Maui News
West Maui Community Disaster Planning Features General Oliveira
An upcoming meeting of the West Maui Community Disaster Planning group will feature guest speaker General Bruce Oliveira from the Hawaiʻi Department of Defense.
Big Island Police: Social Media Comments ‘Spiraled Out of Control’
Social media comments inferring the threat of gun violence at Big Island schools at the end of January “spiraled out of control, causing concern for parents,” Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Area I Capt. Samuel Jelsma told Maui Now’s sister site, Big Island Now this morning.
3 Maui Beaches Named to TripAdvisor’s 2018 Best in US Awards
Maui’s Kāʻanapali (#3), Nāpili (#15) and and Wailea (#16) beaches all made TripAdvisor’s 2018 list of the 25 Best Beaches in the US.
Body Recovered from Base of Nākālele Cliff
The lifeless body of a female was recovered from the rocky shoreline off of Nākālele Point in West Maui on Monday afternoon.
The Banyan Tree on Maui Added to AAA Four Diamond list
Only 2.1% of AAA Inspected & Approved restaurants made the AAA Four Diamond list, including The Banyan Tree in Kapalua on Maui.
Maui Ocean Center Breaks Ground on Dome Theater Whale Exhibit
The new dome theater will feature 139 seats with 360-degree views, and a 3D short-film enabling viewers to dive with the humpbacks of Maui.
House to Hear Bill That Would Prohibit Bump Stocks
Bump stocks fit over the stock and pistol grip of a semi-automatic rifle and allows the weapon to fire rapidly
Woman Medically Evacuated From Cruise Ship off Maui
A 68-year-old woman arrived safely to Queen’s Medical Center, Tuesday, after being medically evacuated from a cruise ship off Maui.
Hawai‘i’s Mayors Oppose Repeal of Clean Power Plan
Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa joined his fellow mayors in Hawaiʻi in signing a letter in opposition to the EPA’s proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
Mechanical Problems Affects Refuse Route in Ha‘ikū & Pā‘ia
Due to mechanical problems, residential refuse routes in the Haʻikū and Pāʻia areas are being rescheduled to tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
Upcountry Meeting on Cesspools, Glycine, and County Manager
The Kula Community Association is inviting Upcountry residents to it’s public meeting to discuss three issues that are affecting Upcountry residents
Gabbard’s Act to 100% Clean Energy Economy Gains National Momentum
The legislation will put the United States on a pathway to replace fossil fuels with 100% clean energy generation and use by 2035.
Maui Group Organizes Lei of Aloha for Florida Families
A group from Maui is engaging schools across the state to weave a Lei of Aloha for families of the 17 students & teachers killed in Parkland, Florida last week.
Nine Kayakers Caught in Storm off Olowalu on Sunday
Six kayakers from Argentina, and a 52-year-old Honokōwai man were part of a kayak tour that got caught by brisk winds and couldn’t make it back to Olowalu.
Hōkūle‘a to Begin Maui Tours After Weather Delay
Hōkūleʻa was due to arrive at Māʻalaea on Maui early this morning after being delayed for more than 24 hours due to Sunday’s severe weather conditions.
Flooding Damages Homes Near Waihe‘e River
A shed and two vehicles were reported to have been washed away by flash flood waters on River Road, which lies on the north bank of the Waihe‘e River.
Missing Kayaker Rescued by Coast Guard off Maui
A 62-year-old woman is safely ashore after the Coast Guard rescued her off Maui early Monday morning.
Hōkūle‘a’s Departure to Maui Delayed Due to Weather
If weather conditions improve, Hōkūleʻa will depart at 6 a.m. this morning (Monday, Feb. 19) and will arrive at Māʻalaea Harbor by Tuesday morning, Feb. 20.
Cooking Fire Causes $50,000 in Damage to Kīhei Home
A 14-year-old boy was the only person at home and discovered the fire on the kitchen stove. He tried but was not able to extinguish the flames.
Search Underway for Missing Kayaker off Maui
The Coast Guard launched the search for a 62-year-old woman who was kayaking in a pink kayak when weather separated her from a friend who was also kayaking.
