Maui News
UPDATE: ‘Āhihi-Kīna‘u CLOSED Again, 10-Foot Tiger Shark Sighted
The ʻĀhihi-Kīnaʻu Natural Area Reserve is officially closed again as of 1:19 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Maui Now has confirmed with state officials that a 10-foot Tiger shark was sighted at 11 a.m. today, and was still seen at 1 p.m.
Report: Maui Population Continues to Increase as Honolulu’s Declines
As of July 1, 2017, the resident population for the County of Maui was 166,348, a 30% increase since April 2000
Maui’s Big Wave Surfers Among WSL Award Finalists
The majority of the nominated rides come from the infamous big wave breaks of Peʻahi “Jaws” on Maui and Nazaré in Portugal.
HTA: Proposed Funding Cuts Will ‘Severely Hamper’ Tourism Industry
Hawaii Tourism CEO: “Make no mistake, HTA will be forced to make significant cuts to its marketing programs that support Hawaiʻi’s number one industry, and…”
‘Īao Valley State Park Remains Closed, Downed Trees
ʻĪao Valley State Park remains closed this morning as crews continue cleanup of downed trees blocking both lanes above Kepaniwai Park.
S Kīhei Rd Still Impassable Due to Flooding, Bus Route Affected
South Kīhei Road remains closed between Kalepolepo Park and Kaonoulu Street due to flooding from heavy rains on Sunday.
Maui Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Serpico’s Pizzeria in Pukalani
Employees and customers are safe after an armed robbery reported on Sunday afternoon at Serpico’s Pizzeria Maui in Pukalani.
Hālau Homecoming: Dancers Return from Win at Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Family and friends greeted Maui’s award-winning Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka with an oli (chant) and lei as the arrived at Kahului Airport on Sunday.
Flooding Forces Temporary Closure of S Kīhei Rd at Kaonoulu
South Kīhei Road is temporarily closed between Kalepolepo Park and Kaonoulu Street in Kīhei due to flooding.
Entire State Under Flash Flood Watch
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all the Hawaiian islands in effect until 6 a.m. Monday
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of April 8, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of April 8, 2018
Landslide Forces Temporary Closure of Hāna Hwy, Mile 21
A landslide has forced the temporary closure of the Hana Highway (360) at Mile Marker 21. This is in the area between Nāhiku Road and Wailua Road in Hāna.
Merrie Monarch 2018 Results: Maui’s Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka Wins Overall Title
Maui’s Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka under the direction of Kumu Nāpua Greig won the overall title in the 2018 Merrie Monarch hula competition held in Hilo Hawaiʻi
Maui Flood Advisory Dropped, Watch Remains Through Sunday
An upper level disturbance interacting with deep moisture along an old front will produce bouts of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms through Sunday.
Maui Principal Among Top Nominees for Tokioka Award
Catherine Kilborn of HP Baldwin High School on Maui was among the top public school principals nominated for the Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.
County Proposes Roundabout at Maui Lani Parkway
The County of Maui is proposing a roundabout at the intersection of Maui Lani Parkway and Kamehameha Avenue in Kahului. The project is supported by…
1868 Ka‘ū Earthquake: The Rest of the Story
Already reeling from a destructive earthquake and deadly tsunami, Kaʻū residents hoped for a reprieve, but it was slow to come.
Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Jail for ‘Wonder Blunder’
The man at the center of a failed Stevie Wonder Concert, has since been sentenced to 57 months in jail for defrauding the University of Hawaiʻi.
Kirstin Hamman Appointed Maui District Court Judge
Maui’s Kirstin M. Hamman has been appointed as Maui District Court Judge, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Keith E. Tanaka.
