Maui News
A&B Gifts $1.2M to Organizations Statewide
In a press release, Alexander & Baldwin announced that its grant program is “touching the lives of thousands of local residents.”
VIDEO: Master Practitioners Keeping Traditions Alive at Maui Fiber Arts Conference
The second annual Maui Fiber Conference wrapped up in Kāʻanapali this weekend. The event, entitled Kauluhiwaolele, speaks to the esteemed groves from which fibers are gathered to fashion traditional crafts.
Middle Schoolers Walk Out After ʻDisrespectful’ Removal of Hawaiian Flag at Maunakea
The demonstration was staged in response to a video of officers sawing off a Hawaiian flag from the door of a structure built near the ongoing protest encampment at the base of Maunakea.
Golf Tournament to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity will host its 17th annual Golf Tournament on Oct. 5 at the Maui Nui Golf Course in Kīhei.
Committee Votes to Settle Lahaina Injection Well Case
On Friday night, a Maui County Council committee agreed to settle the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility injection well case.
UPDATE: Power Restored on Lānaʻi
Maui Electric Company has now restored power on Lānaʻi, the county announced.
Power Outage Reported on Lānaʻi
Parts of Lānaʻi are currently experiencing a power outage, according to an announcement from the county.
Shelter in Need of Fosters as Space is ‘Critically Low’
The Maui Humane Society promises to provide all the information and materials necessary for anyone interested in becoming a foster caregiver.
Drainage Work on Lahaina Bypass, No Lane Closures
No lane or shoulder closures are expected for the Lahaina Bypass on Sept. 9 as crews will complete drainage improvements.
VIDEO: Dust Devil Spins in Central Maui Field
A “dust devil” in Central Maui on Friday afternoon had some taken by surprise as they witnessed the swirling column in a field off of the Maui Veterans Highway. The incident was reported at around 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 in an old sugar cane field.
Family of Missing Person Khiara Henry Offers $10,000 Reward
The family of missing person Khiara Henry is offering a $10,000 reward for her safe return, and/or the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for her disappearance.
Texas Snorkeler Dies at Pu‘u Keka‘a “Black Rock” in West Maui
A 64-year-old Texas man was pronounced dead at Kaanapali Beach this morning after witnesses discovered him face down in the water fronting Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock.”
Missing Hāna Man, Cell Phone and Keys Found Near Hāmoa
Leonardo Diaz, 30, was seen at his home in Hāna on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at around 10:30 p.m. He was also observed by a resident at around 7:30 a.m. the following day on Haneoʻo Road walking towards Hāmoa Beach wearing only surf trunks.
State Removing Structure Close to Demonstration Site at Maunakea
The State of Hawaiʻi will be removing a structure that it says was “unlawfully constructed on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property.”
Study: Phytoplankton Bloom Detectable by Satellite, Fueled by 2018 Kīlauea Eruption
The lava-impacted seawater contained high concentrations of nutrients that stimulated phytoplankton growth, resulting in an extensive plume of microbes that was detectable by satellite.
Nine New Physicians Join Kaiser Permanente
Nine doctors have joined Kaiser Permanente Hawaii facilities, including Dr. Ryan Leary, who joins the otolaryngology department at the Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office.
Parade to Honor Maui Little League Teams
Maui Central East Maui Little League All-Star teams who won the Senior Division World Series, and earned a regional title and second place national finish in the division for 11- and 12-year-olds, will be honored at a celebration this afternoon (Friday, Sept. 6, 2019).
Hāna Highway Utility Installation Work
Motorists traveling into or out of Hāna in East Maui are reminded of a lane closure on Hāna Highway (Route 36) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Wailua Valley State Wayside Park.
Akoni Downgraded to Remnant Low, Juliette Continues Weakening
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center and National Hurricane Center continue to track two systems that are on weakening trends.
Traffic Advisory: Olowalu Traffic Accident
Motorist traveling to or from West Maui are advised of a traffic accident in Olowalu fronting Leoda’s restaurant.
