Maui News
Maui “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Underway
The Maui Police Department launches it’s 2018 Holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign today, Dec. 14, 2018.
Report: Hawai‘i Ranks 13th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
Tobacco use claims 1,400 Hawaiʻi lives and costs the state $526 million in health care bills annually.
Maui Gas Prices Drop for 5th Week Straight
Maui gas prices have fallen for the 5th consecutive week with Kahului’s and Wailuku’s average gas price at $3.93.
‘Īao Valley Cultural Tours Now Available
Ke Kula ʻO Piʻilani presents the opportunity to join their ʻĪao Valley Cultural Tours.
Maui New Year’s Eve Fireworks Information
There are two public aerial fireworks displays this year: One from an offshore barge at the Grand Wailea; and the other at the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi.
Upper Kanaio Home Destroyed by Fire
Upon arrival on scene in the remote area above Upper Kanaio Road, crews found a structure approximately 600 square feet that had already been completely destroyed by fire.
Maui Police Warn of Email Bomb Threat Scam
The emails were traced back to servers outside the state of Hawaiʻi, which was consistent with other incidents that occurred elsewhere in the state today.
Virgin Galactic Test Flight Lands Maiden Spaceflight
“Today, for the first time in history, a crewed spaceship, built to carry private passengers, reached space…” said Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson.
Volunteers Collect 60 Bags of Trash Along Mā‘alaea Ditch
Seventeen volunteers joined the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council in collecting 60 bags of trash along a 1/2 mile stretch of a Māʻalaea ditch on Dec. 8, 2018.
Wailuku Kitchen Fire Quickly Extinguished
Maui firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at the Sugar Town Suites in Wailuku at 8:40 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
Machado Remains OHA Chair with Support of Full Board
The OHA Board of Trustees unanimously voted to retain Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Trustee Colette Y. Machado as its chair.
Moped Operator Critically Injured in Kīhei Crash
A 25-year-old Kīhei man operating a moped suffered critical injuries in a head-on collision on South Kīhei Road last night.
Man Arrested in Alleged Assault at Kīhei Taco Bell
A suspect who allegedly threatened to stab employees of a fast food restaurant in Kīhei and assaulted the manager, was arrested.
Attempted Kidnapping Near Maui Waena
The Maui Police Department is warning the public about an alleged attempted kidnapping that occurred near Maui Waena Intermediate School in Kahului.
Fijian Shiprider Joins Coast Guard Aircrew on Patrol
A Fijian navy shiprider flew with an Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew on patrol over the Fijian Islands this past Saturday.
Senator Schatz Introduces Bill to Reimburse Veterans
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and John Boozman introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs reimburses veterans for its improper payments.
Investigation Concludes into Hawai‘i State Hospital Escape
The investigation was prompted by the 2017 escape of Randall Saito from the Hawai‘i State Hospital. No hospital employees will receive disciplinary action.
Charges Filed in Shark Fin Smuggling Case
TSA officers discovered approximately 190 pounds of shark fins, worth as much as $57,850 on the black market
Pāhoa Woman Dies in Police-Involved Shooting
Hawaiʻi Island Police have identified the victim of yesterday’s officer-involved shooting on the Big Island as 30-year-old Tori M. Kaneshiro of Pāhoa.
Opportunity Zones Available for Maui County
Under the program investors can re-invest unrealized capital gains. The Opportunity Funds will then provide investment capital in low-income communities.
