Maui News
Hector Maintains Strength as Category 4 Hurricane
At 11 a.m. HST, on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, the center of Hurricane Hector was located 1185 miles ESE of Hilo and 1290 miles ESE of Kahului, Maui.
Emergency Managers Urge Preparedness for Hurricane Hector
The County of Maui asks that all residents use this weekend to prepare by making an emergency kit for your home.
Gov. David Ige Shares Thoughts on Housing, Homelessness and Cost of Living
Governor David Ige shares his thoughts on housing, homelessness and cost of living in Hawaiʻi.
Staff Shortage Affects Ha‘ikū Trash Pickups
Due to a staff shortage, a refuse route in the Haʻikū area today is being rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
New Details: Second Individual in Keawakapu Incident Dies
Although initial reports indicated that both individuals were in their 20’s, Maui police released information today saying the man was 40-years-old and the female was 37-year-old. Police say both appear to have been visitors from the Republic of Korea.
$200 Fine for “Smoke-Free Vehicles” Violators
Officers from the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division are joining the Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth in their “Smoke-Free Ride when Keiki Inside” campaign.
Top Maui Now Headlines: August 3, 2018
A tour bus overturns on Hāna highway, a different highway sees some changes, and a whale shark finds freedom off Lāna‘i. Get a recap with Kiaora Bohlool.
Construction Results in Limited Parking at Kahului Airport
There will be limited parking at Kahului Airport due to construction of the new Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility and parking lot reconstruction.
4 Hikers Airlifted from Hoapili Trail in Mākena
Rescue crews on board the fire department’s Air-1 helicopter located the teenager, along with two females and a male on the Hoapili Trail, also known as, “The Kings Highway,” roughly two miles east of the parking area at La Perouse Bay.
Native Hawaiian Advocacy Group Explores Lawsuit Against Aloha Poke Co.
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement began exploring legal options against Chicago-based business Aloha Poke Co. after the mainland chain attempted to enforce a trademark on the name.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Honomanū, Maui
A brown water advisory has been issued for Honomanū Bay in East Maui. The Department of Health Clean Water Branch says heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff.
Hector Intensifies to Category 3 Hurricane
Short-term fluctuations in intensity are likely during the next few days, but Hector is expected to remain at or near major hurricane intensity through early next week.
Two People Pulled Unresponsive at Keawakapu Beach
One of the victims, described as a male in his 20’s was pronounced dead at the scene by Medics. The other victim, described as a female in her 20’s was transported by Medics to Maui Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
Woman Rescued After Falling Off Trail on Moloka’i
The 59-year-old Moloka’i resident was reported to have sustained multiple injuries as a result of the fall, but was transported to Moloka’i General Hospital.
Maui Crime July 22-28, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 18 burglaries, 6 vehicle thefts and 18 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from July 22-28, 2018.
Hikianalia’s Departure to California On Hold Until Hurricane Passes
With Hurricane Hector potentially impacting the Hawaiian Islands, the Polynesian Voyaging Society has decided to postpone the departure of Hikianalia until…
Hector Category 2 Hurricane, 2000 Miles ESE of Hawai‘i
Hurricane Hector intensified to a Category 2 Hurricane today after reaching hurricane status overnight. The center was last located: 1970 miles ESE of Hilo; 2035 miles ESE of Hāna, Maui; and 2070 miles ESE of Kahului, Maui.
Sansei Restaurant Moving to Kukui Mall
Sansei will occupy most of the freestanding restaurant building on the north side of Kukui Mall in Kīhei, and intends to open for business in early to mid 2019.
Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2018 Concludes
The world’s largest international maritime exercise concluded today following more than a month of training events conducted in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
