Maui News
Land Board to Hold Hearings on Boat Harbor Fee Hikes
The Board of Land & Natural Resources (BLNR) approved the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreationʻs (DOBOR) proposal to hold public hearings on the proposed fee hikes at small boat harbors. The proposed increases include mooring, utility, facility, storage, ramp, and commercial permit fees. DOBOR last increased the fees for utilities and facilities at […]
Free Public Lecture on Pacific Humpback Whales, Dec. 18
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Chief Scientist Jens Currie will be a featured speaker at Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary on Dec. 18.
Hawai‘i Ranks as 7th Most Valuable US Port in Seafood Landed
The National Marine Fisheries Service today released its Fisheries of the United States, 2017 report, with Honolulu continuing as the 7th most valuable US port.
January is Volcano Awareness Month
Launched in 2010 and held every year since, “Volcano Awareness Month” is one way that the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) promotes the importance of understanding the volcanoes on which we live.
Hirono Votes to End US Support for Saudi-Led War in Yemen
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) voted today to pass a resolution to end US involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
Credit Union Awards $40K to Hawai‘i Teachers
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has granted $40,000 in grants to Hawaiʻi teachers this year, doubling its annual $20,000 grant award.
Maui “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Underway
The Maui Police Department launches it’s 2018 Holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign today, Dec. 14, 2018.
Report: Hawai‘i Ranks 13th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
Tobacco use claims 1,400 Hawaiʻi lives and costs the state $526 million in health care bills annually.
Maui Gas Prices Drop for 5th Week Straight
Maui gas prices have fallen for the 5th consecutive week with Kahului’s and Wailuku’s average gas price at $3.93.
‘Īao Valley Cultural Tours Now Available
Ke Kula ʻO Piʻilani presents the opportunity to join their ʻĪao Valley Cultural Tours.
Maui New Year’s Eve Fireworks Information
There are two public aerial fireworks displays this year: One from an offshore barge at the Grand Wailea; and the other at the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi.
Upper Kanaio Home Destroyed by Fire
Upon arrival on scene in the remote area above Upper Kanaio Road, crews found a structure approximately 600 square feet that had already been completely destroyed by fire.
Maui Police Warn of Email Bomb Threat Scam
The emails were traced back to servers outside the state of Hawaiʻi, which was consistent with other incidents that occurred elsewhere in the state today.
Virgin Galactic Test Flight Lands Maiden Spaceflight
“Today, for the first time in history, a crewed spaceship, built to carry private passengers, reached space…” said Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson.
Volunteers Collect 60 Bags of Trash Along Mā‘alaea Ditch
Seventeen volunteers joined the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council in collecting 60 bags of trash along a 1/2 mile stretch of a Māʻalaea ditch on Dec. 8, 2018.
Wailuku Kitchen Fire Quickly Extinguished
Maui firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at the Sugar Town Suites in Wailuku at 8:40 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
Machado Remains OHA Chair with Support of Full Board
The OHA Board of Trustees unanimously voted to retain Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Trustee Colette Y. Machado as its chair.
Moped Operator Critically Injured in Kīhei Crash
A 25-year-old Kīhei man operating a moped suffered critical injuries in a head-on collision on South Kīhei Road last night.
Man Arrested in Alleged Assault at Kīhei Taco Bell
A suspect who allegedly threatened to stab employees of a fast food restaurant in Kīhei and assaulted the manager, was arrested.
Attempted Kidnapping Near Maui Waena
The Maui Police Department is warning the public about an alleged attempted kidnapping that occurred near Maui Waena Intermediate School in Kahului.
