Maui News
UH Maui College Hosts Open House, Nov. 20
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will hold an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 to provide information on academic and support programs.
$1.5M in Federal Funds to DHHL for Moloka‘i Water Improvements
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will receive $1.59 million in USDA funding to improve water infrastructure of the Hoʻolehua Water System on Molokaʻi.
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House Welcomes Nine New Representatives
Nine newly elected Representatives to the 2019 Legislature are moving into their offices, including Maui’s Troy Hashimoto and Christine M.L. Wildberger
Maui Businesses Win Big at Hawai‘i Ecotourism Awards
Hawaiian Paddle Sports was named Hawaiʻi’s Sustainable Operator of the Year, and Lila Jones, head mermaid instructor at Hawaiʻi Mermaid Adventures, was named Maui’s Ecotour Guide of the Year.
Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Assault at Haleakalā NP
A man convicted of assaulting his spouse by strangulation at Haleakalā National Park last year, was sentenced three-and-a-half years in prison yesterday.
Free Lecture on First Japanese Immigrants to Hawai‘i
The public is invited to Stories of the Gannenmono, a free lecture by University of Hawai‘i professor Dr. Dennis Ogawa.
Washington State Visitor Critically Injured at DT Fleming
Ocean Safety and Fire personnel responded to a swimmer possibly injured in the shorebreak at DT Fleming Beach at around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.
Body of Texas Visitor Pulled from Pond at Kailua, Maui
The victim was eventually located by firefighters on the bottom of the pond in approximately six feet of water.
Schatz Calls for Investigation of Voter Suppression
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Cory Booker have called on the Department of Justice to investigate numerous reports of possible voter suppression in the gubernatorial election in Georgia.
Maui Crime Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 20 vehicle thefts and 20 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2018.
Hoapili Hale Closed Due to Wailuku Water Main Break
The Second Circuit Court, Hoapili Hale, is closed (as of 11:19 a.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018) due to a water main break.
County Services at One Main Plaza Shut Down Due to Watermain Break
Maui County offices at the One Main Plaza are closed along with the rest of the offices in the building due to a watermain break on Central Avenue today.
Giant Salamanders in Honolulu Become First to Lay Eggs Outside of Japan
Japanese giant salamanders are endemic to Japan. The eggs are anticipated to hatch in early December if they continue to develop.
3 Billion Pieces of Mail Anticipated for Christmas Week Delivery
With an increase in early and online shopping, there is no longer a “busiest day” for holiday shipping. Instead, the busiest time is now two weeks before Christmas.
Missing Man, Last Seen Nov. 6 in Kahului, Maui
Steven Murphy is described as 58 years old, 6-feet tall and 180 pounds. According to police reports, his van was found near ʻŌhai Trail along the Kahekili Hwy.
Maui’s Median Home Price Hits $774,223
The median price for a single-family home on Maui rose to $774,223. That’s up more than $105,000 from the same time last year.
Coast Guard Hero Recognized On Maui
US Coast Guard Petty Officer (Ret.) Mitchell Lani received a Commendation Medal for his brave actions while training for deployment during the Korean War.
Water Main Break on Central Ave, Wailuku
Crews from the Department of Water Supply are responding to a water main break in on Central Ave in Wailuku. Work is expected to take six hours to complete.
Maui Lane Closures for This Week
The Hāna Highway and Honoapiʻilani Highway will be closed this week for road work. Details are listed below: Keʻanae- Hāna Highway (Route 360) There will be alternating lane closures on Hāna Highway in both directions at Mile Marker 7.8 from Tuesday, Nov. 13, through Friday, Nov. 16, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for steel […]
Governor Ige Traveling Following General Election
The governor departed Hawai‘i late on Sunday, Nov. 11 and is scheduled to return on Sunday, Nov. 18.
