Maui News
Maui Mayor Breaks Silence on Sex Assault
For the very first time in decades, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino, broke his silence today about a personal account of sex assault from when he was a child.
A&B Makes $26.5 M Kapolei Warehouse Acquisition
This purchase represents A&B’s next step toward reinvesting proceeds from the $262 million sale of approximately 41,000 acres of agricultural farmland on Maui.
Rise Up Rally Monday, Wong Decision Due on Tuesday
Meantime, a demonstration rally against domestic violence called Rise Up Maui will be held this morning at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College as government leaders proclaim this month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi. Rally organizers say they will join this event to demand action from leaders in the case involving Wong.
Southwest Launches Inaugural Maui Service
Southwest launched service for Maui on Sunday with the 2 p.m. arrival of flight 5160 from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kahului (OGG).
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of April 7, 2019
May they rest in peace. Maui obituary notices for the week of April 7, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Schatz to Chair New Climate Crisis Committee
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer recently established a new committee aimed at addressing climate change. Sen. Brian Schatz will chair the committee, which will work with environmental, financial, and national security experts to find solutions for communities impacted by climate change and provide oversight on special interests that foster climate denial. The committee, comprised of […]
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Defends SNAP Benefits
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined 21 states and territories in opposing an effort to end SNAP benefits.
Collegiate Esports Featured at UH Maui College
Collegiate esports will be featured at the UHMC 2019 Spring Open House on Wednesday, April 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Student Lounge in Pilina Building.
High Bacteria Level at Kanahā Beach, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Kanahā Beach, Maui. Levels of 271 per 100 mL have been detected.
Arrest Made in Threat Incident at Maui Clinic
A 58-year-old Maui man was arrested and charged with terroristic threatening on Thursday night following reported threats at a medical facility on Maui.
Emergency Slope Stabilization in Honokōhau Complete
State workers began slope stabilization at 10 sites along Honoapiʻilani Highway on Feb. 26 following rockfalls on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.
2019 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Finalists Announced
The Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts announced the final ballot nominees this morning who are up for consideration in the 42nd Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
Hawaiian Airlines New Boston Route Makes History
Hawaiian Airlines launched its inaugural flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Boston Logan, becoming the nation’s longest interstate route.
Kaiser Maui Lani, Hospital Lockdowns Lifted After “Threats”
A Kaiser spokesperson tells Maui Now that the Maui Police Department is on property at the Maui Lani facility “due to a security issue.”
Video Evidence from Maui Jail Riot is Missing
Video evidence from last month’s jail riot on Maui has gone missing, a Public Safety spokesperson has confirmed.
Two Rescued from Capsized Kayaks in North Kīhei
Two people were rescued from waters off of Keālia Boardwalk in North Kīhei on Wednesday after their kayaks overturned in choppy conditions, fire officials said.
Southwest Airlines Earns Four 2019 TripAdvisor Awards
Southwest will begin once daily Oakland to Kahului flights this Sunday, April 7, 2019; and interisland service between Honolulu and Kahului starting April 28.
Infrastructure Exploratory Work Begins in Wailuku
The first phase of the Wailuku Civic Complex project includes the full upgrade of roads and utilities on the block of Church Street between Main and Vineyard…
Confirmation Hearing Today for Director of Public Safety
The state’s director of the Department of Public Safety, Nolan Espinda, is up for a confirmation hearing today for a second term.
UHMC Earns National Designation Cyber Defense Education
The University of Hawai‘i Maui College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in cyber defense education
