Maui News
Hawaiʻi Named Happiest State in the Nation
WalletHub compared the states across 31 key indicators of happiness to determine where Americans had the highest satisfaction with life.
Boat Harbor Fee Hikes to Help Delayed Maintenance
Fees for Hawaiʻiʻs small boat harbors and boating facilities will increase soon, a press release from the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced.
Power Outage Reported on Molokaʻi
The West Molokaʻi area is experiencing a power outage, according to an announcement from the county.
Brush Fire Reported in Maʻalaea
Fire crews are responding to a brush fire that was reported on North Kīhei Road.
Cooke Memorial Pool Closed Oct. 1-3 For Cleaning
The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconveniences from the closure.
War Memorial Complex Offices Closure
The War Memorial Complex Offices will be closed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sept. 19 for internal training. The offices and facilities will reopen at 10 a.m.
Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event, Oct. 3-5
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management will operate a Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event for East Maui residents from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 to 5, 2019, at the Hāna Landfill.
Committee Votes in Favor of Settling Lahaina Injection Wells Case
Late Friday night, a majority of the Maui County Council voted in favor of a settlement to withdraw the county’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the federal Clean Water Act’s protections against ocean pollution from the county’s Lahaina wastewater plant.
Protest Convoy on Maui Planned from Lahaina to Kahului Airport at 1 p.m.
Police say the traffic alert was issued due to the potential for a planned protest convoy from Lahaina to the Kahului Airport beginning at 1 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 9, 2019).
UPDATE: Firefighters Extinguish Smoking Stump Off Honoapiʻilani
Reports of a brush fire on Honoapiʻilani Highway this afternoon turned out to be a single smoking stump.
UPDATE: Distressed Swimmers in East Maui Recovered
All of the six swimmers in distress off of Koki Beach are fully recovered, according to a press release from the Maui County Fire Department.
Report: Hula Helps Reduce Hypertension
It was the largest health treatment study involving Native Hawaiians ever presented at an American Heart Association national meeting.
Brush Fire Reported Off Honoapiʻilani Hwy
Maui Now has received reports of a brush fire starting off Honoapiʻilani Highway near mile marker 4.
UPDATE: Honoapiʻilani OPEN Following Traffic Accident
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now open at the Kapoli Street intersection. It was closed earlier this afternoon following a traffic accident at the location.
Mayor Responds to Committee Vote on Lahaina Injection Well Case
Mayor Michael Victorino expressed disappointment in a County Council committeeʻs decision to settle the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility injection well case.
Seven Swimmers in Distress in East Maui
Safety officials are responding to a report of seven swimmers in distress off Koki Beach.
Cleanup to Kick Off ‘Get the Drift and Bag It!’ Campaign
The event marks the beginning of the month-long “Get the Drift and Bag It!” initiative, which aims to promote ocean conservation.
Maui Electric to Lower Electric Vehicle Charging Rates
The lower rates are an incentivize for drivers to charge during daylight hours, when solar energy is abundant.
Hyatt Kicks Off 6th Annual Paddle for a Cure
The Hyatt will be hosting a series of fundraisers until the end of October.
