Maui News
Ige’s State Address Focuses on Education, Housing, TAT
Gov. Ige delivered his fifth State of the State address today, focusing on early childhood education, affordable housing and the transient accommodations tax.
Women’s Legislative Caucus Introduces 2019 Bills
A total of 10 bills and one resolution has been introduced by the Women’s Legislative Caucus to address a series of issues facing women in Hawaiʻi.
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Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, Jan. 19-25
The DOT will conduct roadwork at various locations throughout Maui this week, resulting in lane closures and alternating lane closures through Friday, Jan. 25.
Veteran Town Hall & Resource Fair, Jan. 24
A Department of Veterans Affairs Town Hall and Resource Fair takes place this Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, Kahoʻohanohano Armory in Kīhei (2701 Maui Veterans Highway).
Record High Temperature Tied at Kahului on Sunday
A record high temperature of 88 degrees was documented in Kahului on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 tying an old record set for the same day in 2012 according to the NWS
Doctors Volunteer for Day Of Service at Waihe‘e, Maui
The volunteers worked with Paeloko Learning Center in Waihee, a Hawaiian cultural learning center dedicated to preserving Native Hawaiian culture and traditions
Public Invited to Comment on South Maui Park Plan
The Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to offer comments on the South Maui Community Park master plan update on Feb. 7.
Maui County Unemployment Rate at 2.3%
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Maui County was 2.3% in December.
QKC Announces Safety and Security Enhancements
Within 24-hours, mall management says video surveillance cameras were added to both the food court and south wing restroom hallways.
A Sweet Tribute by Grandpa Joe’s Candy Company at Maui Sunday Market
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Company will pay tribute to their company’s founder, the late Joe Miller, during the Maui Sunday Market in Kahului on Jan. 27.
$522K Repaving Project to Begin in Central Maui
Maui Kupono Builders LLC is scheduled to start the $522K project on Jan. 22, according to the department. Work is targeted for completion on in mid April.
Red Cross Assists Coast Guard Impacted by Government Shutdown
The US Coast Guard is the only branch of uniformed military affected, due to its status as an agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace March
The African Americans on Maui Association holds its annual Dr. King Peace March this morning (Monday, Jan. 21, 2019) in Wailuku.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 20, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of Jan. 20, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Disaster Relief Funding Passes House
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Ed Case voted to pass disaster relief assistance for Hawai‘i, California, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa and other areas affected by recent hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other natural disasters. The legislation passed by a vote of 237 to 187. Heavy rains hit Kaua‘i and O‘ahu […]
Super Blood Wolf Moon Visible on Maui Jan. 20
The total lunar eclipse will be fully visible on Maui on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, beginning at 6:41 p.m.
Pukalani Man Arrested, Police Find Firearm
Police arrived to find the man in a vehicle parked at the Pukalani Terrace. Police also found a pistol and ammunition in the vehicle.
Pukalani Man Dies in Traffic Accident on Pi‘ilani Hwy, Maui
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle collision on the Piʻilani Highway, south of the intersection with North Kīhei Road overnight.
Arrest Made in Vehicle Break-in at ABC Store, Kīhei
Police say the male was found to be in possession of items that were taken from the truck. The male was identified as Miguel Washington, 28, of Kīhei, according to department reports.
Crews Respond to Grounded Boat off Lahaina, Maui
Staff with the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation are attempting to locate the owner of a small vessel reported grounded in Lahaina on Thursday morning.
