Maui News
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.
Warrant Issued for Man Who Spoke Only Fluent Hawaiian in Maui Court
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Maui resident Kaleikoa Kaʻeo after he refused to speak English in court today.
Missing Person: Maui Woman Made Kahului Payphone Call on Sunday
Yoshida last spoke with her family on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 at approximately 9:30 p.m. from a payphone at fronting the Safeway store in Kahului.
EPA Requires Closures of 19 Illegal Cesspools in Hawai‘i in 2017
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s enforcement actions this year in Hawaiʻi resulted in closures of 19 large capacity cesspools and over $500,000 in fines.
Hazardous Tree Removal This Week at Waihou Springs
A project to remove and trim hazardous trees at Waihou Springs State Forest Reserve along the Olinda and Piʻiholo road corridor began on Monday.
Pedestrian Fatality: Man Struck by Sedan on South Kīhei Road
The adult male pedestrian was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room where he was pronounced dead.
Schatz To Lead Field Hearing On False Missile Alert
US Senator Brian Schatz will convene a Senate field hearing to look into the false emergency missile alert that went out statewide on Jan. 13, 2018…
UPDATE – REGISTRATION FULL: 2018 Keiki Tilapia Fishing Tournament
The 600-participant cap for 9th Annual Keiki Tilapia Fishing Tournament has been met and registration is now closed. The event will take place on March 24th.
Gabbard Urges Equal Banking Access for State-Licensed Marijuana Businesses
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers urged the US Treasury to uphold federal guidance for marijuana-related businesses…
Little Fire Ant Hāna Infestation Update Tonight
A community meeting is slated for tonight in East Maui where one of two new infestations of little fire ants were discovered last month.
Government Shutdown Ends: Haleakalā National Park is Open for Sunrise
Haleakalā National Park is open for sunrise viewing today following a nearly three day federal government shutdown.
Tsunami Watch CANCELLED, No Threat to Hawai‘i After 7.9 Alaska Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has CANCELLED the Tsunami Watch for the State of Hawaii.
Canadian Visitor Pulled from South Maui Waters
Emergency crews in South Maui responded to Ulua Beach in Wailea for an unresponsive man pulled from the ocean.
Thousands Estimated in Attendance at Women’s March Maui 2018
Event organizers today estimated number of people who turned out for the Women’s March Maui 2018 at somewhere between 3,500 to 5000 individuals.
Hawai‘i 5th Most Affected by Government Shutdown
Hawaiʻi was ranked 5th in a report on the States Most Affected by the 2018 Government Shutdown, according to the report filed by WalletHub.
Landslide Repair Work Begins at Nuanualoa Gulch
Although work begins today (Jan. 22), county officials note that motorists should be aware that daily road closures will not begin until Feb. 5 at Nuanualoa.
Gov. Ige Delivers 2018 State of State Address
In his address, Governor Ige focused on expanding successful programs to increase affordable housing, reduce homelessness, and create educational and job…
$100K to Subsidize Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Surgeries on Maui
The Maui Humane Society has received $100,000 from PetSmart Charities to help continue to fuel its spay and neuter efforts on Maui.
