Maui News
2,870 Lei to be Strung in Honor of Veterans
More than 2,870 lei will be made and placed on veterans’ graves on Memorial Day at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Maui County Joins Drive Electric Hawaiʻi Initiative
The initiative aims to accelerate the cost-effective electrification of transportation in all passenger, public and fleet vehicles.
Pā‘ia Relief Route Project Public Meeting Postponed
The community has been requesting the archaeological and traffic studies which are part of the draft environmental assessment for the Pā‘ia Relief Route project.
Soil Testing, Archaeological Inventory Begins at Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot
Starting today, Saturday, April 14, 2018, portions of the Wailuku Municipal parking lot will be closed for soil testing and archaeological inventory work.
Threat of Heavy Rains Prompts Flood Watch for Islands
A flood watch is in effect through late tonight as an upper level low combined with enhanced low level moisture brings a threat of heavy rain & flash flooding.
Water Conservation Urged for West Maui
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is requesting water conservation for customers in West Maui, extending from Olowalu to Kahana.
McKelvey to Boycott Highway Realignment Blessing Ceremony
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey (West Maui, Mā‘alaea, North Kīhei) is boycotting the upcoming blessing ceremony for the Honoapiʻilani Highway Phase 1b-2 Realignment project that is set for this Sunday, April 15, 2018. Rep. McKelvey today sent a letter to Governor David Ige and Kevin Fujii with the State Department of Transportation‘s Air Protocol Office spelling […]
UH Maui Alert: Suspect Sought for Allegedly Harassing 9-year-old Boy
Campus security at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College issued an alert notification after a nine-year-old boy was allegedly harassed by an unknown man at the Kahului campus on Wednesday night.
Hawai‘i Reaction to US Strike on Syria
In a statement released this afternoon, Rep. Hanabusa said, “I don’t believe the President had the authority to order this strike and escalate a long standing conflict without a clear plan. Under the War Powers Act, he should have come to Congress to seek authorization.”
Thousands Celebrate Achievements at 9th Annual Hawai‘i STEM Conference
More than 1,000 students, educators and industry partners throughout the state and the nation gathered for this year’s 9th Annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference
Late Senator Daniel Akaka Honored on House Floor
US Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa today led a Special Order of speeches on the House floor honoring the late Senator Daniel K. Akaka.
HDOT Reminds Drivers to Slow Down, Move Over for Workers
“Each of the past three years, Hawai‘i has suffered three work zone related fatalities,” said HDOT Director Jade Butay.
Nāpili Storm Drain Stenciling in Celebration of Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, a community storm drain stenciling event will be held in Nāpili on Saturday, April 14, beginning at 9 am at Nāpili Plaza.
Haleakalā Entrance Fees To Increase June 1
On June 1, 2018, changes to entrance fees at Haleakalā National Park go into effect with the cost of a Tri-Park Annual Pass going from the current $30 to $50.
Suspect Sought in Attempted Robbery of Kīhei Kwik Stop
The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who allegedly attempted to rob the Kīhei Kwik Stop on March 26.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui, in this brief newscast with Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool.
Brown Water Advisory: Kīhei-Cove Park to Kalepolepo, Maui
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for South Maui waters from Kīhei’s Cove Park to Kalepolepo.
Probation Ordered for Woman in Nākālele Robbery
Ashley Ramos, 20, was sentenced to probation for her role in the kidnapping and robbery of a California couple at Nākālele Point on March 15, 2017.
Decision on Thirty Meter Telescope Site Deferred
A TMT Board deferred a decision on whether to continue building the Thirty Meter Telescope in Hawaiʻi, or to consider the alternative in the Canary Islands.
8 Applications Received for Maui’s District 8 House Vacancy
The Maui County Democratic Party has received eight applications from registered Democrats in good standing to fill the remaining term of the District 8 House seat left vacated by Representative Joseph Souki. Applicants include: Dain Kane, Troy Hashimoto, Avery Chumbley, Justin Hughey, Joe Wildman, Lynn Regan, Mary Wagner and Robert Hill III. Applicants are residents […]
