Maui News
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.
New Treatment Guidelines for Rat Lungworm
New preliminary guidelines for the clinical management of rat lungworm disease were announced today by the Governor’s Joint Task Force.
50 Minimum Term for Capobianco Expires in 2064
Capobianco’s consecutive minimum term is 50 years, which will expire on June 29, 2064. His longest maximum sentence is Life with Parole.
Maui Police Investigate Kīhei Stabbing
Maui police have launched a second degree assault investigation into a reported stabbing in Kīhei on Tuesday night.
Lahaina Strong Benefit Concert at Fleetwood’s On Front Street, Sept. 1
A Lahaina Strong Benefit Concert is will be held this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 for families affected by the recent fires in West Maui.
Murder Suspect in Supermarket Stabbing Changes Plea to Reduced Charges
A man accused of murdering his estranged wife at a Wailuku supermarket entered a change in plea on Wednesday afternoon to no contest for a reduced charge of second degree murder and other charges in connection with the case, according to court documents.
Civil Air Patrol Cadets Gather Post-Hurricane Data on Maui
A Ground Photography Team from the Hawaiʻi Wing Civil Air Patrol worked on Maui, gathering photo evidence of flood impacts resulting from Hurricane Lane.
State and FEMA Work Together to Rebuild After Lane
Hawaii Congressional Delegates wrote a letter to FEMA urging the federal government assist in Lane recovery efforts.
Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation Honors Little League World Champions
Bicameral Congressional resolutions were filed honoring the Honolulu Little League team, who won the 2018 Little League World Series.
Two Month Closure: Kula Forest Reserve & Polipoli
The state will close the Kula Forest Reserve and Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area for two months beginning on Sept. 4, 2018.
Donation Drive at Maui Sunday Market to Benefit Lahaina Fire Victims
A community donation drive to benefit the victims of the recent Lahaina fires will take place during two upcoming “Maui Sunday Market” events on Sept. 2 and 9.
Community Meeting on Tropical Storm Lane and W Maui Fires
The County of Maui is hosting a Community Meeting for individuals and families affected by former Hurricane Lane and the wildfires in West Maui.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Play Kamehameha I in New Film, THE KING
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been tapped to play the starring title role of Kamehameha I in film THE KING, New Line Cinema has confirmed.
Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced for Unlawfully Seizing Money
Former Maui Police Department Officer Anthony Maldonado, 29, of Kahului, Maui, was sentenced on Tuesday to 24 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and required to pay $1,917.70 in restitution.
Thyne and Ventura Sworn in as Maui Fire Chief and Deputy
Maui Fire Department Chief David Thyne and Deputy Chief Bradford Ventura were sworn in Tuesday, Aug. 28, and congratulated by Mayor Alan Arakawa on their new positions.
VIDEO: Ceremony Honors Soldiers on Peacekeeping Mission Deployments
Representative Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) attended a deployment ceremony honoring the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team HQ Company deploying in support of a peacekeeping mission to Kosovo, and the 1st Squadron 299th Cavalry Regiment deploying in support of a peacekeeping mission to the Sinai in Egypt.
No Threat to Hawai‘i After 6+ Quake in Mariana Islands
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude earthquake of 6.6 in the Mariana Islands Region, reported at 12:35 p.m. HST on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
West Maui Fire Investigation: So Far Shows No Criminal Intent
An investigation into the cause of the wildfires in West Maui so far, has shown no criminal intent to the start of either the Kauaʻula or Kāʻanapali fire.
Body Recovered From E Kuiaha Gulch in Ha‘ikū Maui
Maui police recovered the body of a female who was found at the bottom of the East Kuiaha Gulch near Hahana Road in Haiku on Monday morning.
Hawai‘i Visitor Fined for Harassing Monk Seal and Turtle
A visitor to Hawaiʻi was fined $1,500 for harassing a monk seal and sea turtle on Kauaʻi and then posting videos with the protected marine species online.
