Maui News
Seven Airlifted from ʻĪao During Swift Water Rescue
Seven individuals were airlifted from ʻĪao Valley after becoming stranded on a high spot in the middle of the river by quickly rising waters.
UH Researchers Find First Evidence of Ice on the Moon
A team of researchers from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School found the first direct evidence of water ice on the Moon.
Sen. Schatzʻs Internship Accepting Applications
Senator Schatz’s High School Internship program is now accepting applications. The program aims to provide a hands-on learning opportunity about the US Senate.
Monthly Siren Test, Sept. 4
The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for today, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.
Monthly Hawaiʻi Visitor Rate Reaches Record High
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority said that the tourism industry reached a new record for monthly visitors, with Maui seeing the most growth out of all islands.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Health officials say suicide is the leading cause of fatal injuries in Hawai‘i for people ages 15-44 and is the ninth leading cause of all deaths in the state.
Contract Dispute Heats up at 7 Marriott Properties in Hawai‘i
Union representatives say “one job should be enough,” to live in Hawaiʻi, raise families, and “retire with dignity.”
Category 1 Norman Continues West, Little Change in Strength
Forecasters with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center are monitoring Norman, while Olivia in the E Pacific is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
Volunteers Needed for Lahaina Town Clean Up
Volunteers are being sought for the 14th Annual Lahaina Town Clean Up to be held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
17 Displaced in Kahului Home Fire
A total of 17 residents were displaced as a result of the fire as this property has multiple dwellings.
Limited Parking at Hawaiʻiʻs Airports During Labor Day Weekend
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division said parking will be limited at the five main airports across the state during the Labor Day weekend. This comes from an anticipated increase in travelers and less available parking spaces. HDOT said travelers at Kahului Airport should be aware of construction on the new Consolidated Rent-A-Car […]
Accidental Discharge of Pepper Spray on Hawaiian Airlines Flight to Maui
“Seems a canister of pepper spray went off,” said Olson. The incident occurred about half way through the flight from Oakland to Kahului.
Olowalu Brush Fire: 200 Acres Burned, 30 Homes Evacuated, 90% Contained
Maui firefighters are responding to a brush fire reported in Olowalu in the mauka terrain. The fire was reported at around 10 a.m. HST, 8.31.18.
Pacific Whale Foundation to Host International Coastline Cleanup
International Coastal Cleanup Day, the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean and waterways, takes place on Maui on Saturday, Sept. 15.
Police ID Woman Found in Ha‘ikū Gulch
Police say the woman has since been identified as Maile Hanson, 29, of Waiehu. Hanson’s family has been notified of her passing.
Maui High, Maui Waena Among Top 5 for Enrollment
Enrollment at Maui high School and Maui Waena Intermediate are among the top five in the state for enrollment in their respective categories.
Maui Officer Honored for Heroism in Nāpili Apartment Fire
The Maui Police Dept. today recognized Officer William Cleghorn, II, who is credited with assisting a Nāpili resident during a residential fire on July 20.
UPDATE: Body Recovered From Waters off Kanahā, Maui
The body of an elderly man was recovered from waters off of Kanahā Beach Park in Kahului on Thursday afternoon.
11 Wild ʻAlalā Survive Hurricane Lane
Eleven wild ʻAlalā, or native Hawaiian crows, have survived impacts of Hurricane Lane in their forest home in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Ray Emory Dies, 97
Pearl Harbor Survivor Ray Emory, 97, died on Aug. 20, 2018 in Idaho. He dedicated his life to identify the remains of more than 100 servicemen at Pearl Harbor.
