Maui News
Protest at Land Board Meeting Prompts BLNR Response
BLNR Chair Suzanne Case issued the following statement today about protesters at Friday’s Land Board meeting calling for Board Member Sam Gon’s resignation:
Walsh and Alms Secure Pe‘ahi Challenge Win at “Jaws” on Maui
Ian Walsh of Maui, Hawaiʻi has secured his maiden win on the Big Wave Tour by winning the final of the Pe’ahi Challenge at Pe’ahi/Jaws, Maui today.
Pi‘ilani Hwy Near Kalepa Point CLOSED Due to Landslide
The Department of Public Works would like to remind all residents and visitors that Pi‘ilani Highway near Kalepa Point is closed due to safety reasons.
Koali Water Conservation Measure Lifted
The Department of Water Supply’s back-up booster pump in Koali has been repaired, and the water conservation measure has since been lifted.
DLNR Responds to Aquarium Fishing Permits Ruling
Judge Crabtree ruled that, based upon a state Supreme Court opinion, existing permits for fine mesh nets used for catch of aquarium fish are illegal and invalid
Drugs, Stolen Jewelry Recovered in Arrest of Maui Felon
Maui police recovered drugs and stolen jewelry on Thursday during the arrest of a man wanted on outstanding warrants.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui.
BREAKING: Scathing Audit Criticizes Maui Fire Dept Premium/Overtime Pay
The audit noted an increase of 60%–or $1.4 million–in overtime pay “without a notable increase in emergency incidents, staffing levels, or absences.”
50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration on Maui
Maui County Vietnam Veterans are invited to a Welcome Home dinner on Veterans Day. The event is part of the 50th anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration.
Pauahi Keiki Scholarship Application Period Begins
The application window for Kamehameha Schools’ Pauahi Keiki Scholarship program for preschool aged kids opens on Nov. 1, 2017 and runs through Feb. 15, 2018.
Pe‘ahi Challenge is ON! Maui’s Kemper Attempts 3-Peat
The Peʻahi Challenge is ON! The event started at 12 p.m. HST today, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 after two hours on standby.
House Finance Committee Visiting Maui
The House Finance Committee continues its site visit with a stop today to Haʻikū Elementary and the Maui Food Innovation Center at UH Maui College.
Body of Opihi Picker Recovered in East Maui
A Maui man died on Thursday in an apparent drowning while picking opihi on the coastline in East Maui.
High Surf Warning Goes into Effect at Midnight, 25-32 ft Waves Friday
Surf along North-facing shores of Molokaʻi and Maui will rise to 12 to 20 feet after midnight and build to 25 to 32 feet on Friday.
Maui Police Officer Arrested for Domestic Abuse
Maui police responded to a domestic violence complaint involving a 26-year-old female and an off-duty Maui Police Department officer Tuesday night
Aloha Classic Kicks Off Oct. 29 at Ho‘okipa
The best windsurfers from across the globe will come to Maui for the International Windsurfing Tour’s annual Aloha Classic at Ho‘okipa Beach Park.
Upcounty Stage 1 Water Shortage Ends
DWS has ended its declaration of a Stage 1 water shortage in the Upcountry district
Filipino Veterans Presented Congressional Gold Medals
The ceremony was the culmination of Rep. Gabbard and Sen. Hirono’s years-long effort to recognize Filipino World War II veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal
Maui Police Seek Assistance in Locating Maui Man
The Maui Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating Cy Ribucan, who is wanted for an outstanding arrest warrant.
High Surf Warning Extended for North Facing Shores of Maui
Expect surf along north and west facing shores of Molokai and north facing shores of Maui of 20 to 25 feet.
