Maui News
Traffic Advisory: Olowalu Traffic Accident
Motorist traveling to or from West Maui are advised of a traffic accident in Olowalu fronting Leoda’s restaurant.
Health Department Says Red Cards at Maui Restaurants Part of Routine Inspections
After three Maui restaurants were given “red cards” last month, some Maui Now readers have been wondering if there was some sort of state Department of Health (DOH) “crackdown” locally.
Tropical Storm Akoni Forms Far SE of Hawai‘i, Juliette Weakening
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center and National Hurricane Center are now tracking two systems: Tropical Storm Akoni which has formed far southeast of Hawaiʻi and Hurricane Juliette which is weakening in the Eastern North Pacific.
New Maui Traffic Camera Images Now Available Online
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is expanding the network of cameras available to the public to Maui by providing real-time images of traffic conditions at key intersections.
FTA Approves of HART Honolulu Rail Recovery Plan
The approval clears the way for the remaining $743+ million in federal funding for the project to be released as outlined in the Full Funding Grant Agreement.
20 Maui County Events and Programs Awarded HTA Funding
Twenty events and programs focused on community enrichment in Maui County were selected by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to receive funding awards for the 2020 calendar year.
Dana White Says Hawai‘i MMA Legend BJ Penn “Won’t Fight Again”
After watching two videos of BJ “the Prodigy” Penn getting into brawls outside of Hawaiʻi bars, UFC President Dana White said during an ESPN interview that Penn “won’t fight again” today.
UPDATE: 120 Without Water After Main Break in Kīhei
An estimated 100 residential and 20 commercial water customers in South Maui are without water this morning as crews work to repair a main line break in Kīhei.
Engine Recovered From 2017 Moloka‘i Helicopter Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board issued a new report on what may have contributed to a deadly helicopter crash off Molokaʻi nearly two years ago.
Artist Creates Replica of Church Windows Lost in Fire 42 Years Ago
Titled “Lost and Found,” the piece will be unveiled on the exterior of the ʻĪao Theatre building from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday.
Maui Contractor Builds New UH Law School Building
A Maui general contractor has completed construction on the long-awaited University of Hawaii Law School Clinical building on Oahu.
Fire Crews Put Out Small Brush Fire
The fire, which was located half a mile below Keahua Road and 100 yards south of Haleakala Highway, was extinguished a little over an hour from when it was reported.
Maui Humane Society in “Urgent Need” for Short-Term Fosters
For the second time in less than a month, the Maui Humane Society is putting out an emergency call for short-term foster homes for its dogs.
Hawaiʻi Volunteers to Help Hurricane Victims
Seventeen Hawaiʻi Red Cross volunteers have been deployed to aid residents in the path of Hurricane Dorian.
Professional Winter Athletes to Testify on Climate Change Impacts
A recent study suggests the U.S. snow season has shortened by 34 days since the 1980s.
TMT Secondary Location in Canary Islands Also Has Issues and Opponents
That secondary location is the island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain. However, according to a recent article in “Science Magazine,” La Plama is also looking like “another bed of nails” for the project.
Nainoa Thompson Comes to Maui
Tickets are now available for a special presentation featuring Nainoa Thompson at the historic ʻĪao Theatre.
Man Charged with Terroristic Threatening Following Alleged Traffic Confrontation
A man accused of terroristic threatening faces criminal charges following an alleged traffic confrontation reported on Aug. 18, 2019.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Crashing Stolen Car in Kīhei
A Kula man is scheduled to appear in Wailuku court today for arraignment and entry of a plea after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle in Kīhei last week.
