Maui News
Deputy Director Appointments to DAGS, DLIR, Budget & Finance
Governor David Ige made several appointments and re-appointments on Tuesday, Jan. 15, all subject to Senate confirmation.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 15, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of Jan. 15, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
First Dispensary on Hawai‘i Island to Begin Sales
Hawaiʻi Island’s first medical cannabis dispensary, Big Island Grown Dispensaries will begin sales of dried flower, with a grand opening event this Wednesday.
Maui Crime Jan. 6-12, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 23 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 6-12, 2019.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Calls for End to Government Shutdown
In recognition of the 25th day of the longest government shutdown in American history, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today called for an end to the government shutdown.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After Large Vanuatu Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 6.6 (preliminary magnitude 6.8) earthquake reported at 8:07 a.m. HST off of the Vanuatu islands.
Hawai‘i Secures Injunction Halting Attempt to Limit Birth Control Access
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare Connors has joined a coalition of fourteen Attorney Generals seeking to protect access to birth control.
New Cultural Arts Course at UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering a new Cultural Arts course through its continuing education program with master artist Kenneth Hiraoka.
Maui’s Araki-Regan Named DOT First Deputy
Maui’s Lynn Araki-Regan was appointed first deputy at the state Department of Transportation Administration.
Maui Crime Dec. 30, 2018-Jan. 5, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 15 burglaries, 15 vehicle thefts and 14 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 30, 2018 to Jan. 5, 2019.
Hiker Falls into Ocean at Honokōhau
A 35-year-old Maui woman was rescued after falling into the ocean while hiking in West Maui on Sunday.
Maui Man Dies, Found Unresponsive at Honolua
A Maui man who was found unresponsive while surfing at Honolua Bay in West Maui on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, has died, fire officials said.
Juvenile Arrested, Released for Suspected Arson in Kīhei
A juvenile was arrested by police at the scene of a brush fire in Kīhei on Sunday, on suspicion of arson, and was later released to the custody of their parents
Grand Jury Indictment, Birano Enters Not Guilty Plea
Raymond Birano Jr., 58, entered a not guilty plea today after being indicted by a grand jury for kidnapping and attempted first degree sexual assault.
UH to Launch Completely Online Degree Program
The program begins with pilot courses in the accelerated AA degrees in fall 2019 from UH Community Colleges; applications open March 1.
Hāna Hwy, Traffic Accident at Maliko Gulch
The Hāna Highway is now open in both directions. It was closed earlier this morning in the Maliko Gulch area due to a traffic accident reported at around 6:22 a.m.
Tobacco Costs Average Hawai’i Smoker More than $2 Million Over a Lifetime, Study Finds
According to the personal finance website Wallethub, An estimated 37.8 million Americans smoke tobacco. The organization released a new report on the potential monetary amount that these Americans lose to smoking. The report, called The Financial Cost of Smoking by State, highlighted that smoking tobacco costs the average Hawaiʻi smoker more than $2 million over […]
Man Arrested, Found Within Stolen Vehicle
A man found within a stolen vehicle in West Maui last week, was arrested for unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle.
Man Arrested for Burglary, Found within Closed Waikapū Community Center
The incident as reported at around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 at the center, which is currently closed to the public for renovations.
Veteran Officer Chosen to Lead State Conservation Enforcement
Jason Redulla, a 15-year veteran of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement, has been chosen as the agency’s new enforcement chief.
