Maui News
Waihe‘e Valley Residents Asked to Help Test for the Little Fire Ant
“It’s extremely urgent because we do know ants move downstream during flood events,” said Lissa Strohecker, MISC Public Relations and Education Specialist.
Maui Police Investigating Dead Body Found in Lahaina Harbor
Maui police are looking into the death of a 40-year-old man found floating in Lahaina Harbor last week.
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EMI Submits Draft EIS for 30-Year Water Lease to Mahi Pono
The Draft EIS is for a 30-year water lease which would allow a continued supply of water through the EMI system to Mahi Pono’s farm lands in Central Maui.
Seven Additional ‘Alalā Released On Hawai‘i Island
Seven additional ʻAlalā, critically endangered Hawaiian crows, were released into the Puʻu Makaʻala Natural Area Reserve on Hawaiʻi Island.
Hiker Rescued From Olowalu Valley
A middle-aged man was rescued from West Maui mountains on Saturday afternoon.
Massachusetts Man Pulled Unresponsive from Wailea Waters
A 69-year-old man from Massachusetts was pulled unresponsive from South Maui waters on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2019.
Wailuku Resident Named 2019 Summer Blast Giveaway Winner
Minit Stop, Maui Soda & Ice, Monster Energy Company, Coca-Cola Bottling of Hawaiʻi and Alaska Airlines joined in congratulating Wailuku resident, Melissa Villanueva, the winner of the Minit Stop 2019 Summer Blast Giveaway.
Study: Hawaiians Three Times More Likely To Have Diabetes Than Caucasians
A new study from Kaiser Permanente indicates that members of racial minority groups are more likely to have diabetes or prediabetes than Caucasians.
Flood Advisory Issued for Upcountry Maui
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for upcountry Maui until 6 p.m.
New Drug Disposal Stations Aim to Prevent Misuse of Prescription Meds
Longs Drugs now has 17 new drug disposal units throughout the state, including three on Maui.
UH Regent Calls for Peaceful Resolution to Maunakea Conflict
University of Hawai’i Board of Regents chair Benjamin Kudo is urging both sides of the controversy surrounding the Thirty Meter Telescope project to “work in the spirit of ALOHA to find solutions that move Hawai’i forward.”
Kīhei Beach Cleanup Clears Over Hundred Pounds of Trash
Scores of volunteers gathered at Po’olenalena Beach park in Kīhei earlier today to help clean the coastline.
Update: Stranded Whales Suffered From Lung Abnormalities
All five of the pygmy killer whales that died after stranding themselves on Sugar Beach last month had abnormal lungs and lymph nodes, according to a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Launiupoko Beach Parking Lot to Close for Improvements
The parking lots at Launiupoko Beach Park will be closed from Oct. 7 to Oct. 18 for construction.
Ige Considers Nominees for Circuit Court Vacancy
The Judicial Selection Commission has provided a list of four nominees for a vacancy on the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit on Maui.
LEAD Homeless Program Logs First Success Story on Maui
The program helped former inmate Susan Capobianco get off the street, back on her feet, away from substance abuse, and regain custody of her teenage children. She’s now planning a big move to the mainland.
Maui County Council Votes to Settle Injection Well Lawsuit
Maui County Council members voted 5 to 4 to settle the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility injection wells case this afternoon.
BREAKING: Arrest Made in Mo Monsalve Case
The Maui Police Department announced this afternoon that the former boyfriend of Moriera “Mo” Monsalve was arrested in California today.
Lane Closures on the Lahaina Bypass and Hāna Highway in Keʻanae This Weekend
Motorists should note that these lane closures will affect traffic and may cause delays.
Parks Accepting Applications for Winter/Spring 2020 Season Next Month
The County of Maui Department of Parks & Recreation will soon be accepting applications for the Tri-Annual Permit Process for the Winter/Spring 2020 season for all leagues and recreational programs.
