Maui News
VIDEO: Stranded Leilani Estates Man Instructed to “Follow the Drone to Safety”
The stranded resident was spotted and instructed to “follow the drone to safety.” The incident occurred during a rapid outbreak of lava that took out 10 lots in 10 minutes.
Maui Professor Selected for 2018 Omidyar Fellows Program
Kapa Oliveira, a professor at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa from Waiohuli, Maui has been selected as a 2018 Omidyar Fellow.
Three People Cited During Volcano Emergency
On Monday night, a New York State couple allegedly bypassed a security check-point on Highway 132, parked outside of Lava Tree State Monument which is closed, and then walked into an area of intense active lava flow.
No Tsunami Threat After 4+ Quake at Kīlauea Volcano Summit
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary magnitude 4.5 earthquake reported at 10:54 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in the summit region of the Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Lāna‘i Twins Among 35 Accepted into US Service Academies
This year 35 outstanding Hawaiʻi high school students and prior enlisted military members have been accepted into US service academies.
Candidate Filing Deadline Approaches, June 5, 2018
The deadline to file nomination papers to appear on the 2018 Election ballot is Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
Wailea Community Association Awards $28,000 in Scholarships
Wailea Community Association awarded scholarships totaling $28,000 to 10 Maui County seniors at a reception held in their honor.
Hawaiian Airlines to Launch Non-Stop Daily Flight to Long Beach
Hawaiian Airlines is launching new, non-stop daily service between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Long Beach Airport in Southern California.
Incandescent Blocks Expelled from Volcano, Land Along Crater Rim
“There were also some incandescent blocks that were thrown out of the vent and landed in Halemaʻumaʻu and just along the edge of the crater rim,” said HVO Volcanologist Wendy Stovall.
Commemorating 60 years of National Safe Boating Week on Maui
Rep. Angus McKelvey presented a certificate to the US Coast Guard in recognition of the important work they do as part of National Safe Boating Week.
UH Mānoa Ranked in Top 1.7% Worldwide
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is now ranked within the top 1.7% of universities worldwide according to the latest academic ranking of global universities.
FBI Offering $20,000 Reward in 2016 Missing Person Case
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the disappearance of Jonathan Fraser, a 23-year-old man who was last seen on July 30, 2016 at his Hawaiʻi Kai apartment.
Governor Signs Bill Banning “Sexual Orientation Change Efforts” for Minors
Gov. David Ige signed SB270 into law, which prohibits therapists from offering “sexual orientation change efforts” or “conversion therapy” to patients under the age of 18.
Volcano Update: Explosion Releases Ash 15,000 Ft High, 4.5 Earthquake Overnight
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that an ash eruption at Kīlauea summit occurred overnight at around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
Fallen Heroes Honored at Makawao Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Service
“As tough and painful as Memorial Day can be, remembering those we lost, it is important that we as a country observe Memorial Day, so that we never forget the cost of war and who pays the price…” – US Rep Tulsi Gabbard
Rep. Gabbard Delivers Opening Address at Moloka‘i HS Graduation
Friday evening on Moloka‘i, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) delivered the opening address at the Moloka‘i High School Class of 2018’s Commencement Ceremony.
Debbie Walsh Named COO of Maui Health System
Maui Health System announced that veteran health care executive Debbie Walsh has been named Chief Operating Officer of Maui Health System.
Dive Float Found Adrift Near Kanahā, Maui
At 11:27 a.m., watchstanders were notified of an adrift dive float and flag found off Kanahā Beach Park, Maui. The float is fully inflatable, weathered and has a dive flag attached.
Lava on Puna Geothermal Property Has Not Impacted Wells
A lava flow crossed into the Puna Geothermal Venture property overnight but has not impacted any wells, according to scientists with the US Geological Survey.
Human Remains Discovered in Kahikinui, Namauu Charged With 2nd Degree Murder
Unidentified human remains were discovered in the Kahikinui area of Maui. Justin Namauu was charged with the offense(s) of Murder in the Second Degree, Kidnapping, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and…
