Maui News
Hurricane Barbara Has Likely Peaked in Intensity
Barbara is expected to degenerate into a post-tropical low by the time the cyclone moves into the Central Pacific basin.
Ige Signs Affordable Housing, Health, Fireworks Bills
HB1312 will add $100 million to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund over the next two years. An additional $67 million will be added to the Dwelling Unit Revolv..
BREAKING: Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Confirmed in Single Tree on Maui
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death was recently detected in a single tree on private property in East Maui. The lone ʻōhiʻa tree is 15-20 feet tall and 8-10 inches in diameter
Lawsuit Aims Force EPA to Issue Asbestos Rule
A group of Attorney Generals filed a lawsuit against the US Environmental Protection Agency for failure to initiate rulemaking to help regulate asbestos.
Maui Fourth of July DUI Enforcement
Starting this Thursday, July 4, 2019 and continuing through the weekend, the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will be conducting sobriety check points
Maui Drug Court Graduate: “It’s Much Easier to Carry Love Than Hate”
Resident, Spring Taylor was among the 33rd graduating class of the Family Court Drug Court on Maui.
Barriers Installed After Vandalism at Kaniakapūpū Ruins
After at least two incidents of vandalism at the Kaniakapūpū ruins on Oʻahu, efforts are underway to provide better protection to the crumbling 175-year-old
Hawai‘i Trail Improvement Program Gets $530,000
The Hawai‘i Tourism is providing $530,000 to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Nā Ala Hele Trail and Access System. The funding comes as many of Hawai‘i’s most popular trails seeing record numbers of hikers.
Mauna Loa Volcano Alert Level Raised to Yellow
Shallow earthquakes are occurring in locations similar to those that preceded Mauna Loa’s most recent eruptions in 1975 and 1984.
Moloka‘i Group Demands Stream Flow Restoration
A community group on Molokaʻi is demanding the restoration of stream flows at four island streams located in the central part of the island.
Second Death at Twin Falls
A 38-year-old Kula man became the second fatal victim at Twin Falls in less than a week.
Pacific Media Group Expands to Oʻahu
This brings the total number of radio stations that will be owned and operated by Pacific Media Group across the state to 20.
Windsurfer Collapses at Kanahā Beach Park, Maui
A windsurfer who had collapsed at Kanahā Beach Park in Kahului on Maui was transported to the hospital after regaining a pulse.
Local Astronomers Say Interstellar Object NOT a UFO
A team of international asteroid and comet experts now agree that ʻOumuamua, the first recorded interstellar visitor, has natural origins, despite previous speculation by some other astronomers that the object could be an alien spacecraft sent from a distant civilization to examine our star system.
Sugimura Proposes Investigative Review of Water Resources for Upcountry Maui
Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura is requesting an exploration of options relating to East Maui water resources to ensure reliable water delivery for some 37,000 Upcountry water users.
Crosswalk Law Puts Brakes on Last Minute Pedestrians
If a signal is equipped with a countdown timer, it is illegal for a pedestrian to start crossing the road if the countdown has already begun.
Tropical Storm Barbara
Tropical Storm Barbara is expected to become Hurricane Barbara by Tuesday according to the National Hurricane Center
2-Year-Old Girl Dies, Pulled From Waters on Moloka‘i
A two-year-old girl died after being pulled from waters at Hālawa, Molokaʻi on Sunday morning, fire officials said.
Maui Man Dies, Pulled From Waters at Nuʻu Bay
A Maui man was pulled unresponsive from waters off of East Maui in Kaupō on Saturday morning, June 29, 2019.
Maui High 2019 Hall of Honor Inductees Announced
The Maui High School Foundation is pleased to announce Maui High School’s 2019 Hall of Honor Inductees.
