Maui News
Parking Limited at HNL Airport Over Memorial Day Weekend
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Airports Division alerts travelers of limited parking spaces at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport due to an increase of airport passengers over the Memorial Day weekend.
Maui Hospitals Transition Team Honored as State Team of the Year
This team of 10 attorneys worked to transfer the delivery of health care services for Maui Region facilities from Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation to Kaiser Permanente-Maui Health Systems.
Methane Rises From Volcano Cracks Creating Blue Flames
Authorities say methane gas can seep into subsurface voids and explode when heated, or as shown in this video, emerge from cracks in the ground several feet away from the lava.
Ho‘okipa Snorkeling Death is Maui’s 20th Water Fatality in 2018
A 67-year-old Michigan woman was pulled unresponsive from waters off of Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Governor to Declare National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week
On Friday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m., Gov. Ige and the Hawai‘i Department of Health will declare May 20 to 26 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Hawai‘i.
3-6 Tropical Cyclones Predicted in Central Pacific in 2018 Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center is predicting a near- or above-normal 2018 hurricane season.
12-Foot Tiger Shark Sighting Prompts Temporary Closure of South Maui Shoreline
County of Maui Lifeguards at Mākena State Park closed the ocean waters to park users because of a 12-foot tiger shark seen swimming about 50-feet from shore.
UPDATE: Police Investigate Alleged Shooting in Kanaio, Suspect Arrested
Maui police launched an investigation on Tuesday afternoon following an alleged shooting reported at a home in the Kanaio area of East Maui.
Lawmakers to Discuss Lahaina Flood Control, West Maui Streams
Sen Rosalyn Baker and Rep Angus McKelvey will hold an informational meeting on June 6, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lahaina Intermediate School Cafeteria.
Petition Seeks US Ban on Chemicals in Sunscreen
The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration today to ban two chemicals from sunscreens and other personal care products that they say are killing precious coral and damaging reefs.
California Man Dies, Found Unresponsive While Swimming off Lāna‘i
A 61-year-old visitor from Escondido, California, was pulled unresponsive from waters off of Lānaʻi on Tuesday afternoon.
Active Flow Slowly Producing Lava at Puna Geothermal Property
Fissures near Puna Geothermal Venture are active and producing lava slowly flowing onto the property.
Central Kīhei Water Shutdown, May 23
Customers in part of central Kīhei will be without water on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, while contractors work on a tie-in on Kanani Road.
Five Hikers Airlifted from Maui’s “Bamboo Forest”
Five hikers were airlifted from the “Bamboo Forest” in the East Maui area of Kailua on Sunday, after becoming stranded by rising stream waters.
Hawai‘i DOE Offers Summer Meals for All Kids 18 and Under
Beginning in early June, the SSO program will be available at public schools around the state free of charge to all children 18 years and under.
Brush Fire Burns Half-Acre in Lahaina Near Homeless Resource Center
Maui firefighters responded to a brush fire near the Lahaina Aquatic Center on Shaw Street over the weekend.
Amber Heard to Receive 2018 Maui Film Festival Shining Star Award
Amber Heard will next star as “Mera” in James Wan’s Aquaman, opposite Jason Momoa.
“Laze” Hazard at Kīlauea Lava Ocean Entry
The Coast Guard is enforcing a Lava Entry Safety Zone for waters surrounding the the new lava entry into the Pacific Ocean at Mackenzie State Park in Lower Puna.
2018 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Results
Among this year’s recipients, Keauhou took home four awards for their album I Ke Ko A Ke Au. Kapena, celebrated their first family album, Palena ‘Ole, taking home four awards.
Maui Police Department Receives National Recognition
The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) recently announced that the Maui Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) unit is the recipient of the 2018 NASRO Model Agency Award.
