Maui News
Illegal Fireworks Topic of Maui Community Meeting
Government officials on Maui will serve as panelists at a community meeting tonight to discuss the magnitude of illegal fireworks on island.
Kepaniwai Closed for Bee Hive Removal
The Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens in ʻĪao Valley will be closed today, Tuesday, April 30, 2019, for bee hive removal within the park.
Maui Flood Warning Until 4:45 p.m., Hail at Haleakala
At 1:51 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain across southwest Haleakala slopes on Maui. Rain was falling at a rate in excess of three inches per hour.
Maui Lane Closures: April 27 to May 3
On the Hāna Highway, there is a lane closure and contraflow in Keʻanae between miles 7.8 and 15 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. for steel reinforcement installations.
Three Die in Kailua Helicopter Crash
Three people are confirmed dead in a helicopter crash in a residential neighborhood in Kailua on Oʻahu, HFD Capt. Scot Seguirant tells Maui Now.
Van Crashes, Submerged in Lahaina Swimming Pool
Upon arrival on scene, fire personnel found a white Ford van fully submerged in the pool.
Coast Guard Dismisses Possible Downed Plane Report in Kaupō, Maui
The US Coast Guard says they are disregarding a report of a possible small plane crash off Kaupō on Maui this morning. Petty Officer Amanda Wyrick tells Maui Now that the individual who reported the incident saw the agency’s C130 plane flying low and thought it was a plane crash. She tells Maui Now that all planes are accounted for.
21-Year-Old Dies in Wailea Motorcycle Crash
Police say the motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at the scene, and have since identified the individual as Cameron Kosman, 21, of Wailuku.
New Car Rental Service on Lāna‘i
A new car rental service recently opened on the island of Lāna‘i, offering a kama‘āina rate and three vehicle options.
Southwest Begins Interisland Service
The inaugural interisland flight for Southwest marks the start of four times daily service in each direction between Maui and Oʻahu.
Hikers Rescued From Rising Water at ‘Īao Valley
Two hikers visiting Maui from the mainland were rescued after becoming stranded by rising waters at ʻĪao Valley on Sunday afternoon.
Legislature Passes Suicide Prevention Bills
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature recently passed two measures to help suicide prevention and awareness efforts. The first bill, HB655 HD1 SD1, designates September as “Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month” as an effort to raise awareness about suicide prevention. The bill also aims to inform the public on the resources and support available to individuals, families, […]
Hirono Urges for Federal Funding to Clear Rape Kit Backlog
On a visit to the Honolulu Police Department Headquarters on Wednesday, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono highlighted the important role of federal funding in helping Hawaiʻi law enforcement clear a backlog of 1,500 untested rape kits statewide. In 2016, the Office of the Hawaiʻi Attorney General received a $2 million grant from the US Department of […]
STEM Conference Hackathons Aim to Encourage Student Leadership
The 10th annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference will feature three fast paced hackathons that challenge student teams to make a social, cultural, and environmental impact. The Maui Economic Development Boardʻs STEMworks initiative is hosting the conference, which will be held on May 1 and 2 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center on Oʻahu. Below is a list […]
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of April 28, 2019
Maui obituary notices for the week of April 18, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Merrie Monarch Results 2019: Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela Wins
Maui’s Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi placed third overall and third in the overall wahine categories. The hālau was led by nā kumu hula Haunani and ʻIliahi Paredes of Wailuku, Maui.
Hirono: Nonprofits Receive Over $4 Million
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono recently announced that three Hawaiʻi organizations received over $4.76 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service and other service programs. This funding will go to Kupu, Teach for America Hawaiʻi, and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi. According to Sen. Hirono, this funding is a valuable […]
4.2 Earthquake SE of Volcano, Hawaiʻi: Adjusting South Flank
This earthquake is part of the continuing adjustments beneath the south flank of Kīlauea following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake that occurred on May 4, 2018.
Police Search Haʻikū Home, Man Arrested on Drug Charges
Benjamin Inciong, 47, of Haʻikū was arrested and charged after police searched the home and recovered crystal methamphetamine…
Quarantines Ordered at UCLA and Cal State LA Amid Measles Cases
As of this morning, only one student remained quarantined on campus according to a Twitter update issued by the UCLA Newsroom.
