Maui News
Kahului Man Killed in Hit-And-Run Moped Accident, Arrest Made
A Kahului man suffered fatal injuries in a hit-and-run moped crash on Puʻunēnē Avenue near the intersection of Airport Access Road in Kahului early Saturday morning.
AmeriCorps Members Deploy to Hawai‘i for Disaster Response
A total of 20 AmeriCorps members from FEMA Corps departed for the island on Saturday from Jackson, Miss.
BREAKING: Mayor Kim Resting After Mild Heart Attack
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim was taken to the Emergency Room at Hilo Medical Center early Saturday morning with a mild heart attack.
Fleetwood’s Maui Restaurant Raises $15,000 for Willie K Cancer Fund
An estimated $15,000 was raised during a recent benefit concert at Fleetwood’s on Front St. to assist Maui musician Willie K in his battle against lung cancer.
Ha‘ikū and Pā‘ia Town Associations Host Candidate’s Night
The Haʻikū Community Association will host an Upcountry candidate’s panel during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday night, June 20 at the Haʻikū Community Center. The meeting will run from 6:30 p.m to 8 pm.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of June 17, 2018
Bray Ilihune Kauhaa Po September 19, 1939 – June 12, 2018 He is survived by his wife of many years, Gwendolyn Haunani Kauhaa Po; daughters, Jackie Kaanana (Tobi), Hale “Holly” Kaanana (Keith Larsen); hanai grandson, Joshua Giron; brothers, Sharon Kauhaa Po (Cheryle), Robert Kauhaa Po; sister, Marilou Kauhaa Po and by numerous nieces and nephews. […]
2018 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade Winners Named
Lahaina celebrated King Kamehameha I with its annual parade along Front Street on Saturday, June 16, 2018, which embraced the theme “Ola ke aloha no nā aliʻi – The love for our aliʻi lives on.”
Volcano Eruption Zone Loiterers Face Stiffer Penalties, Nearly 40 Cited to Date
Governor David Ige issued a supplemental proclamation which provides fines of up to $5,000 and potentially a year in jail for those convicted of loitering in a closed area.
Wastewater Discharge North of Māla Boat Ramp, Maui
The public is advised to stay out if the coastal waters north of Māla Boat Ramp in West Maui due to a wastewater spill originating from the Lahaina Wastewater Pump Station.
Amber Heard Reacts to her Shining Star Award at Maui Film Festival
Actress Amber Heard is in the national spotlight right now for an upcoming movie, and she’s been honored as the Shining Star at the Maui Film Festival this year. She shares her candid thoughts with Kiaora Bohlool in this interview.
Moped Accident on Airport Access Road
MOPED ACCIDENT ON AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD: June 16, 2018, 4:45 am
Airport Access Rd at Puunene Ave is CLOSED due to a moped accident. All roads leading to this intersection are directed to alternate routes until further notice.
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State Provides Emergency Cinder Resource for Tropical Floral Business on Hawai‘i Island
As the sole source of black cider on the island, the interruption in operations, threatened the island’s tropical floral business which uses the cinder granules help with drainage of potted tropical plants and which serves as the main media for propagation of anthuriums and orchids.
Hawaiian Airlines, JAL Seek Antitrust Immunized Joint Venture
Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines estimate that the Joint Venture will bring an additional 162,000 to 350,000 passengers to Hawai’i and contribute between $184.5 million and $402.3 million to the US economy annually, while generating between 1,855 to 4,049 US jobs.
Hawai‘i To Receive Millions to Combat Cancer and HIV/AIDS
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $4,145,083 to the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health to help prevent and control cancer and address HIV/AIDS.
2018 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a
Spend your Father’s Day weekend in Lahaina celebrating ali’i nui, Kamehameha I and his legacy at the 2018 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Ho‘olaule‘a.
Mayor Harry Kim Diagnosed with Relapse of Pneumonia
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Harry Kim was taken to the Emergency Room at Hilo Medical Center early Friday morning, and was diagnosed with a relapse of pneumonia.
Individual Federal Assistance for Qualifying Volcano Evacuees Granted
Governor David Ige’s request for individual assistance for Hawaiʻi County residents who lost their homes and property in the Kīlauea volcanic eruption has been approved.
Malama Kī Forest Reserve Impacted by Eruption
Forestry managers on Hawai‘i island report one-third to one-half of the total acreage of the Malama Kī Forest Reserve has been impacted by the month-long East Rift Zone volcanic eruption.
Top Maui Headlines: June 14, 2018
Disturbing words to describe the latest activity on Kīlauea Volcano; lawmakers take action against a dangerous pesticide affecting our keiki; and HOW much do you need to earn to afford a rental on Maui?? Those stories are more in our headline recap with Kiaora Bohlool.
Maui Pearls Softball Team to Compete in First Ever Hokkaido Hawai‘i Games
The Maui Pearls and East Honolulu girls softball teams will compete in the first ever Hokkaido Hawaiʻi Girls Softball International Aloha Games, June 23 and 24, 2018 in Ishikari City, Hokkaido.
