Maui News
Newly Activated State Hotspots Offer 1 Hour of Free WiFi
Newly Activated State Hotspots Offer 1 Hour of Free WiFi. Maui Locations Include Sites in Wailuku and Hāna
Hawai‘i Volcano Hazards Program to Receive $4.7 M
The US House of Representatives last night approved more than $4.7 million for the USGS’s Volcano Hazards Program to be included in an appropriations package.
Big Island Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Hawaii Island police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a police officer who was fatally shot while on a traffic stop on Hwy 11, in Mt View.
New York Man Dies of Injuries Sustained in Weekend Crash on Maui
A New York man has since died after suffering injuries in a motor vehicle accident reported on Saturday night in Nāpili.
“Lava Bomb” Explosion Under Investigation
Investigators are looking into a lava explosion on Monday morning in waters off the Big Island that sent hot lava rocks hurling towards a tour boat.
Crews Battle Evening Fire in Upper Kanaio
As of 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, approximately two acres of heavy brush has burned in Upper Kanaio, and the fire was nearly contained at last report.
State and Maui County Officials Make Effort to Feed Hungry
The Hawai’i Foodbank will provide 379,503 meals as a result of this yearʻs State Employeeʻs Annual Food Drive.
Grants Available to Protect Hawai’i Forests
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is encouraging non-federal landowners, agencies, and organizations to apply for two US Department of Agriculture grant programs
Hawai‘i Launches Medication Drop Box Program
The State of Hawai‘i has launched The Hawai‘i Medication Drop Box Program, a major collaboration to ensure a more convenient way for the public to drop off unused prescription drugs at designated police stations across the state.
Maui Property Featured in HGTV House Hunt
A luxury oceanfront home in Nāpili on Maui is featured in the 2018 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt. The annual promotion curates the world’s most stunning real estate listings and features them in a month-long online promotion in which the public can vote on awards in eight categories. The Maui property is one of 12 being […]
Haleakalā National Park Reports Assault on Hiker
A female hiker reported being assaulted at Maui’s Haleakalā Crater on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
Hale Makua Receives $10K Grant to Train Licensed Practical Nurses
Hale Makua Health Services has received a $10,000 grant to help grow more local workers to become Licensed Practical Nurses to address a current nurse shortage.
Explosive Collapse at Kīlauea Releases Energy Equivalent to 5.4 Quake
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse/explosive event at Kīlauea summit occurred at 11:43 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands Seoul-Honolulu Winter Service with Daily Flights
Hawaiian Airlines will operate daily non-stop service between Seoul’s Incheon International Airport and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport from Jan. 14 to Feb. 6, 2019.
Maui Company Joins “Eat Less Plastic” Voyage
The “Eat Less Plastic” project is currently sailing on its five-month voyage from Southern California to New Zealand, collecting debris data from unstudied waters.
UPDATE: Explosion Sends Lava Through Tour Boat Roof, 23 Injured
At least 23 people on a tour boat vessel were injured this morning after an explosion sent lava through the roof of the boat’s passenger cabin.
Kahakuloa Bridge Replacement to Close Crossing For 10 Days
Work to replace Kahakuloa Bridge along the Kahekilli Highway will separate the Wailuku and Kapalua sides of Kahakuloa Village for 10 days.
Hawaiʻi Safeway Customer Wins $1,000,000 Playing Monopoly
Tiana M. who shops at the Kapahulu Safeway store on Oʻahu won the prize after entering dozens of online codes from her collected game tickets.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 15, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of July 15, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Maui Motorcyclist Dies in Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a deadly motorcycle accident in Kīhei early Saturday morning, July 14, 2018.
