Maui News
Maui Affordable Housing Needed Now, Identified as Top Priority
By 2025, there is an anticipated need of nearly 14,000 additional units in Maui County. That would include homes for ownership as well as rentals for various
Ige Meets with Trump on Workforce Development
Governor David Ige joined seven other governors for a discussion on workforce development with President Trump and Secretary of Labor Acosta at the White House.
LAC Seeking Funds for Maui 4th of July Celebration
The LahainaTown Action committee is urging the Maui community to help fundraise the 2019 fireworks display celebrating the 4th of July in Lahaina.
Discussion on Maui’s Renewable Energy Future, June 26
A public forum on Maui’s renewable energy future will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Hōlua to Temporarily Close for Ant Control on June 20
The Hōlua backcountry camping area of Haleakalā National Park will temporarily close overnight on Thursday, June 20, 2019, to control non-native Argentine ants.
Seeing the Earth Shake On Your Screen
All seismic data are freely available to the public. How can you view these ground motion data? There are several ways.
Attempted Escape Thwarted at Hālawa Correctional Facility
Inmate Bronson Kekuewa allegedly attempted to scale the fence near the recreation field at 8:26 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019.
Molina: “Stop the Talk and Let’s Start Building Affordable Rental Housing”
Today Councilmember Michael J. Molina transmitted a proposal to the mayor and housing director, identified as a “Call to Action” for the building of affordable rental housing.
2,500 Attendees Flock to 6th Taste of Hawai‘i on Capitol Hill
The two-day event gives Hawaiʻi businesses the opportunity to meet directly with news and policy makers while also showcasing Hawaiʻi businesses and products…
Kaiser Permanente Files Federal Lawsuit Against Queen’s Health System
The practice is known as “balance billing.” Kaiser calls it “intolerable” saying it “puts patients, who may already be dealing with serious and stressful health issues, in the middle of a contract dispute.”
Ka Ipu Kukui 2020 Fellows Seeking Nominations
The Ka Ipu Kukui program completed its twelfth year with a Graduation Ceremony at UHMC on May 23 and is now seeking applicants for its thirteenth year.
Honoapi‘ilani Now OPEN in Mā‘alaea Following Brush Fire
The Honoapiʻilani Highway (Hwy 30) is NOW OPEN in both directions following a brush fire at Mile Marker 8 in Maalaea.
Near-Repeat of Sacred Falls Tragedy Highlights Dangers
“Fifteen-seconds of terror,” is how a trespassing Honolulu hiker describes his near miss with a rock-fall incident at the closed Sacred Falls State Park on Kamehameha Day. DLNR officials say Lincoln Hittner was one of six people cited by DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers for trespassing into a closed area after a […]
Maui Police Conduct 2nd Cockfighting Raid in As Many Weeks
For the second time in as many weeks, the Maui Police Department conducted a raid at a cockfighting event off Kaimana Road in Puʻunēnē.
Hawai‘i On The Hill Event Attracts Island Business Leaders
US Senator Mazie Hirono joined the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi today in hosting the sixth annual Hawaiʻi on The Hill Policy Summit.
Maui Fire Dept Promotes Kino to Battalion Chief
The Maui Fire Department announced the promotion of Kaulana Kino to Battalion Chief. Kino, a 16-year veteran, joined the department in 2002.
Travel Alert: Power RESTORED at Honolulu Airport Interisland Terminal
Those traveling to or from the Honolulu International Airport are advised of a power outage at the Daniel K Inouye International Airport Terminal 1 in Honolulu.
Molina Thanks Public Works for Makawao Road Repairs
“I made the repaving of Makawao Avenue one of my Fiscal Year 2020 budget priorities, because it needs serious attention,” said Molina. “I’m grateful…
Stowaway Snake Found Slithering from Backpack of Maui Visitor
The visitor, a 20-year-old Virginia man, had just arrived Monday night from Florida and had put down his backpack when the snake slithered out.
Makawao Avenue Roadwork Through Friday
Motorists can expect traffic delays in Makawao Avenue while crews from the Public Works Highways Division work on an in-house pavement preservation project.
