Maui News
2.2% Hawai‘i Unemployment Rate, Lowest on Record
Here on Maui, the unemployment rate was even lower with Maui Island reporting a 1.9% unemployment rate for October, down from the 2.4% rate in September and the 2.9% reported at the same time last year.
Hawaiian Airlines CEO to Retire
Mark Dunkerley, president and chief executive officer of Hawaiian Airlines, announced he will retire in March 2018.
Dive Float Found Off Launiupoko, Maui
The US Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift dive float found approximately three miles off Launiupoko, Maui, Thursday.
Hawai‘i Lawmakers Call on Trump to Address Gun Safety
Hawaiʻi lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders urging them to “take meaningful action” to address the country’s gun laws.
Atty Gen: Saito’s Escape was “Premeditated, Intentional and Planned”
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is placing a total of seven Hawaiʻi State Hospital employees on off-duty status without pay pending the investigation.
Maui Film, “Kuleana” Kicks Off Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Next up for KULEANA will be a one-night-only screening on Maui during the holidays – stay tuned for an exclusive announcement
Black Friday Deals Start Early on Maui
Black Friday sales are starting earlier, weeks ahead of the actual shopping holiday at some Maui stores
BREAKING: Hawai‘i Mental Health Escapee Arrested in California
Maui Now has learned that an arrest has been made for a mental health patient who escaped from the Hawaiʻi State Hospital in Kaneʻohe over the weekend.
$500K Bench Warrant Issued for Escapee Saito
Law enforcement authorities in all 50 states may enforce an arrest warrant issued by the state of Hawaiʻi.
Kīhei Man Arrested for Promoting Controlled Substance at West Maui Skate Park
Officers observed a drug transaction between two adult males at the West Maui Skate Park on Thursday, Nov. 9
UPDATE BREAKING: Saito Landed in California 2 Hours Before Being Reported Missing
Sources tell Maui Now that a man who escaped from the Hawaiʻi State Hospital was only on Maui for a short while before boarding another flight for the mainland
West Maui Thanksgiving Lunch for Hungry Moves Location
The event moves locations after 28 years at the Hard Rock Cafe Maui. Lunch this year will be served at the King Kamehameha III Elementary School cafeteria.
Coordinated Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercises in Kahului
The first coordinated exercise takes place today at Christ the King School. The second exercise is planned for Friday at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center.
UPDATE: Manhunt Expands to Maui for Dangerous Escapee
Maui police have confirmed that a man who escaped from the Hawaiʻi State Hospital on Sunday, boarded a flight to Maui.
Maui Drug Court Reaches Milestone of 600 Graduates
The Maui and Molokaʻi Drug Court program achieved a milestone: more than 600 successful graduates since the court first convened in 2000.
Maui Design Firm Helps to Develop New A&B Logo
Alexander & Baldwin today revealed a new corporate logo and tagline “Partners for Hawaiʻi” to reinforce the company’s strategic focus on investing in Hawaiʻi.
Gabbard Honors Veterans, 100th Anniversary of Queen Lili‘uokalani’s Passing
Rep. Gabbard delivered the keynote address at Maui’s 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Banquet and “welcome home” ceremony.
Hōkūle‘a’s Mahalo Hawai‘i Sail to Stop in Hāna, Maui
The historic circumnavigation of Hōkūleʻa continues to be celebrated with canoes set to visit Hāna, Kaunakakai and Waiʻanae before the end of 2017.
2017 Hula O Nā Keiki Results
The 2017 Miss Hula O Nā Keiki title went to Brianna Wehileimamoleihiwahiwaonāali’iokohala Lim-Ryder; and the Master title went to Hokani K. Maria.
Children’s Grief Awareness Day, Nov. 16
The national day of awareness is an annual event to help others understand the impact of death on children and their need for support.
