Maui News
Organizations Combat Illegal Aquarium Collection
Hawaiʻi-based marine and animal protection organizations have joined forces with the DLNR to make it easier to report illegal aquarium collecting activity.
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Emergency Alerts
The US Senate unanimously passed the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act on Dec. 17. The bipartisan legislation, which Sens. Brian Schatz, John Thune, and Roger Wicker introduced, aims to ensure that more people receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones, televisions, and radios. The legislation will also explore new ways of alerting the […]
Sweep of Leilani Estates Nets 7 More Arrests
In a continued effort to safeguard the neighborhood of Leilani Estates, police conducted another sweep aimed at unlawful occupancy of residences.
Land Purchase Closes for Kula Ag Park Expansion
Maui’s purchase of 262 acres of A&B ag land in Kula has closed escrow, effectively allowing the county to nearly double the size of its current ag park lands.
Several Abandon Ship During Vessel Fire in Pacific
At least four mariners abandoned ship after a fire was reported aboard a 650-foot vessel about 1,800 nautical miles NW of Oʻahu.
Hawai‘i Medical-Aid-In-Dying Law Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2019
Starting tomorrow, residents with a terminal illness and 6 months or less to live may request medical-aid-in-dying prescriptions under Our Care, Our Choice Act.
Haleakalā National Park Government Shutdown Update
During the lapse in appropriations, most areas of Haleakalā NP remain open with all park laws enforced. Sunrise reservations are still required from 3-7 a.m.
$9 M in Grants Released by Maui Mayor’s Office
Funds have helped preserve our environment and open space, support our small businesses, and share our host culture with residents and visitors.
Suzuki Challenges Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Russell A. Suzuki joined a coalition of 29 states and local governments in challenging the Trump Administration’s proposed rollbacks of environmental protections.
Maui Flash Flood Warning Until 9:45 p.m.
At 642 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain near Kapalua. Rain was falling at a rate of two to three inches per hour. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.
Waterline Break Affects Service on Makawao Ave
Due to a waterline break, customers from 1295 Makawao Avenue (Saint Joseph’s church) to Kokomo Road are without water this evening while contractors repair the break. The job is expected to take approximately six hours.
Vehicle Suspected in Pi‘ilani Fatality Located, Owner Arrested and Released
Maui police have located and seized a green Geo Tracker suspected of being involved in a deadly motor vehicle collision on the Piʻilani Highway.
Trespassers Arrested: Unoccupied Leilani Estates Homes Become Haven for Homeless
Police say some of the unoccupied residences have become a haven for homeless people and a focal point for criminal activity.
Walls of Mayors, Managing Directors Unveiled
The display begins with Elmer Cravalho, who served as the first mayor of Maui County, and ends with Mayor-elect Victorino, who will be sworn in on Jan. 2, 2019.
Gov. Shut Down Affecting Circuit Breaker Applications
The Department of Finance has learned that the federal government shut down is affecting circuit breaker applications.
Gov. Ige Announces Leadership Appointments
Gov. David Ige announced that he is reappointing the directors at the departments of Health, Human Services, and Land and Natural Resources for his second term.
Upcountry Skate Park Provides 15,000 Sq Ft of Skateable Space
A grand opening celebration was held on Thursday for the new Upcountry Skate Park located below the Upcountry Pool Complex in Pukalani.
Schatz Introduces Legislation to Protect Children From Pesticide
US Senator Brian Schatz introduced a bill last Monday to ban chlorpyrifos, a dangerous pesticide that is particularly harmful to children. The bill, called the Prohibit Chlorpyrifos Poisoning Students Act, would take Hawai‘i’s state ban to the national level, banning the use of the chemical near schools in 2019 and banning its sale and distribution […]
Hawai‘i 2nd State to Ban Wild Animal Circus Acts
Gov. Ige signed a rule amendment to ban the import of elephants, tigers, bears, and other dangerous wild animals for circus and carnival performances.
Maui Gas Prices Drop for 7th Week Straight
In Kahului and Wailuku, the average price is $3.80, which is the same price as last Thursday and 24 cents lower than on this date last month.
