Maui News
Historic Sunscreen Ingredient Ban to Protect Hawai‘i’s Reefs Becomes Law
The bill bans any sunscreen containing oxybenzone in Hawaiʻi to help preserve the state’s coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
Pāhoa Man Cited for a Second Time for Loitering in Closed Disaster Area
A Pāhoa resident has been cited a second time for loitering in the volcano disaster area on Hawaiʻi Island.
Schatz Seeks Answers on Census Citizenship Questions
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) led a group of 17 senators in demanding more answers from Commerce Department Secretary Wilbur Ross about where the proposal of a citizenship question for the upcoming 2020 Census originated and what factors played into its inclusion.
Fireworks Likely Cause of Kīhei Fire: Two Homes Destroyed, Four Others Damaged
A witness did hear children playing with fireworks behind the homes immediately before the fire began. Fireworks remnants were also found in the area.
Update: Mākena Police Investigation
The female appeared to have a self-inflicted injury and was taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center emergency room in critical condition.
$1.7 Million for Hawai‘i Ocean Research, Estuary Management
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will award a total of $1,748,582 to the University of Hawai‘i to fund its Sea Grant College Program and its management of the He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Maui Chefs Host Project Kōkua Culinary Fundraiser for Kaua‘i & Hawai‘i Island
Project Kōkua for Kaua‘i & Hawaiʻi Island will take place at Maui Tropical Plantation (Grand View Lawn) on Sunday, July 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Maui Firefighters Douse Flare-Ups at 2,500 Acre Burn Area
Firefighters battled a few large flare-ups and continue water drops today after a brush fire blackened 2,500 acres of brush and fallow sugar cane fields.
Hāna and Moloka‘i Refuse Customers, No Pickup on July 4, 2018
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division announced that due to the Independence Day Holiday there will be no Refuse Pickup on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
UPDATE: 2,500 Acres Burned, Winds Fuel Fast Moving Pukalani Fire
An active brush fire is currently burning near the Haleakalā Highway below Pukalani. Witnesses say the blaze appears to be moving fast under brisk winds. Heavy smoke could be seen from the neighboring community mauka of the fire.
2018 Maui United Way “LIVE UNITED” Campaign Raises Over $1 Million
Maui United Way announced that it’s annual “LIVE UNITED” Campaign raised just over $1 million this year. The funds raised will go toward 33 health and human services programs in Maui County. More than 350 businesses and individuals who contributed to the fund raising effort. “We extend our most sincere gratitude to you and thousands […]
MNHCoC Talk Story: Keali‘i Reichel to Speak on Establishing New Hālau Home
Kumu hula Keali‘i Reichel will highlight the efforts of Hālau Keʻalaokamaile to create a home and cultural center at Hōkūnui Maui, LLC in the Piʻiholo area of Upcountry Maui. He is the featured speaker at the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce’s Talk Story event on Tuesday, July 10.
Campaign Signage Prohibited within State Highway Right-of-Way
As election season heats up, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation reminds the public that outdoor advertising, including political campaign signage, is prohibited within the State Highway’s right of way.
Pe‘ahi Farms Features 16 Parcels on Maui’s North Shore
The new Peʻahi Farms north shore residential development features 16 custom home sites centered around a dedicated 75-acre community farm.
Newly Re-Instated Reserve Officer Program Returns to Maui
The Reserve Officer Program provides an opportunity for retirees or police officers who separated in good standing to volunteer as law enforcement officers.
Pūlehu Brush Fire Sparked by Vehicle Accident
A two-car accident on Pūlehu Road sparked a four acre brush fire below the Central Maui Landfill on Monday afternoon.
Rescue Tubes Utilized by Distressed Swimmers at Keawakapu
Rescue tubes played a critical role as swimmers in distress awaited for help to arrive in waters off of Keawakapu Beach in South Maui on Sunday afternoon.
$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on Hammerhead Shark Deaths
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information surrounding the deaths of dozens of Hammerhead shark pups found at Keʻehi Boat Harbor last week.
AAA Hawai‘i Offers Tipsy Tow Service For July 4th
The service is available from 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5 and is being offered in an effort to keep drinking drivers off the road.
Hundreds Rally in ‘Families Belong Together’ Hawai‘i Events
A Families Belong Together sign waving rally was held on Maui on Saturday, June 30, 2018 to support the reunification of migrant children with their parents.
