Maui News
US Government Notifies 21 States of Election Hacking
The federal government told election officials in 21 states today that hackers target their systems last year
‘Hui Aloha’ Playground Replacement Project Begins Next Month
The Keopuolani Park “Hui Aloha” Playground Replacement Project will begin construction on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, and continue until Jan. 31, 2018.
Stage 1 Upcountry Water Shortage Continues
The Department of Water Supply is continuing its declaration of a Stage 1 water shortage Upcountry due to reduced surface water flow and an ongoing dry weather.
Wailuku Gym Closed Due to Vandalism
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced the Wailuku Gymnasium will be closed until further notice due to vandalism.
Good Samaritans Help Kīhei Boy After Hoverboard Crash
Just as Edward realized he was going too fast on his hoverboard and tried to slow down, he took a spill, hitting his head on his friend’s scooter wheel…
UPDATE: Shark Sighting Closes Mākena State Park
The waters off of Big Beach”and Little Beach at Mākena State Park were closed for around two hours Thursday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2017, due to a shark sighting.
VIDEO UPDATE: 100 Acres Scorched in Haleakalā Highway Brush Fire
Maui firefighters are currently battling a large brush fire burning in fallow sugar cane fields off of Haleakalā Highway near North Firebreak Road.
Bail Remains at $40K, Charges Reduced for Alleged Attempted Kidnapper
Bail remained at $40,000 for a 39-year-old Kīhei man who was charged for allegedly attempting to kidnap two female students on their way to school
REPORT: Fire on Haleakalā Highway
At 4:24 p.m. Maui Now received multiple reports of a fire on Haleakala Highway.
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Extended for Maui Waters
UPDATE, Sept. 22, 2017: The small craft advisory has been extended to 6 p.m. this evening.
Parents: Remind Children About ‘Stranger Danger’
HIDOE encourages parents to talk to their children about “stranger danger” and highlight measures that students can take to stay safe.
Mission Accomplished: Visitor Completes Tour of All 59 National Parks
Dave Parker entered Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island Tuesday, accomplishing his lifelong dream to visit all 59 iconic national parks.
Sen. Hirono Accepting Military Service Academy Applications
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono is accepting applications from Hawai‘i students who seek a military service academy nomination from her office.
Public Advised to Avoid Kahului Harbor Waters
The public is advised to stay out of the waters north of Kahului Harbor from Kanaloa Avenue to Linekona Street due to yesterday’s wastewater discharge.
Planning Committee to Hold Meeting on Moloka‘i, Sept. 26
The Maui County Council’s Planning Committee will hold its Tuesday, Sept. 26, meeting on Moloka‘i to continue review of the Moloka‘i Community Plan.
Ernest Caravalho Announces Candidacy for Governor
A new candidate has stepped up to reinvigorate our islands against business as usual, according to a recent press release from Ernest Caravalho.
62,500 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Wailuku
An estimated 62,500 gallons of wastewater overflowed off of Kahului Beach Road in Wailuku this morning.
Free Health Screenings at Walmart, Sept. 23
According to the ADA, nearly 600,000 in Hawaiʻi are living with prediabetes or diabetes, affecting one in three individuals.
Free Public Kīhei Charter School to Open August 2018
The new three-story Kīhei Charter School is on budget and on time for a scheduled August 2018 opening.
Two Maui Men Charged with Attempted Kidnapping in Kīhei
Edward James Martin of Kīhei was arrested and charged for the offense of Attempted Kidnapping in the First Degree.
