Maui News
Maui Flood Advisory Until 8 a.m.
At 6:35 a.m., radar showed fast-moving moderate to heavy showers periodically soaking portions of windward Maui. Rainfall rates in the heaviest showers are between 1 and 2 inches per hour, with these showers affecting both windward west Maui, and windward Haleakalā.
Honoapi‘ilani Highway Remains Open This Morning, Fire Burns 4,100 Acres
The Honoapiʻilani Highway remains open in both directions following an extended road closure yesterday due to firefighting operations and reduced visibility.
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Honoapi‘ilani OPEN, Intermittent Closures Possible Overnight Due to Fire
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions. Intermittent closures are possible overnight as crews continue to battle a large brush fire in the West Maui Mountains.
Wailuku Brush Fire Burns 4 Acres
Update: 6:19 p.m. 10.2.19 Maui fire personnel have fully contained the blaze, which officials say burned through about 4 acres of brush. According to a press release from the Maui Fire Department, the incident was reported at about 4:53 p.m. today near Waiinu Road. Fire crews are currently mopping up the area and the Maui Police […]
Nominations Now Open for Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
Nominations are now being accepted to honor invasive species prevention efforts within Maui County.
$4.1M in Federal Funds to Help Manage Papahānaumokuakea
The federal government is providing $4.1 million for research and management efforts on the Papahānaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
Molokaʻi Initiative Gets Prestigious Equator Prize at UN Climate Change Summit
County of Maui Environmental Coordinator, Makaleʻa Ane, returned from a recent trip to New York City where she represented Mayor Michael Victorino and Maui County at the United Nations Climate Change Summit.
MPD Returns Bernard Brown to Maui to Face Murder Charge in Disappearance of “Mo” Monsalve
Beranard Brown, the man accused of second degree murder in the disappearance of Moriera “Mo” Monsalve, is headed back to Maui.
18,300 Lose Power in Widespread Maui Outage
Electrical service has been restored to all customers affected by the widespread outage on Maui, according to Maui Electric.
Amphetamine and Cocaine Use Up From Third Quarter Last Year
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. is reporting no significant changes in the use of amphetamines and cocaine between the second and third quarter of 2019.
“Vax to School” Ad Spreads Word on New Immunization Requirements
A new statewide campaign is encouraging parents to have their middle-schoolers vaccinated.
Maui Crime Sept. 22-29, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 20 burglaries, 9 vehicle thefts and 16 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept. 22 to 29, 2019.
Paddle for Life is Next Week!
Last yearʻs Paddle for Life raised over $240,000 for Mauiʻs cancer community.
“Pali” Brush Fire Scorches 4,100 Acres, Honoapiʻilani OPEN
Maui Fire Department personnel are responding to reports of a brush fire off Honoapiʻilani Highway in an area between the scenic lookout and Olowalu.
Humpback Sighting Marks Start of Whale Season
Captains aboard a tour boat off the coast of Kauaʻi may have spotted the first humpback whale of the season.
Injured Man Rescued From Haleakalā Crater
A man was recovered from the Hōlua Cabin at the Haleakalā National Park early this morning.
Valve Replacements Scheduled in Kahului
Kahului residents can expect low water pressure and possibly no water beginning tonight due to valve replacements.
The Annual Environmental Education Symposium Will be Held Next Week
The Hawaii Environmental Education Alliance will be holding its 8th annual Environmental Education Symposium next week.
Three Suspects Sought in Waiehu Masked Robbery
Three unidentified male suspects wearing hoodies, face masks and long pants entered the rear fenced yard of a residence on Makaʻala Drive during a reported birthday party, according to Maui Crime Stoppers.
Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi Announces ‘Vampire Season’ Drives
The Blood Bank of Hawai’i will be hosting four blood drives on Maui this month.
