Maui News

Grimes Promoted to VP and GM of Maui Radio Operations at Pacific Media Group

Pacific Media Group announced the promotion of Sherri Hamamura Grimes as Vice President and General Manager of its Maui Radio Operations.

Arrest Made in Lahaina Home Burglary

Crystal Thompson was arrested in the early morning hours on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 in West Maui following a report of a burglary at a home on Front Street.

Former Sportscaster and Lahainaluna Graduate Accepts Plea Bargain in Federal Conspiracy Case

Russell Yamanoha, a former television sportscaster, current Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation spokesman and Lahainaluna High School graduate, pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy today as part of a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Search For Missing Hiker Stretches Into Fifth Day

27-year-old Kyle Brittain was last seen on the morning of Aug. 30 at the Waipiʻo Valley lookout.

Upcountry Man Dies After Being Rescued From Haneoʻo Bay

38-year-old Brad Apo of Makawao died on Monday after being pulled unresponsive from East Maui waters.

Labor Day Impaired Driving Enforcement Nets Six DUI Arrests

Maui police arrested six individuals for operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant during an increased enforcement effort targeting impaired driving over the Labor Day weekend.

Boy Operating Car, Accidentally Strikes 3-Year-Old Sister in East Maui

A three-year-old girl sustained non-life threatening injuries after being struck by car driven by her 11-year-old brother in East Maui.

Pukalani Trash Pickups Rescheduled

A refuse route that is usually scheduled for today in the Pukalani area has been rescheduled to tomorrow due to a staffing shortage. 

Maui Crime Stoppers Offering Up to $1000 for Information Regarding Recent Fires

Maui Crime Stoppers is asking for information from the public regarding the fires that have taken place across the island this summer .

Lā ʻUlu: Breadfruit Day is This Saturday!

The free event will include hands-on cultural activities, cooking demonstrations, and samples of ʻulu-inspired cuisine.

Report: Over 2,000 Healthcare Jobs Vacant in Hawaiʻi

The report found that there are no training programs in Hawaiʻi for 19 of the 76 non-physician, patient-facing positions. 

Crews Douse Fire at “Old Misaki Hotel” on Moloka‘i

Maui fire crews doused a morning fire at the “Old Misaki Hotel” off of Kamehameha V Highway on Moloka’i today.

Surfrider’s Ocean Guardian Maui Awardees Announced

The Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Chapter will honor leaders in environmental protection at the 4th Annual Ocean Guardian Awards Gala on Oct. 12, 2019 at Andaz Maui.

Monthly Siren Test, 11:45 a.m. Sept. 3, 2019

The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for TODAY (Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019) at 11:45 a.m.

Traffic Accident, South Kīhei Road

South Kīhei Road is OPEN as of 6:47 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019.

Renowned Musicians, UH Regent Speak Out Over TMT

Both sides of the debate over the contentious Thirty Meter Telescope project are making sure their voices are being heard.

Man Found Unresponsive at Haneo‘o, Medevaced From East Maui

A 38-year-old man was medevaced to the Maui Memorial Medical Center after being pulled unresponsive from waters at Haneoʻo Bay near Hāmoa Beach in East Maui on Sunday afternoon.

UPDATE: Kahului Fire Fully Contained, Over 100 Acres Burned

No notable damages have been reported and all roads have since been reopened. 

Suicide Prevention Month Awareness Events on Maui

State Health officials say one person dies by suicide every two days in Hawai‘i.  The goal of events across the state during the month of September is to raise public awareness about suicide prevention, the impact of suicides in Hawai‘i, and to connect survivors with postvention services.

Fishermen Spend Labor Day Weekend Rounding Up Invasive Tilapia

Fishermen from Kaua‘i joined forces with a team from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources to try and remove invasive Black Chin Tilapia from Nu‘alolo Bay
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