Maui News
Missing Person: Woman Last Seen Two Weeks Ago
Amber Rose Langdon was reported missing on April 18, 2018. The individual who made the report told police that they last heard from Langdon 13 days ago
Former Maui Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Theft, Witness Tampering
Former Maui police officer Anthony Maldonado pleaded guilty today to Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law and Conspiracy to Commit Witness Tampering.
‘Hazmat’ Spill Forces Temporary Closure of Hansen Road
A hazardous materials spill on Hansen Road in Kahului, has resulted in a temporary closure of the road between Mokulele Highway and Pūlehu Road.
Big Wave Surfer Helps with Kaua‘i Flood Relief, Aerial Recon Findings Unveiled
Legendary big wave surfer Laird Hamilton is among those lending a hand with flood remediation on Kauai after a weekend storm dropped more than 3 feet of rain…
Water Shutdown for Part of Kīhei, April 24-25
Some customers will have their water shut off intermittently on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 24-25, 2018, from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Visitor to Maui’s Haleakalā Found Guilty of Assault by Strangulation
A federal jury on Wednesday found Matthew Berckmann, 44, guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault of his spouse by strangulation.
Lawmakers Approve $100 Million for Kaua‘i Disaster Relief
State lawmakers allocated a total of $125 million for immediate disaster relief, mostly for Kauaʻi where crews continue to conduct flood remediation.
Threat of Heavy Rain Forecast Through Friday
The system will combine with an upper level trough to bring the threat of heavy rain and flash flooding mainly from Oʻahu eastward to the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
How to Help, Donate to Kaua‘i Flood Victims
Here is what Maui and other islands can do to help and donate to Kaua‘i flood victims:
Hawaiʻi Industrial Hemp Pilot Program Begins
Governor Ige called the Hemp Pilot Program a “strong and prudent step” in helping to determine the crop’s viability in Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i Lawmakers Begin Negotiations on State Budget Bill
Early agreement on a number of budget items includes $500,000 for books and materials for public libraries statewide.
Repairs Continue at Site of West Maui Waterline Break
Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd will be restricted to one lane traffic fronting Kahana Sunset from 9a-2:30p to facilitate road repairs after Monday’s waterline break.
Kaua‘i Braces For More Rain: 340 Airlifted, 12 Landslides, Thousands of Pounds of Debris
The flood recovery effort continues on Kauaʻi where crews have airlifted a total of 340 people from Hā‘ena and Wainiha since Monday.
Threat of Heavy Rain Forecast Thursday to Friday
The heaviest rainfall is expected from Oʻahu to Hawaiʻi Island. Even moderate rain for an extended period can pose a threat to already saturated areas of Kauaʻi
High Enterococci Bacteria Count at Hanaka‘ō‘ō, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Hanaka‘ō‘ō, Maui. Levels of 178/100 mL have been detected during routine beach monitoring
Monk Seal with Knife in its Mouth Sparks Concern Over Proper Trash Disposal
Crews observing a Hawaiian monk seal pup on Hawai‘i Island, spotted it playing with a bright orange object in its mouth. As they watched the seal dive beneath near-shore rocks and come back up they realized the pup, known affectionately as Manu‘iwa, was holding a knife in its mouth. The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources […]
Hashimoto Appointed to Maui District 8 House Seat
Gov. David Ige appointed Troy Hashimoto to the Maui House seat previously occupied by former Rep. Joe Souki.
EXCLUSIVE: Lāna‘i’s Hensley Celebrates KULEANA in Isle’s Newly Renovated Theater
Maui Now spoke with Lānaʻi resident Bill Hensley who was among the list of some 150 actors, primarily Maui County residents, who had parts in the film.
Stranded Campers Airlifted out of Remote Nāpali Coast, Kaua‘i
An estimated 25 people elected to be airlifted out of the Kalalau area of the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park on Monday.
Environmental Court Voids 131 Recreational Aquarium Collection Permits
More than 130 recreational aquarium collection permits are now void under a new ruling issued in Hawaiʻi’s Environmental Court on Thursday.
