Maui News
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Nov. 12, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Nov. 12, 2017
Lahaina Man Named as Suspect in Maui Bank Robbery
Investigation by police officers identified the suspect as Stephen M. Silva, 55, of Lahaina. Silva is described as approximately 5’10” tall, 180 lbs. with…
Focus on 423 Employees as Island Air Bids “Aloha”
Businesses, including other airlines, hotels and healthcare providers have reached out to Island Air as the company prepares to cease operations.
Top Maui Headlines with Wendy Osher
Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui.
Motorists Urged to Slow Down During Nēnē Breeding Season
Haleakalā National Park issued an advisory reminding the public of the nēnē breeding season, now in progress.
Maui Committee to Hear From Experts on Sunscreen and Coral Reef Damage
The presentation comes as the committee considers proposed legislation that would ban the use of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in Maui County.
Maui Drug Court Reaches Milestone of 600 Graduates
The milestone event marked the successful completion of the program by more than 600 graduates since the Maui Drug Court first convened in 2000.
BREAKING: Island Air to Shut Down After 37 Years
Island Air announced today it will be closing operations as of 12:01 a.m. Nov. 11, 2017. Island Air had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
OHA Lawsuit Against State Alleges Mismanagement of Mauna Kea
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has filed a lawsuit against the State of Hawaiʻi and the University of Hawaiʻi for their alleged mismanagement of Mauna Kea.
Maui Businessman David “Buddy” Nobriga Dies
David “Buddy” Nobriga, who was the patriarch of a family with roots five generations deep on Maui, died peacefully on Wednesday at the age of 90.
Free Entry to Haleakalā National Park on Veteran’s Day Weekend
Haleakalā National Park will waive entrance fees for all park visitors on November 11 and 12, 2017, in commemoration of Veterans and the Veteran’s Day holiday.
A&B Seeks Renewal of Water Permit for East Maui Diversions
Alexander & Baldwin goes before the state Land Board today to seek the renewal of a permit for the continued diversion of water on Maui in 2018.
Morning Accident on N Kīhei Road Results in Delays
North Kīhei Road is partially blocked near the Keālia Boardwalk due to an accident. The advisory was issued at around 9:09 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017.
Sen. Hirono, Democrats Propose Ban on Assault Weapons
The Assault Weapons Ban of 2017 would ban the sale, transfer, manufacture, and importation of military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.
Animal Quarantine Station Preferred Site for New O‘ahu Correctional Center
Governor Ige today announced that his administration has identified the Animal Quarantine Station in Halawa as the preferred site for the relocation of the O‘ahu Community Correctional Center.
Bill Reintroduced to Raise Tobacco Sale Age to 21
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i joined in reintroducing the Tobacco to 21 Act, legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21 years.
Attack Warning Siren Tests Begin in December
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency will begin testing its Attack Warning Signal or “Wailing Tone” next month…
Guided Bird Walks at Keālia Pond: Every Tuesday in November
Every Tuesday in November, there will be a guided bird walk starting at 9 a.m. at the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Maui.
California Man Pulled from Kahana Waters in West Maui
Emergency crews in West Maui responded to a person pulled from the ocean fronting the Sands of Kahana Condominium on Lower Honoapiʻilani Road on Tuesday.
Update (Photos): Coast Guard Rescues Man from Disabled Rowboat off Maui
The Coast Guard responded to a report of a disabled ocean rowboat with one person aboard approximately 35 miles northeast of Maui on Tuesday.
