Maui News
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.
Four Arrested in Puna Kidnapping and Assault Investigation
Big Island Police have charged three individuals and arrested a fourth on suspicion of multiple offenses stemming from a kidnapping and assault investigation.
68-Year-Old Arizona Man Rescued at Mauna Kea Summit
A 68-year-old Arizona man located at the summit of Mauna Kea had injured his leg while trying to find his way back to the observatories and needed assistance.
Homestead Leaders Applaud OHA for Housing Program Investment
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded a 2-year grant of $484,114 to the nonprofit, Homestead Community Development Corporation also known as the Homestead Housing Authority.
Voyaging Canoe Makaliʻi Embarks on Historic Journey
Makaliʻi has started a month-long journey to the kupuna, or elder, islands of Nīhoa and Mokumanamana, located 300+ miles north of Kauaʻi.
Kamehameha Day Festivities on Maui
The Royal Order of Kamehameha I – Kahekili Chapter IV on Maui commemorates the life of Kamehameha the Great in a procession in Kahului this morning.
Water System Upgrade in Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā NP
The National Park Service will begin to replace approximately 4,800 feet of waterline pipe in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
Mayor Victorino Uses Line-item Veto to Strike a Dozen Provisions
Mayor Michael Victorino line-item vetoed the Maui County Council’s fiscal 2020 budget on Monday, providing a measured reduction of what he called the “council’s record-high $823.47 million spending proposal.”
Engineers Recommend New Boat Ramp for Puna
The Pohoiki Small Boat Ramp on the lower Puna coast was closed shortly after Kīlauea began erupting last May.
Ige Extends Emergency Declaration on Homelessness
The purpose of the proclamation is to accelerate the completion of housing projects for individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness.
New Habitat Campaign Aims to Improve Maui Home Affordability
Habitat for Humanity Maui aims to improve home affordability in Maui County through a new national Cost of Home advocacy campaign.
Maui Crime June 2-8, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to eight burglaries, 26 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from June 2 to 8, 2019.
First Public Flight of Largest Electric Aircraft
In late 2019, Ampaire will begin a pilot project on a commercial route on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Maui Humane Society CEO Announces Departure
Maui Humane Society CEO Jerleen Bryant will be leaving the organization after five years at the helm.
Deadline Today for Input on Windfarm Impacts
Today is the deadline for public comments on a draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement on four Hawaiʻi wind projects.
50th Annual Kamehameha Day Lei Draping
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) joined members of Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation and the Hawaii State Society to celebrate and honor King Kamehameha I at the 50th Annual Kamehameha Day Lei Draping.
Servco Employees Build Two Homes in Waimanalo with Honolulu Habitat for Humanity
Honolulu Habitat for Humanity made progress on two of the four new homes that are being built in Waimanalo with the help of Servco employees today.
Rare Corals Planted During Coralpalooza
A small team from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources carefully ‘planted’ extremely rare, endemic Porites duerdeni coral onto a reef in Kaneohe Bay just off Coconut Island.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of June 9, 2019
Maui obituary notices for the week of June 9, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Hawaiian Airlines Explains Cause of Neighbor Island Flight Delays
“A malfunction in a multi-mode receiver unit that interrupted reception of the Global Positioning Satellite system required us to temporarily ground several…
