Maui News
Annual First Day Hike at Kaiwi Scenic Shoreline Planned on New Year’s Day
“Hawai‘i’s unique version of the New Year’s Day hike not only provides the means for individuals and families to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, exercising and connecting with nature…”
Nēnē Downlisted From Endangered to Threatened
In the mid-20th century, there were fewer than 30 nēnē in the wild on Hawaiʻi Island, and another 13 birds in captivity. Today, there are more than 2,800 birds statewide.
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Pier 1 Prepares For Statewide Shutdown
Pier 1 Imports Inc. will soon be closing all of seven of its Hawaiʻi locations, including its two-decades-old Maui Marketplace store.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 8
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 8. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Abandoned Vehicles Hauled Out of Waikapū Ditch
Over the past few days, multiple county personnel worked to remove several abandoned vehicles from the storm water drain ditch off East Waialae Road.
New Solicitor General Named
Kimberly Tsumoto Guidry has been named the new Solicitor General for the State of Hawaiʻi.
78th Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor Marked
More than 2,400 American patriots were killed during the tragedy.
New Program Aims to Perpetuate Traditional Hawaiian Voyaging
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Hawaiian voyaging culture through history, values, protocol, seamanship skills, water safety, navigation and aloha ʻāina (love and care for the land).
LIST: Maui Road Closures This Week
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Water Shut-Down for Pā‘ia and Kū‘au, Dec. 12
All water customers on the County system in Pāʻia and Kūʻau will have their water shut off from 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 to 4 a.m. on Friday Dec. 13.
Pavement Preservation Work in Spreckelsville, Dec. 16 to 20
Roadwork is planned in Spreckelsville from Dec. 16 to 20, 2019, according to an announcement from the Department of Public Works
Family of 14-Year-Old Battling Cancer Seeks Help
The Lahainaluna freshman was diagnosed with an aggressive form of knee cancer back in July.
Little Chef Big Chef Gala Raises $120,000 for Maui Youth
The 5th annual Little Chef Big Chef gala hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui raised an estimated $120,000 for the organization’s programs on Maui.
Maui Island Under Brown Water Advisory
The state Department of Health, Clean Water Branch issued a Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui following recent rains.
LAC Banyan Tree Lighting Event Will Not Happen on Saturday, Solution Sought
“Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Banyan Tree Lighting Ceremony for tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Lahaina’s Banyan Tree Park. However, we are still working towards a solution.”
Indictment, Arrest Made in Nearly Two-Decade-Old Maui Murder Cold Case
Maui police say Anthony Moreno was arrested by the Palm Beach Sheriffs Marine Unit for the 2000 murder of Kimberly Belluomini at her residence in Kīhei nearly two decades ago.
Media Seeks Answers on Policies and Disciplinary Records in Naval Shipyard Tragedy
While authorities provided information on the incident itself, and issued a press release on the identity of those killed, lack of information on policies and practices as well as disciplinary records involving the gunman, resulted in a backlash from media.
Morning Copy Room Fire at Kahului Elementary School Deemed Accidental
A morning fire at Kahului Elementary School on Maui was deemed to be accidental, possibly caused by a malfunctioning electrical appliance, according to Maui Fire Services Chief Rylan Yatsushiro.
