Maui News

A shocking video of a man hitting a monk seal resting on a beach has garnered a slew of backlash on Instagram. 

The Coast Guard is seeking the publicʻs help in finding the owner of a green kayak that was found over a mile off of Oneloa “Big Beach” in Mākena, Maui on Sunday morning.

Proceeds raised will go to fitness and athletic programs at Maui County schools.

Scores of volunteers, as well as dozens of local non profits and businesses banded together to clean up “hard-to-reach” beaches on Lānaʻi.

The results for school year 2018-19 demonstrate an increase in the number of exam takers, exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher that result in college credits.

Hirono applauds the US House of Representatives for passing landmark, progressive labor law reforms in the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.

Closures slated for Feb. 8 to Feb. 14. 

Kīhei Charter student Pohaku Kepler launched the program in November.

Winds forecasted to strengthen late Sunday.

Pālaha will host daily cultural experiences and showcase cultural works of art alongside collections of pre and post-contact artifacts on a rotating basis.

The funds will support MCHC’s delivery of primary care services. MCHC received the FY2020 Health Center Service Area Competition award through the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino applauded the Maui County’s Council’s adoption today of a resolution to approve the 200-unit Keawe Street Apartments as a fast-track affordable rental project.

Kaohu and Krueger assume the leadership roles in the clerk’s office in an election year that will feature for the first time elections by mail, with the primary election on Aug. 8 and general election on Nov. 3, 2020.

“We have seen some incredible designs made out of transformed trash such as old VHS tapes into a gogo dancer skirt or used Maui Brewing Company grain bags into a corset-style dress. What this year will bring no one knows, you’ll just have to come to the event to find out,” event organizers said. 

Over the past six months, the Department partnered with the Governor’s Task Force on Homelessness, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation, and other service providers to remove unpermitted structures, unauthorized campers and abandoned vehicles from sites in Kalaeloa, Anahola, Hanapēpē, King’s Landing and other locations statewide.

The work has resulted in a southbound lane closure of the Lower Honoapiʻilani Road from Honokōwai Beach Park to Nā Hono Place. Crews estimate the closure will remain in effect for about eight hours.

Police are requesting the public’s help in locating Aidan Dungan, 24, who was reported missing by family members. Police say family members reported last hearing from Dungan in November 2019.

Snow and freezing rain fell over Haleakala on Maui as the summit was added to a winter storm warning overnight.  The warning remains in effect until noon today with additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.  

As of 1:40 a.m., crews had restored power to the majority of customers; however a remaining four customers will remain without power in the Maunalei and Munro Trail areas until Hawaiian Electric resumes inspection during daylight hours.

A mix of rain, snow and freezing rain are expected at the Summit of Haleakalā overnight. The NWS issued a Winter Weather Warning overnight advising against travel to the location due to hazardous conditions. Maui last saw snow atop Haleakalā during a winter storm last year that forced the closure of the summit for at least six days.