao Avenue one of my Fiscal Year 2020 budget priorities, because it needs serious attention,” said Molina. “I’m grateful…
Stowaway Snake Found Slithering from Backpack of Maui Visitor
The visitor, a 20-year-old Virginia man, had just arrived Monday night from Florida and had put down his backpack when the snake slithered out.
Makawao Avenue Roadwork Through Friday
Motorists can expect traffic delays in Makawao Avenue while crews from the Public Works Highways Division work on an in-house pavement preservation project.
Four Arrested in Puna Kidnapping and Assault Investigation
Big Island Police have charged three individuals and arrested a fourth on suspicion of multiple offenses stemming from a kidnapping and assault investigation.
68-Year-Old Arizona Man Rescued at Mauna Kea Summit
A 68-year-old Arizona man located at the summit of Mauna Kea had injured his leg while trying to find his way back to the observatories and needed assistance.
Homestead Leaders Applaud OHA for Housing Program Investment
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded a 2-year grant of $484,114 to the nonprofit, Homestead Community Development Corporation also known as the Homestead Housing Authority.
Voyaging Canoe Makaliʻi Embarks on Historic Journey
Makaliʻi has started a month-long journey to the kupuna, or elder, islands of Nīhoa and Mokumanamana, located 300+ miles north of Kauaʻi.
Kamehameha Day Festivities on Maui
The Royal Order of Kamehameha I – Kahekili Chapter IV on Maui commemorates the life of Kamehameha the Great in a procession in Kahului this morning.
Water System Upgrade in Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā NP
The National Park Service will begin to replace approximately 4,800 feet of waterline pipe in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
Mayor Victorino Uses Line-item Veto to Strike a Dozen Provisions
Mayor Michael Victorino line-item vetoed the Maui County Council’s fiscal 2020 budget on Monday, providing a measured reduction of what he called the “council’s record-high $823.47 million spending proposal.”
Engineers Recommend New Boat Ramp for Puna
The Pohoiki Small Boat Ramp on the lower Puna coast was closed shortly after Kīlauea began erupting last May.
