Maui News
UPDATE: Maui Crime Feb. 24–March 2, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to five burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 12 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2019.
Uber Rewards Program Now Offered on Maui
Starting today, Monday, March 4, 2019, Neighbor Island Uber riders are eligible for the Uber Rewards program.
Polo Beach Park Parking Lot to Be Closed March 5 AM
Maintenance crews will be using heavy equipment to remove a large root ball from a fallen tree.
Southwest Begins Selling Flights to Hawai‘i
Southwest Airlines has begun ticket sales for Hawai‘i destinations. The newly-released flight schedule includes California to Hawai‘i, as well as interisland routes.
Kayakers Rescued Near Molokini
The Maui Fire Department responded to a call to assist a male and female kayaker near Molokini at 11:51 a.m. on Sunday, March 3.
Hawaiʻi Students Improve AP Exam Performance
According to the College Board, more Hawaiʻi students are taking and passing Advanced Placement exams. The College Board recently released their AP Program Results: Class of 2018 report, which shows that 4,141 Hawaiʻi public high school seniors in last yearʻs graduating class took an AP Exam while in high school, an increase of two percentage points […]
Six Historic Bridges on Hāna Highway Identified as High Priority
The meetings will feature discussion on a project to improve six of the historic bridges along the Hāna Highway between Huelo and Hāna town in East Maui.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures Through March 8
Roadwork will be conducted at various locations throughout Maui this week, resulting in lane closures and alternating lane closures through Friday, March 8.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of March 3, 2019
May they rest in peace. Maui obituary notices for the week of March 3, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Injured Humpback Calf Spotted in Maui Waters
A Kīhei resident on a sunset cruise out of Mā‘alaea didn’t notice until she arrived home that the humpback calf she captured in a photo had sustained an injury.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by 2 Vehicles
One vehicle operator renders aid; second vehicle operator arrested for leaving the scene of a serious accident. She was released pending further investigation.
Oʻahu Artist Takes Top Honor at Maui Painting Invitational
Oʻahu artist Mark Brown won the “Best in Show” award at the 2019 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational. Brown received the award over 96 other entries by 23 nationally acclaimed artists for his oil painting entitled “Stars and Stripes Over Lahaina.” A professional artist based in Honolulu, Brown uses vibrant colors and thick paint texture […]
State Grants Available to Farmers and Ranchers
State grants are available for Hawaiʻi farmers and ranchers to help bring their operations in compliance with state and federal food safety regulations.
Revenue and Occupancy for Maui Hotels Drop, Report Finds
According to a report from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Maui County hotels led the state in revenue per available room in January of this year. However, the RevPAR for Maui County hotels decreased from January of last year. Both the average daily rate and occupancy for Maui County hotels dropped as well. Resorts in the […]
$1M Grant Funds UH Maui College STEM Scholarships
Incoming and current students at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics may now qualify for three or four-year scholarships. The scholarships are available through the Project Kaihuwaʻa program, which recently received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The program aims to promote academic success […]
Mayor Appoints Guzman as Acting Prosecuting Attorney
Mayor Michael Victorino appointed Don Guzman as acting Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Maui, effective March 1, 2019.
UPDATE: OCCC Inmate Fatally Shot
Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety Public Information Officer Toni Schwartz has confirmed that inmate Maurice Arrisgado was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Hawai‘i House Passes 197 Bills
The bills include measures on election reform, climate change and the environment, minimum wage, education, public safety, crime, taxes and other issues.
Rock Scaling Continues After Heavy Rains
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is continuing roadwork on the Honoapi‘ilani Highway on Maui.
Southwest to Challenge Hawaiian’s Interisland Service
As predicted, Southwest Airlines plans to challenge Hawaiian Airlines for control of Hawaii’s interisland market.
