Maui News
Early History of Island Ranching is 2018 Calendar Theme
By 1929, there were 41 primary cattle ranches in the islands, including seven on Maui and one each on Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe.
Maui High School Gym Renamed in Honor of Shine “Izumi” Matsui
Maui High School will hold a special dedication ceremony for the its gym, which will be renamed the Izumi “Shine” Matsui Athletic Complex, in honor of the late Matsui who served as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director for a span of nearly 30 years.
Gabbard, Congress Call for Medical Marijuana as Pain Alternative to Opioids
The lawmakers pushed for research on the use, uptake, and effectiveness of medical marijuana as a pain management substitute for opioids
Kamehameha Schools Issues Apology Letter Amid Sex Abuse Case
Kamehameha Schools issued an apology to victims of Dr. Browne, Chief of Psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital–the man at the center of a sex abuse scandal…
Grounded Pacific Paradise Removed from Reef, Sunk Offshore
The 79-foot Pacific Paradise vessel was successfully removed from the reef off Kaimana Beach on Oʻahu on Thursday, nearly two months after if became grounded.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance: “A Day That Forever Changed Hawai‘i”
“My heart is in Hawai‘i today as we commemorate the 76th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, a day that forever changed Hawai‘i and our country…
Hawai‘i Urges DHHS Not to Roll Back Contraception Coverage Mandate
Attorney General Chin said, “Unfortunately the Trump Administration has embarked on a multi-pronged assault on women’s health care, and these final interim rules are part of that.”
Attorney General Chin: “Unfortunately the Trump Administration has embarked on a multi-pronged assault on women’s health care, and these final interim rules are part of that.”
Pukalani Superette Donation Helps Kahului School Recover from Fire
Thanks to the generous donations of customers and community members over the past week, Pukalani Superette was able to donate $1,000 to aid Kahului School
Maui Police Launch Attempted Murder Investigation Following Stabbing in Olowalu
Maui police have launched a second degree attempted murder investigation following a stabbing reported in Olowalu on Wednesday night, Dec. 6, 2017.
76th Anniversary of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
A schedule of today’s remembrance events is posted HERE. Click HERE to visit the LIVE STREAM of the National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony at 7:50 am
Infographic: Sewage Spills on Maui
We’ve dug into our archives, and compiled a list of the most recent, reported, wastewater spills on Maui.
A&B Donates $25K to Fire Recovery Effort at Kahului School
Alexander & Baldwin today announced it is donating $25,000 to assist with recovery efforts at Kahului Elementary School after a fire damaged classrooms….
MFD Cautions Upcountry Residents of Smoke Alarm Scam
An individual or group claiming to be from the Maui Fire Department have been calling Kula and Pukalani residents offering a free home inspection of their smoke alarms.
2017 Hurricane Season Brings Two Cyclones to Central Pacific
The 2017 hurricane season featured two tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility, which is below the seasonal average.
Test of Newly Installed Siren on Molokai, Dec. 7-8
Technicians will be checking the functionality of a new siren on Molokaʻi on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 7-8, 2017 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Fugitive Unit Makes 90 Arrests, Search Continues for Escapee
The search continues for Gregory Labar who escaped from Kahi Mohala in September. In the month of November, the Fugitive Task Force has cleared 134 warrants…
White Explains Intent of Bill Seeking Authority to Fire Members’ Staff
Testifiers called the legislation “unfair,” “bullying,” and “discriminating.” Opponents said such power would give the chair and those in the majority…
Maui Police Issue “Stranger Danger” Safety Tips
On Sept. 19, 2017, two Lokelani Intermediate students were walking to a bus stop in Kīhei when they were approached by two adult males who tried to…
Hirono Calls on Franken to Step Down as “Silence Breakers” Named TIME Person of the Year
Franken faces mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. Sen. Hirono said that while she considers Franken to be a good Senator and friend, she cannot excuse…
4,100 Join Rep. Gabbard’s Taxes Telephone Townhall
More than 4,100 Hawaiʻi residents participated in Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s tax-focused “telephone townhall” on Tuesday. https://soundcloud.com/user-212783028/ Click here to listen to the full audio recording of this event During the discussion Rep. Gabbard explained her reasons for voting against a house bill calling it a “corporate tax cut giveaway.” “One of the most egregious parts […]
