Maui News
High Surf Advisory, Choppy Surf for East Facing Shores
The NWS says strong trades are producing rough and choppy surf along east facing shores and that conditions are expected to last through Friday
Gale Warning for Pailolo & Alenuihaha Channels
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Gale Warning for Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel through 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
AG Sessions Announces Project Safe Neighborhoods to Reduce Crime
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced several Department of Justice actions to reduce the rise of violent crime in America.
Community Volunteers Needed to Provide Tax Help
The IRS and its partners are looking for volunteers that are interested in taking a little time to learn about taxes and then helping others by preparing federal income tax returns for free.
Wind Advisory Issued for Maui, Kaho‘olawe, Lānaʻi
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Maui, Kaho‘olawe and Lānaʻi, in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
Maui Power Update 2: All Power Restored to Ha‘ikū Area
There is a power outage in the Ha‘ikū area. Maui Electric responders are en route.
Shark Sighting Temporarily Closes Mākena Beach
Maui County lifeguards at Mākena State Park closed the beach and directed swimmers to exit the water because of a shark sighting shortly before 4 p.m. yesterday.
UPDATE: Missing Colorado Dog Found
The Maui Humane Society is thrilled to report that Ezra has been found by our Humane Enforcement team!
Council Member to Propose Bills to Protect Archaeological, Cultural Sites
The proposals offer solutions to key issues raised during the council’s discussions regarding a temporary moratorium on sand mining in Central Maui.
Hawaiʻi Comes Together for Lei of Aloha for Las Vegas
To show support, a group on Maui is currently working on a mile-long Lei of Aloha to send to Las Vegas.
Hawai‘i Receives $700,000+ in Mylan Settlement
Hawai‘i has joined the U.S., the District of Columbia and all 49 states in settling allegations against Mylan Inc., maker of the EpiPen…
UPDATE: Crews Douse 3 Grass Fires Along Honoapi‘ilani
Maui fire crews extinguished three separate grass fires along the Honoapi‘ilani Highway around midday Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017.
Video: Gabbard Calls on Congress to Pass Aid Package for Puerto Rico Now
Gabbard called on the Trump administration and Congress to pass an aid package for Puerto Rico now in response to the devastation by Hurricane Maria.
DACA Renewals Deadline Tomorrow
DACA renewal applications must be received by Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
Schatz Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Use of Police Body Cameras
The legislation would create a pilot grant program to assist state and local law enforcement agencies to develop safe and effective body-worn camera programs
Preschool Open Doors Tuition Assistance Deadline, Oct. 31
With the assistance of $11.6 million in subsidies in the 2017 to 2018 POD year, the program can help eligible families pay for preschool
DOH Awarded $361K in Child Lead Poisoning Prevention
According to DOH data from 2011 to 2015, nearly 60,000 children under the age of six in Hawai‘i were tested for lead, 3% of those tested had elevated blood lead levels.
AA Flight Disturbance Caused by Butterfly Hallucination
Anil Uskanli, who caused a disturbance on board a flight to Honolulu in May, attributed his in-flight behavior to a hallucination that he was chasing a butterfly.
Ha‘ikū Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
The female driver went up a dirt embankment and came to rest after colliding with a tree.
Small Craft Advisory Issued Through Oct. 6
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6.
