Maui News
Hōkūle‘a Stops in Hāna for 9th Annual Limu Festival
Hōkūle‘a and her crew joined Nā Mamo O Mū‘olea and East Maui communities in celebrating the 9th Annual Limu Festival over the weekend.
6 Months in Jail for Turkish Man Who Disrupted Hawai‘i Flight
Anil Uskanli, the 26-year-old Turkish man who caused a disturbance on board American Airlines flight from LA to Honolulu on May 19, 2017, was sentenced today to time served (six months in federal prison).
Top 10 Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
According to the Hawaiʻi Red Cross, cooking is the number one cause of home fires in the US.
Staff Shortage Affects Refuse Route in Pukalani
Due to a staff shortage, a residential refuse route in the Pukalani area is being rescheduled to tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.
Two Adults, Three Children Escape Pi‘ihana Apartment Fire
Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire at 1837 Piʻihana Road in Wailuku.
Emergency Water Repairs Result in South Kīhei Rd Lane Closure
The Department of Water Supply is working on a waterline on South Kīhei Road until approximately 3 p.m. today from Waipuʻilani Road to Nohokai Street.
L Honoapi‘ilani Rd Resurfacing in Nāpili Starts Today
Contractors with the Department of Public Works will be resurfacing Lower Honoapiʻilani Road from Omaikai Place to Nāpilihau Street over the next several months.
Boosting Maui Condo Owners’ Energy Savings
Maui sees some the highest energy bills in the state. In addition to helping educate Maui residents on how to become more energy-efficient, Hawai‘i Energy…
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Nov. 19, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Nov. 19, 2017
Oregon Man Dies, Fell Ill While Snorkeling at ‘Āhihi-Kina‘u
The snorkeler was brought to shore after reportedly experiencing a medical emergency in waters at the ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve.
Police Seek Help to ID Body Recovered in April
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the body of male that was found on April 23, 2017 in a field above Kaiwahine Street in Kīhei.
Black Friday Specials, Deals and Hours on Maui
Maui Now breaks down all the deals and hours for Thanksgiving and Black Friday across Maui
‘Īao Valley State Monument to Re-Open Nov. 22, Ahead of Schedule
ʻĪao Valley State Monument will reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, following completion of a second phase of slope stabilization to the stream areas in the park that were damaged by a massive flood event in September 2016. The park was originally expected to reopen by Dec. 16, 2017.
Mayor Seeks Removal of Water Director, Dave Taylor
Maui Director of Water Supply Dave Taylor has been placed on paid administrative leave while Mayor Alan Arakawa seeks his removal as head of the department.
Top Maui Headlines with Wendy Osher
Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui.
Interstellar Object Discovered with Maui Telescope Gets Hawaiian Name: “ʻOumuamua”
The interstellar object that was discovered last month with the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope atop Haleakalā on Maui, now has a name — ʻOumuamua.
Update: Police Investigate Unattended Death Near Kahului Elementary
The investigation stems from the discovery of a lifeless body of an adult male, found near the campus of Kahului Elementary School at 6:46 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.
Unanimous Vote to Keep Rent Affordable at Front Street Apartments
A resolution has passed in committee supporting hundreds of Front Street Apartment tenants in their efforts to keep their rents affordable and avoid eviction.
Maui Researchers Delve into Future Satellite Catalog
More than 20,000 man-made objects are routinely tracked; however, commercial space activity is expected to grow exponentially over the next few decades…
DOH to Conduct TB Testing at Lihikai Elementary, Possible Exposure
The DOH says it’s notifying parents and staff of Lihikai Elementary School on Maui of possible exposure to tuberculosis at the school.
