Maui News
Danley Promoted to Maui Fire Battalion Chief
The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotion of Guy Danley to the rank of Battalion Chief.
Maui Heart Walk, Healthy Food Drive, April 20
Participants in the 2019 Maui Heart Walk are encouraged to not only raise funds for the American Heart Association, but to also bring a healthy food donation.
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Four Maui Students Nominated to Service Academies
Sen. Schatz announced the names of 42 students nominated to attend one of our nation’s service academies. Four of the students come from Maui high-schools.
Wailuku Civic Complex Details, Funding Update
The effort to redevelop the current Wailuku municipal parking lot includes plans for a $27 million 428-stall parking structure.
Hawai‘i State Budget Bill Gets Early Approval
The bill puts a priority on appropriating funds to staff the new state hospital, make needed improvements at state airports, and pay down our debt service.
Maui Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement
Maui Police launch C2D, a distracted driving enforcement campaign. In 2016, 3,450 people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers.
Maui Fire Department Announces 10 Promotions
Promoted are: Lōkahi Herrod, Mike McDonald, Tracy Nakagawa, Henry Patao, Richard Alcon, Ikaika Blackburn, Laʻakea Chang, Clement Enomoto, Russell Jones and John Teves.
Wailuku Civic Complex Q&A, April 4
Department staff and members of the Wailuku Civic Complex Project Advisory Committee will be present to listen to ideas and concerns from public.
Adrift Kayak Found Near Kalepolepo Beach, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift kayak found off Kalepolepo Beach Park in South Maui, Monday, March 25, 2019.
Paddler Reports Apparent Shark Bite off Big Island
A 75-year-old man received wounds to his leg in an apparent shark encounter in waters off Hawaiʻi Island Tuesday morning.
Maui Car Rental Facility, Electric Train on Schedule to Open May 15
The new electric train is part of a $340 million project to relocate car rental services to a single location. The ConRAC will officially open on May 15th.
Fire Destroys Ha‘ikū Home, Family Displaced
Four people escaped unharmed during a structure fire at a home in Haʻikū this morning.
West Maui Rep. Says “Vehicle Miles Traveled” Proposal is Unfair
The state’s VMT plan would end a fuel tax of 16 cents a gallon on drivers and instead charge them on how much they drive.
Resolutions Urge Ban on “Predatory Cosmetics Stores” in Lahaina
A House committee heard resolutions urging Maui County to immediately ban “predatory cosmetics stores” from doing business in Lahaina.
Maui County Health Centers Get $5.9 Million
The US Department of Health and Human Services will award 14 community health centers in Hawai‘i federal funding totaling more than $28.7 million.
Recruitment Opens for Conservation Enforcement Officers
Recruitment begins today for Conservation and Resource Enforcement Officers. The positions do not require any previous law enforcement experience
DEA in Hawai‘i Warns Public of Practitioner Scam
The Drug Enforcement Administration in Honolulu is urging its DEA-registered practitioners to be cautious of a new practitioner scam.
Open Houses on W Maui Community Plan Alternatives
The public has a final opportunity to weigh in on the updated West Maui Community Plan during two open house events next month.
Maui Mayor Proposes FY 2020 Budget
Total county funds, including bonds for FY 2020, are estimated at $780.8 million, a $22.5 million increase, or 3%, more than the FY 2019 council-approved budget of $758.3 million.
Maui Hotels Still Lead State Despite Daily Rate Decline
Maui County hotels reported a decline in RevPAR to $337 (-4.5%) in February but led the state overall. Both ADR ($420) and occupancy (80.3) decreased.
