Maui News
3 Acres Scorched Near Jaws Surfbreak
Maui firefighters responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from the area known as “Jaws” surfbreak lookout on Hahana Road on Sunday, Sept. 17.
Maui Firefighters Douse Kahului Roadside Blaze
Maui firefighters responded to a small grass fire near the intersection of Pakaula Street and Airport Access Road at 2:33 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Maui Cannabis Conference Scheduled for January
The conference will promote cannabis awareness and education regarding the health benefits of medical marijuana, as well as offering networking opportunities for cannabis industry leaders.
Volunteers Collect 6 Tons of Trash at Lahaina Clean-Up
The 13th Annual Lahaina Town Clean Up was held on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017.
Hawaiian Airlines Ramps Up Hiring
Hawaiian Airlines is recruiting flight attendants, pilots and mechanics as it welcomes a new fleet of A321neo aircraft that will herald a major expansion phase
Kīhei Brush Fire Scorches 5 Acres
South Maui fire crews responded to a brush fire that scorched approximately five acres on the mauka side of Pi‘ilani Highway in Kīhei on Saturday.
Maui Obituaries: Week of Sept. 17, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituaries: Week of Sept. 17, 2017
Hirono Supports Access and Preservation of Native Hawaiian Culture
Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced that Hawai‘i organizations will receive more than $500,000 in Native Hawaiian Library Services grant funding to enhance access to native Hawaiian language and cultural resources.
Maui Groups Clean Up Po‘olenalena Beach Park
Hawaiian Paddle Sports and Hawaii Mermaid Adventures hosted a beach cleanup at Po‘olenalena Beach Park today—International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Fire Closes Down Wailuku Gym Until Further Notice
A fire on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Wailuku Gymnasium damaged bleachers and forced the closure of the gym yesterday morning.
Hawai‘i Firm Seeks Tourism Vendors Appealing to Chinese Market
Hawai‘i is a key location for the Chinese traveler and a new Hawai‘i company wants to help local vendors reach them.
Hirono Bill Increases Access to Child Care
Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Patty Murray introduced legislation to expand access to affordable childcare for Hawai‘i families.
No Tsunami Threat From 4.2-M Quake NE of O‘ahu
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.2 earthquake located off the northeast coast of O‘ahu on Sept. 15 at 8:40 p.m.
New Jersey Newlyweds Airlifted After Fall at Hāna Beach, Maui
The woman lost her footing and was about to fall over the ledge when her husband reached out to grab her. Both ended up falling 25 feet to the rocks below.
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
The Small Craft Advisory that had been extended through today at 6 a.m. has been cancelled.
Haleakalā National Park Confirms Fatality in Kīpahulu
A rescue team located the body of an adult male on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The victim was airlifted from the streambed.
Hawaiian Air to Waive Change Fees Due to Typhoon Talim
Hawaiian Airlines will waive change fees for customers traveling between Honolulu and Japan due to Typhoon Talim
Senators Introduce Protection Act After Equifax Hack
The Freedom from Equifax Exploitation (FREE) Act would return control over credit and personal information to consumers.
Hawai‘i DOA to Receive $332,000 for Pesticide Programs
EPA awards $332,000 to Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture for pesticide programs
Councilmember Guzman to Run for Maui County Mayor
Maui County Councilmember Don Guzman, who currently holds the seat for the Kahului residency area, announced his candidacy for mayor of Maui County yesterday.
