Maui News
Mechanical Problems on Trash Route in Pā‘ia and Ha‘ikū
Due to mechanical problems, a scheduled refuse route today in Pāʻia and Haʻikū has been rescheduled to Wednesday.
Maui Gets $135K Grant for Spay/Neuter Program
A total of 21,782 animals have benefited from the Maui Humane Society Spay/Neuter program since 2016.
Kahului Airport Ranks No. 3 for On-Time Flights
A new study by InsureMyTrip reveals Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui is one of the best airports in the country when it comes to on-time performance.
Tsuhako Named Maui Housing Director
Maui Mayor Victorino today announced his appointment of Lori Tsuhako as Director of the Department of Housing and Human Concerns and Linda Munsell as Deputy.
Man Meets with Maui Officers Who Saved Him
Maui resident Sheldon Biga on Thursday, met for the first time with the police officers who he credited with saving his life.
Three Rescued from West Maui Waters
Three ocean goers were rescued from West Maui waters on Sunday: a 65-year-old Kula woman was assisted to shore at Kapalua Bay; and a California couple…
Beer Co. Worker on Maui Injured in Drum Explosion
A worker at Maui Brewing Co. was injured on Monday morning while cutting an open and empty 55 gallon drum.
Maui Police Chief Honored with Patriot Award
Maui Police Department Chief of Police Tivoli Faaumu was presented with the Patriot Award for efforts made to support citizen service members.
Armed Perimeter Remains at Maui Jail, Mood Has “Calmed”
The mood at Maui Community Correctional Center and “overall atmosphere has calmed,” since removing 21 inmates to Hālawa.
Maui Crime Stoppers: Missing Man Last Heard From on Dec. 17
Thomas A. Gatlin, a 36-year-old man, reported missing on March 17, 2019. Gatlin was last heard from by relatives on the mainland on Dec. 17, 2018.
New Maui Housing Director Announcement Due This Week
County officials say Deputy Director Lori Tsuhako will manage the department until a new director is announced this week.
Baldwin, Ho‘okipa Beach Parks Remain Closed Due to Flooding, Surf
All beach parks have been assessed and are open Monday, except Baldwin and Hoʻokipa beach parks, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Free Books for Maui County Keiki – How You Can Help ‘Book Trust’
Our Malika Dudley interviewed Book Trust Hawaii Director, Katie McMillan for details on their yearly extravaganza. View the video above for more on what Book Trust does here in Maui County…
Budget Meetings for FY2020 Begin April 1
The proposed fiscal year 2020 budget is the county’s financial plan for the 12-month period that begins July 1, 2019.
M5.5 Earthquake: A Bump in the Night Toward More Typical Seismic Background
Early Wednesday morning, just before 1 a.m. on March 13, houses in east Hawai`i began to shake. Without a doubt, it was an earthquake.
Surf Warning Continued, 25-40 Feet and Dropping
West Maui parks from Papalaua to DT Fleming Beach Park will remain closed until a safety assessment has been completed. A high surf warning remains in effect.
Extended Līpoa St. Work Hours During Spring Break
Working hours are being extended in the morning and evening for a Maui County repaving project on Līpoa Street in Kīhei.
Schatz Introduces Facial Recognition Privacy Act
Sens. Brian Schatz and Roy Blunt introduced the Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019 last Thursday. The bipartisan legislation would prohibit commercial users of facial recognition technology from collecting and re-sharing data to identify or track consumers without their consent. “Our faces are our identities. They’re personal. So the responsibility is on companies to […]
Maui Beach Parks Closed Ahead of Giant Surf
Maui County will keep Papalaua Wayside Park closed today and not reopen beach parks on north- and west-facing shores on Monday until safety conditions have been assessed
Southwest Launches Inaugural Commercial Flight to Hawai‘i
Southwest completed its inaugural commercial flight, launching service to Hawaiʻi today from Oakland International Airport to Honolulu.
