Maui News
Maui Police Warn of Phone Scam Claiming DEA Affiliation
The Maui Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be a Drug Enforcement Administration agent.
Scuba Diver Dies in Apparent Drowning at Wailea
A 69-year-old Kīhei man died in an apparent drowning in Wailea on Tuesday night, fire officials said.
Legislation Aims to Address Nursing Shortage
The Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act would reauthorize federal funding for nursing workforce and education programs.
LahainaTown Action Committee Annual Meeting, Jan. 28
LahainaTown Action Committee Annual Meeting, Jan. 28
Should Hawai‘i’s Minimum Wage Go From $10.10 to $15 an Hour?
An overwhelming 88% of respondents said no to the question in a poll of members at the National Federation of Independent Business Hawaiʻi.
180 Customers Lose Power on Lāna‘i
About 180 customers in the Mānele area of Lānaʻi experienced a power outage around 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.
Volunteers Earn Awards from Boy Scout Council
The Maui County Council, Boy Scouts of America will honor four individuals for their service and volunteerism at the organization’s upcoming Annual Dinner.
Maui Crime Jan. 13-19, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 9 burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 28 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 13-19, 2019.
Honolua Bay, Līpoa Point Preservation Plans Begin
A management plan is being developed for 244 acres of land at Honolua Bay and Līpoa Point in West Maui.
Kansas City Woman Pulled Unresponsive From South Maui Waters
Despite all efforts, the victim was later pronounced dead at the scene. The victim is described as a 64 year old female visitor from Kansas City.
Coral Reefs in West Hawaiʽi Showing Signs of Recovery
Nearly four years after the worst bleaching event in the state’s history, coral reefs in West Hawaiʽi are stabilizing, according to The Nature Conservancy.
Pualani Enos Leaving Maui Hui Mālama
After serving as the Executive Director for Maui Hui Mālama for 12 years, Pualani Enos will be stepping down from her position on April 30, 2019.
Ige’s State Address Focuses on Education, Housing, TAT
Gov. Ige delivered his fifth State of the State address today, focusing on early childhood education, affordable housing and the transient accommodations tax.
Women’s Legislative Caucus Introduces 2019 Bills
A total of 10 bills and one resolution has been introduced by the Women’s Legislative Caucus to address a series of issues facing women in Hawaiʻi.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, Jan. 19-25
The DOT will conduct roadwork at various locations throughout Maui this week, resulting in lane closures and alternating lane closures through Friday, Jan. 25.
Veteran Town Hall & Resource Fair, Jan. 24
A Department of Veterans Affairs Town Hall and Resource Fair takes place this Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, Kahoʻohanohano Armory in Kīhei (2701 Maui Veterans Highway).
Record High Temperature Tied at Kahului on Sunday
A record high temperature of 88 degrees was documented in Kahului on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 tying an old record set for the same day in 2012 according to the NWS
Doctors Volunteer for Day Of Service at Waihe‘e, Maui
The volunteers worked with Paeloko Learning Center in Waihee, a Hawaiian cultural learning center dedicated to preserving Native Hawaiian culture and traditions
Public Invited to Comment on South Maui Park Plan
The Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to offer comments on the South Maui Community Park master plan update on Feb. 7.
Maui County Unemployment Rate at 2.3%
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Maui County was 2.3% in December.
