Maui News

The South Maui Parking Lots Improvements Project will continue construction with the closure of Keawakapu Beach parking lot.

A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa links climate change to a higher risk of wildfires in Hawaiʻi. During the study, lead researcher Clay Trauernicht tracked the “footprints” of historical fires on Hawai‘i Island. His work shows how vegetation, ignition frequency, and climate increase the risk of wildfires. The increased risk of […]

Update: Police Press Release Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision On Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 at approximately 6:25 p.m., a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Piilani Highway just south of Kaonoulu Street in Kihei, Hawaii. Preliminary investigation reveal’s that a Harley Davidson Motorcycle with two occupants was traveling southbound on Piilani Highway. While the motorcycle was […]

Today, South Maui’s only daily soup kitchen, Hale Kau Kau, served its 10,000th consecutive day of meal service.

A bipartisan criminal justice reform bill that Rep. Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored and worked to pass was signed into law today.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is warning the public to stay out of Kaohaoha Gulch below Mamalahoa Highway in ‘Ō‘ōkala, Hawai‘i as it has been contaminated with animal waste.

Tipsy Tow is unique in that it provides a driver with the option of a safe ride home for themselves and their vehicle instead of driving while intoxicated.

County officials say Makawao Avenue from the Kokomo Road intersection to Piʻiholo Road will be closed several days due to road reconstruction work.

The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council invites the public to a free presentation by Dr. Michael Foley on Wednesday, Jan. 2 that will explore ways to reduce coastal erosion on Maui.

State Senators from Maui responded to the announcement that Mahi Pono will purchase former HC&S lands from A&B keeping it in use for diversified agriculture.

New video of yesterday’s deadly officer-involved shooting in Wailuku was released at a press conference today at the Wailuku Police Station. The 23 second encounter at the Kaohu Street, South Market Street intersection, came following a chase that ensued for approximately 12 minutes.

Detection of the more virulent of the two fungal pathogens causing Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death, has now been confirmed in three trees on Kaua‘i.

If approved by the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission, Maui Electric would maintain the publicly available EV charging infrastructure at 8 Maui sites.

With the holiday season in full swing, food safety can sometimes take a back seat as families prepare for festive gatherings.

The US Senate unanimously approved legislation introduced by US Senators Brian Schatz and Ben Sasse that would publish public information for individuals, organizations, and government offices to use.

Haleakalā National Park today issued an update on the federal government shutdown and how it is impacting operations on Maui.

In Kahului & Wailuku, the average price is $3.80, which is 13 cents lower than last Thursday, 31 cents lower than on this date last month and five cents higher than on this date a year ago.

The  Station Maui 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew medevaced a snorkeler suffering from a medical emergency at Molokini Crater.  

There are anticipated to be approximately 50,000 total outbound passengers traveling through Hawaiʻi’s airports statewide every day

On Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, the male’s condition worsened and he died, according to police reports.