Maui News
Kouchi Not Interested in Becoming Next Lieutenant Governor
I am professionally saddened because Shan’s resignation leaves a gaping hole in our current political fabric.
“Unprecedented Spike in Ocean Drowning Incidents,” 9 Deaths in 13 Days
Nine men have died in Maui waters between Jan. 14 – 27, 2018.
Shan Tsutsui to Resign as Lieutenant Governor
Shan S. Tsutsui announces his resignation as Lieutenant Governor, effective Jan. 31, 2018.
Murder Trial Begins for Woman Accused of Driving Twin Off East Maui Cliff
Trial begins today with opening statements for a woman accused of 2nd degree murder in the May 29, 2016 death of her twin sister.
172 Humpbacks Spotted During Peak of Sanctuary Whale Count
A total of 172 whale sightings were seen during the 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. time period, the most of any time period throughout the day’s count.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 28, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 28, 2018
Pukalani Man Critically Injured in Kula Crash
A 31 year old man from Pukalani was transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition and treated for life-threatening injuries.
UPDATE: Snorkeler Pulled from Waters in Mākena, Has Since Died
A 71-year-old man from Berkeley, California was transported to the hospital in critical condition after he was found floating face down while snorkeling in South Maui waters on Saturday.
Minnesota Man Dies on Snorkel Cruise in Olowalu
A 52-year-old man from Minnesota died after being pulled unresponsive from waters off of Olowalu on Friday. He was using a traditional two piece mask & snorkel.
Oregon Man Dies, Pulled from Ocean at Kā‘anapali
A 62-year-old male visitor from Oregon died after he was found floating face down in Kā‘anapali waters while snorkeling with a friend on Friday afternoon.
Demonstration: Hawaiian Man Who Refused to Speak English in Maui Court
A demonstration was held in front of the Old Wailuku Courthouse in support of a Native Hawaiian educator who refused to speak English in a Maui courtroom.
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.
Auwahi Wind to Transport Turbine Equipment, Jan. 29-30
Sempra Renewables’ Auwahi Wind will be transporting turbine equipment through central, south and upcountry areas on Jan. 29-30 for the replacement of turbine 4.
Regency Cinemas in Kīhei to Open Under New Kukui Mall Acquisition
Houle Financial Corp, a local Maui company, has completed the purchase of Kukui Mall in Kīhei, and the return of a premium quality movie theater to south Maui.
HDOT Update on Honoapi‘ilani Realignment & Improvements at Keawe St
The Hawaiʻi Dept. of Transportation provided an update today on the Lahaina Bypass Phase 1B-2, and improvements on the Honoapiʻilani Highway at Keawe Street.
Warrant Recalled for Hawaiian Man Who Refused to Speak English in Court
The bench warrant that was issued for the arrest of Kaleikoa Kaʻeo has been recalled. The case has been rescheduled for Feb. 21, 2018.
Missing Person: Kīhei Man Hasn’t Been Seen in Over a Year
Maui police and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in locating 60-year-old Robert Russell Manley.
Boy on Skateboard Broadsided by Car in Wailuku, Maui
A boy suffered life-threatening injuries when he was broadsided by a vehicle while skateboarding down a residential driveway in Wailuku on Wednesday afternoon.
Arrest Made in Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Fatality; Victim Identified
Police say that on Tuesday evening, a 25-year-old Kīhei man turned himself in, identifying himself at the operator of the vehicle involved in the crash.
Texas Visitor Dies in Scuba Diving Accident
For the fourth time in seven days, a visitor has died while snorkeling or scuba diving in waters off of South Maui.
