Maui News
Fijian Shiprider Joins Coast Guard Aircrew on Patrol
A Fijian navy shiprider flew with an Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew on patrol over the Fijian Islands this past Saturday.
Senator Schatz Introduces Bill to Reimburse Veterans
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and John Boozman introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs reimburses veterans for its improper payments.
Investigation Concludes into Hawai‘i State Hospital Escape
The investigation was prompted by the 2017 escape of Randall Saito from the Hawai‘i State Hospital. No hospital employees will receive disciplinary action.
Charges Filed in Shark Fin Smuggling Case
TSA officers discovered approximately 190 pounds of shark fins, worth as much as $57,850 on the black market
Pāhoa Woman Dies in Police-Involved Shooting
Hawaiʻi Island Police have identified the victim of yesterday’s officer-involved shooting on the Big Island as 30-year-old Tori M. Kaneshiro of Pāhoa.
Opportunity Zones Available for Maui County
Under the program investors can re-invest unrealized capital gains. The Opportunity Funds will then provide investment capital in low-income communities.
Half Acre Brush Fire Near MEO Pu‘unēnē Facility
Maui fire crews responded to a half-acre brush fire on Friday afternoon near the Maui Economic Opportunity transit yard in Puʻunēnē, Maui.
Swimmers in Distress Assisted to Shore at Kapalua
Two swimmers were assisted to shore at Kapalua Bay in West Maui on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018.
Maui County and Zipline Company Settle Dispute
A Zipline company in Haʻikū and the County of Maui have reached an agreement to end a dispute over permits and subsequent notices of violation.
New Makawao HI-5 Redemption Schedule in 2019
Effective Jan. 1st the Makawao HI-5 redemption center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Brown Water Advisory at Honolua Bay, Maui
The Department of Health Clean Water Branch reports that heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters at the location.
Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Wailuku Assault
Maui police are seeking the public’s help in locating the person(s) responsible for an assault in Wailuku on Friday that left one man with serious injuries.
US Successfully Intercepts Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test Off Kaua‘i
The Missile Defense Agency and US Navy sailors successfully intercepted an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile target during an operational test off Kauaʻi.
UH Law Students Head to Poland for Global Environmental Conference
Four law students and two professors from the University of Hawai‘i William S. Richardson School of Law will participate in a global environmental meeting in Katowice, Poland.
UH Mānoa Offering Dual Degrees in Law and Social Work
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will give now give UH students the opportunity to earn two advanced degrees in Law and Social Work within four years.
Mayor-Elect Victorino Announces 12 Appointments
According to Victorino, more than 300 applications were received, including more than 100 applications for directorship and deputy director positions.
Pā‘ia Youth Council Auctioning Custom Surfboard
The Pāʻia Youth Council is auctioning off a custom made surfboard that features both Kim McDonaldʻs artwork and Kai Lennyʻs autograph and footprints.
Maui’s Keith Regan Named HTA Chief Administrative Officer
Maui’s Keith Regan has been named chief administrative officer at the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Regan, who currently serves as the Managing Director under Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa, will begin his new job on Dec. 17, 2018.
Gov. Ige Hosts Western Governors’ Association Conference in Kona
Gov. David Ige is hosting the Western Governors’ Association’s Winter Meeting in Kona this week, featuring public roundtable discussions on critical issues.
Banded Wild Bird Returns to Midway Atoll
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross and world’s oldest known, banded wild bird has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial.
