Maui News
Gov. Ige Announces Leadership Appointments
Gov. David Ige announced that he is reappointing the directors at the departments of Health, Human Services, and Land and Natural Resources for his second term.
Upcountry Skate Park Provides 15,000 Sq Ft of Skateable Space
A grand opening celebration was held on Thursday for the new Upcountry Skate Park located below the Upcountry Pool Complex in Pukalani.
Schatz Introduces Legislation to Protect Children From Pesticide
US Senator Brian Schatz introduced a bill last Monday to ban chlorpyrifos, a dangerous pesticide that is particularly harmful to children. The bill, called the Prohibit Chlorpyrifos Poisoning Students Act, would take Hawai‘i’s state ban to the national level, banning the use of the chemical near schools in 2019 and banning its sale and distribution […]
Hawai‘i 2nd State to Ban Wild Animal Circus Acts
Gov. Ige signed a rule amendment to ban the import of elephants, tigers, bears, and other dangerous wild animals for circus and carnival performances.
Maui Gas Prices Drop for 7th Week Straight
In Kahului and Wailuku, the average price is $3.80, which is the same price as last Thursday and 24 cents lower than on this date last month.
Maui Polystyrene Ban Takes Effect Dec. 31
A bill restricting the use and sale of polystyrene foam food service containers in Maui County goes into effect on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.
Lt. Gov. to Keynote Maui Council Inauguration
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green will deliver the keynote address at the Maui County Council inauguration on Jan. 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber.
Lower Nāhiku Without Water
Water customers in the Lower Nāhiku area of East Maui are currently without water while the Nāhiku tank is offline for maintenance.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Challenges Department of Homeland Security
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Russel A. Suzuki joined other states in challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s practice of unlawfully terminating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival status for some recipients.
Maui Lani Brush Fire
BRUSH FIRE KAHULUI 4:45 p.m. 12.26.18 Maui firefighters are responding to reports of a brush fire near the Dunes at Maui Lani golf course in Kahului. Check back for updates which will be posted once available.
Keawakapu Beach Parking Lot Closed for Construction
The South Maui Parking Lots Improvements Project will continue construction with the closure of Keawakapu Beach parking lot.
Hawaiʻi at Higher Risk of Wildfires, New Study Finds
A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa links climate change to a higher risk of wildfires in Hawaiʻi. During the study, lead researcher Clay Trauernicht tracked the “footprints” of historical fires on Hawai‘i Island. His work shows how vegetation, ignition frequency, and climate increase the risk of wildfires. The increased risk of […]
Maui Woman Dies in Pi‘ilani Highway Hit-and-Run Accident
Update: Police Press Release Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision On Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 at approximately 6:25 p.m., a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Piilani Highway just south of Kaonoulu Street in Kihei, Hawaii. Preliminary investigation reveal’s that a Harley Davidson Motorcycle with two occupants was traveling southbound on Piilani Highway. While the motorcycle was […]
Hale Kau Kau: 1.5 Million Meals and Counting
Today, South Maui’s only daily soup kitchen, Hale Kau Kau, served its 10,000th consecutive day of meal service.
Gabbard-Backed Justice Reform Bill Becomes Law
A bipartisan criminal justice reform bill that Rep. Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored and worked to pass was signed into law today.
800,000 Gallon Wastewater Discharge at ‘Ō‘ōkala
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is warning the public to stay out of Kaohaoha Gulch below Mamalahoa Highway in ‘Ō‘ōkala, Hawai‘i as it has been contaminated with animal waste.
Tipsy Tow Service Available For New Year’s Eve
Tipsy Tow is unique in that it provides a driver with the option of a safe ride home for themselves and their vehicle instead of driving while intoxicated.
Roadwork to Close Portion of Makawao Ave
County officials say Makawao Avenue from the Kokomo Road intersection to Piʻiholo Road will be closed several days due to road reconstruction work.
Public Lecture on Maui Coastal Erosion, Jan. 2
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council invites the public to a free presentation by Dr. Michael Foley on Wednesday, Jan. 2 that will explore ways to reduce coastal erosion on Maui.
Maui Senators Pleased with Sale of Ag Lands to Mahi Pono
State Senators from Maui responded to the announcement that Mahi Pono will purchase former HC&S lands from A&B keeping it in use for diversified agriculture.
