Maui News
County to Hold Free Hazardous Household Waste Collection
The Department of Environmental Management will hold a free hazardous household waste collection event on March 24. Residents interested in dropping off hazardous household items are required to schedule an appointment with the department by March 15. According to the department, residents will be expected to disclose the estimated types and quantities of waste they […]
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 17, 2019
May they rest in peace. Maui obituary notices for the week of Feb. 17, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Haleakalā Summit Officially Reopens After 6 Days of Snow
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park is reopened for visitors to enjoy the beauty of the area.
Maui Surf School Named One of TripAdvisorʻs Most Popular Classes
Mauiʻs own Outrageous Surf School ranked second on TripAdvisorʻs list of the Top 10 Most-Booked Classes and Workshops in the World in their 2019 Experiences Trends Report. The list includes a wide range of classes around the world, including the Roman Gladiator School and the Venice Carnival Mask-Making Class in Italy. Catamaranʻs Turtle Canyon Snorkel […]
250 Attend West Maui Community Plan Workshops
More than 250 participants over four nights planned for West Maui’s future at community design workshops, held Feb. 4 to 7, 2019, according to county officials.
Maui Snow Sticks Around for Weekend, Flooding Rain in Forecast
The Winter Weather Advisory has been extended and is now in effect until 10 a.m. for the summit of Haleakalā on Maui
Proposal on UH Tuition Freeze Deferred
The tuition schedule for the 2019–20 academic year at the University of Hawaiʻi’s ten campuses will remain as previously approved and published with no changes.
Winds Blow Off Roof at Hāna Bay Pavilion
Hāna Bay Pavilion and Keʻanae Park restrooms are closed today due to Thursday night’s heavy rain and strong winds, according to the Dept of Parks and Recreation
Baldwin Park Closed Due to Heavy Rain, Flooding
Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia on Maui’s north shore, is closed today due to heavy rain and flooding.
Hawaiian Telcom Warns of “Neighbor Spoofing” Scam
Over the past few days Hawaiian Telcom has received more than 200 calls from customers who have received scam calls from their own phone number.
Body Found off Daniel K. Inouye Hwy on Big Island
Hawai’i Island police are investigating the discovery of a body found off of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway yesterday morning.
One More Inch of Snow at Haleakalā Today
Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch is forecast over Haleakalā today.
Missing Man Last Seen Jan. 16 in Kahakuloa, Maui
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Ikaika Gamponia, who was reported missing.
VIDEO: Swimmers Swept Down Kahoma Stream, Exit Waterway
Two people, swept down the Kahoma Stream flood control basin along with a surfboard, reportedly emerged downstream, exited the waterway and drove away.
Wailuku Civic Complex Presentation, Feb. 20
The Wailuku Civic Complex Presentation includes discussion on future changes in Wailuku Town including design, parking mitigation and construction strategies.
Man Allegedly Found Using Computer at Lahaina Business
Maui police say Bruce Ogata, 58, was observed using a computer within Tickets for Less without authorization at around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019.
Utility Pole Replacement on Hansen Road, Feb. 20
Maui Electric will be replacing a utility pole along Hansen Road between Hāna Highway and Pūlehu Road on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee Presentation, Feb. 16
Keālia Pond Wildlife Refuge is open to the public and will feature a special presentation on the Hawaiian yellow-faced bee and free activities on Feb. 16.
Maui Flood WARNING Extended to 7:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for The island of Maui in Maui County Until 730 PM HST.
* At 413 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain continuing over the slopes of the West Maui Mountains and windward slopes of Haleakala from Paia to Hana to Kipahulu. Stream and river gages along the windward slopes of Maui are still running high. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through this evening.
* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to: Kahului, Honokohau, Lahaina, Haliimaile, Paia, Makawao, Wailuku, Olowalu, Waihee, Kaanapali, Pukalani, Hana, and Kipahulu.
Two New Confirmed Cases of Rat Lungworm in Hawai‘i
The state Department of Health has confirmed two more cases of rat lungworm disease contracted on Hawai‘i Island.
