Maui News
Paddle Board Found Adrift Off Mā‘alaea, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an unmanned and adrift red paddle board found two miles off Māʻalaea Bay, Maui, on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.
2 Fireworks Related Incidents on Maui
Maui fire crews responded to two small brush fires in Kahului, and five rubbish bin fires in various parts of the island over the New Years holiday.
Man Injured in Nāpili Structure Fire
An 83-year-old disabled man was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in stable condition for injuries sustained in a structure fire in Nāpili.
Monthly Siren Test for January 2018
The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.
Year in Review: A Look at Maui’s Top Headlines from 2017
Here is a look of the top Maui headlines in 2017
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 31, 2017
May They Rest in Peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 31, 2017
Maui Humane Society Offers Foster Program
The Maui Humane Society has developed a highly coordinated program in order to help animals find their forever homes.
Top Maui Headlines with Wendy Osher
As Maui gears up for the holiday weekend, we bring you information on fireworks displays and a request from authorities on how to report illegal activity.
Fireworks Safety Tips from Hawaiian Electric
The Hawaiian Electric Companies urge fireworks safety during New Year celebrations
Dogs Utilized in Avian Botulism Detection
Dogs are currently being trained at the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge to sniff out endangered ducks (Koloa maoli) that have died from avian botulism.
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Maui Committee to Hear Bill: No Smoking in Cars with Kids Present
Under PEA-41, individuals would be prohibited from smoking in vehicles when persons under the age of 18 are present.
Maui Police Get Funds for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program
The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems are to be utilized only for legitimate public safety missions, in compliance with all FAA rules, MPD policies, legal and…
Hawai‘i Minimum Wage to Increase to $10.10 in 2018
This is Hawaiʻi’s 4th and final rise in the minimum wage since 2015. The minimum wage had stayed the same for 8 years (it remained at $7.25 from 1/07-1/15.
Sea Level Rise Report Accepted by New State Climate Commission
The 304-page report describes where Hawai‘i is today and where we will be in the future as sea level rise increases with global warming.
Temporary Maui Bus Stop Changes Due to Wailuku Road Work
Wailuku Maui Bus riders will experience delays of an hour or more due to the heavy traffic being detoured from High St to Waiʻale Rd during the paving.
Appeals Court Rules in Case Involving “Take” of Protected Sea Turtles, Birds
A federal appeals court has issued a ruling in a case involving longline fishing and impacts on protected seabirds and endangered loggerhead sea turtles.
Keālia Pond Guided Bird Walks, Visitor Center Hours
Every Tuesday in January, February and March 2018, a Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge naturalist will offer an hour-long guided bird walk at 9 a.m.
Kamehameha Schools Invests $1.7 M in Maui Programs
Kamehameha Schools has awarded more than $1.7 million in community investment grants to support collaboration partners on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i.
LGBT Travel Studies for Japan, Taiwan Markets Released
The HTA released results of research that provides insight on the profiles, preferences and opinions of LGBT travelers from Japan and Taiwan to Hawaii.
1,275 Rocks Returned to Haleakalā in 2017
Letters of apology to Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, often accompany these rocks.
