Maui News
BREAKING: BALLISTIC MISSILE ATTACK ALERT WAS A MISTAKE
Hawai‘i emergency management agency has confirmed the missile alert sent out this morning was A MISTAKE and that there is NO THREAT to Hawai‘i. More will be posted to our site this afternoon.
VIDEO: 33rd Maui Fire Dept. Recruit Class Graduation
Seventeen firefighters graduated from the Maui Fire Department’s 26-week recruit training program as part of the 33rd recruit class.
Changes to Maui Recycling Programs Implemented, January 2018
Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, the Kahului Airgas Store will no longer accept used propane tanks for recycling. It’s one of several changes implemented in the New…
Hawai‘i to Receive $770K for Watershed Protection
The Hawaiʻi Watershed Initiative supports projects that move forward the state’s goal of protecting 30% of Hawaiʻi’s highest priority watershed forests by 2030.
Maui’s Women’s March is Back!
The Maui Women’s March returns as organizers work to further advance human rights and recommit to standing united for equality.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Get the lowdown on some of the big stories around Maui County in this video wrap-up with Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool.
Credit Cards Accepted at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course
It was one of the items course patrons and Golf Pros had been asking for to make the course more self-sufficient amid a proposal to close the course last year.
Rep. McKelvey Reasserts Plea to Halt Lahaina Road Project
Rep. Angus McKelvey of Maui today reasserted his plea to halt last minute changes to the Keawe St area of the Honoapiʻilani Hwy after the DOT defended its stance in carrying out the project.
35-45′ Surf Forecast, Warning Until 6 p.m. Sunday
A High Surf Warning has been extended for the North and West facing shores of Molokaʻi and the North Facing shores of Maui until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Maui Red Cross Volunteer Deployed to California Mudslides
A red cross worker from Maui is among two volunteers who have deployed to assist with the organization’s response efforts to the California mudslides.
Teledentistry Pilot Project Expands to Maui
The teledentistry program is an innovative system that makes it easy for patients to receive diagnostic and preventive services in community settings.
Sen. Schatz Backs Bill to Fund Research for Opioid Alternatives
US Sen. Brian Schatz joined colleagues in introducing a bill to establish and fund research on opioid misuse and alternatives to treatment and pain prevention.
Maui High Alum, Tiare Holm Named Director of National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation today announced the hiring of Tiare Turang Holm as its Hawaiʻi Director.
Randall Saito Extradited Back to Hawai‘i
Hawaiʻi State Hospital escapee Randall Saito arrived on Oʻahu on Wednesday afternoon aboard a non-commercial flight in the custody of federal marshals.
Transportation Department Responds to Criticism Over Lahaina Bypass Adjustments
The DOT today responded to criticism over proposed adjustments to the Lahaina Bypass and work at the Keawe Street interim northern terminus in West Maui.
$1.1 Million Approved for UH Maui CIP Projects
The effort was spearheaded by Rep. Joe Souki of Maui, and includesmoney to make improvements to air conditioning systems at the Kaʻaike and Pāʻina buildings.
Lower Electric Bills Expected With Federal Tax Overhaul
Customers of the Hawaiian Electric Companies, including Maui Electric could see lower electric bills as a result of the federal corporate income tax cut.
Rep. McKelvey Calls on Governor to Intervene on Lahaina Roadwork
Rep. Angus McKelvey of Maui is formally asking that Gov. Ige intervene to stop the Hawaiʻi DOT for last-minute changes to the Keawe St.
Free Disaster Preparedness Training in West Maui
CERT Basic Training is a 24-hour program, taught by Maui Fire Department instructors.
Report: Nearly One in Two Households Unable to Pay for Basic Needs
In Hawai’i, there are 165,013 households that are employed, but Asset Limited and Income Constrained; another 47,066 live below the Federal Poverty Level.
