Maui News
Increased Saturation Patrols Begin March 16 for St. Patrick’s Holiday
Starting March 16, and continuing through the weekend, Maui police will increase saturation patrols as part of St. Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Prevention.
Maui Seniors Eligible for $50 Farmers’ Market Vouchers
Qualified seniors will receive coupons worth $50 to exchange for fresh, nutritious and unprocessed locally grown produce from Maui farmers’ markets.
Missing Drug Evidence on Hawai‘i Island
A Hawaiʻi Island Police Department employee has since retired after being placed on administrative leave following an investigation into missing drug evidence.
Red Cross Shelter Opens for Hāna Residents Affected by Flooding
The American Red Cross opened a shelter at Hāna High School due to area flooding.
Flash Flood Warning for Maui, Roads Flooded in Hāna
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Maui, in effect until 6 p.m. March 14, 2018.
Pipeline Damaged in Landslide, Honokōhau Without Water
Officials say the break has been located in the remote valley and will be repaired tomorrow.
Maui Police Seek Assistance in Kīhei Assault
The assault took place at Kīhei Kalama Village, also referred to as “The Triangle,” during the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.
Hawai‘i Governor, US Senator Join Student-Led Walkout
Governor David Ige today joined students at his alma mater, Pearl City High School, this morning to support their walkout initiative
Hirono Asks for Quality Monitoring of Essential Air Service to Kalaupapa
Hirono requested that USDOT recognize the concerns of the Kalaupapa community before issuing an Order to an air carrier who submitted a subsidy free proposal.
$1.4M Upcountry Skate Park Construction to Begin
Construction is scheduled to begin March 19 on the Upcountry Skate Park in Pukalani. The new, multilevel skate park will provide approximately 15,000 sq ft…
Gabbard Supports Bill to Strengthen School Safety
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today spoke in support of a bill that would implement school violence prevention recommendations developed after the Sandy Hook shooting.
Nominees for District Judge on Maui Announced
The judgeship has been vacant since the retirement of District Judge Keith E. Tanaka in August 2017.
VIDEO: A&B Breaks Ground on New Ho‘okele Shopping Center
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. broke ground this morning on the 94,000-square-foot Hoʻokele Shopping Center in Kahului.
Hawai‘i DOE Issues Guidance on Student Walkout
The HIDOE is preparing for Wednesday’s national student walkout movement to honor the 17 lives lost in the school shooting that took place last month in Florida
House Approves $83 Million for Central Maui CIPs
A House Committee approved $83 million for Central Maui CIPs, including $500K for dorm renovations at Maui Community Correctional Center.
Brown Water Advisory for Maui Island
A brown water advisory has been issued for the Island of Maui following heavy rains on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Maui Students Organize Star-Studded “Concert for Our Lives” to End Gun Violence
A student-led rally & concert to end gun violence in schools is drawing participation from some top name talent on Maui. The March and “Concert for Our Lives”
Couple Airlifted from Bamboo Forest Trail
Two visitors from Washington D.C. were rescued this afternoon after being stranded by high stream waters at the Bamboo Forest Trail in East Maui.
Planet Fitness to Open This Week in Kahului
This will be the second Planet Fitness to open in Hawaiʻi, the first location opened in December at Ala Moana Center on Oʻahu.
Barnes & Noble Opens Doors at Maui Marketplace
Barnes & Noble opened its doors today at a temporary location in Maui Marketplace in Kahului, where the former PetCo store was located.
