Maui News
Lehua Island Third Rodenticide Application Planned Today
The third application comes today, amid an investigation launched last week claiming a connection between the rat eradication effort and bird and fish deaths.
Upcountry Issues Topic of Kula Meeting, Sept. 13
Exploring issues that affect upcountry life will be the subject of the Kula Community Association’s meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 13, at the Kula Community Center.
Hāna Landfill Partial Closures, Sept. 12-16
Due to insufficient staffing, the Hāna Landfill in East Maui will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, September 12-16, 2017.
All Temporarily Suspended Maui School Bus Routes Restored
With the restoration of these final two routes, serving Baldwin High and ʻĪao Intermediate, all schools on all islands are receiving bus service as of today.
1,600 Citations Issued During Drive Sober Campaign
Maui police issued 1,600 traffic citations, including 55 DUI arrests during the 20-day Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign that ran from Aug. 16 to Sept. 4.
Maui Police: 5 Unclaimed Remains at Forensic Facility
The Maui Police Department reports that their forensic facility currently has five unclaimed remains at its forensic facility.
Meeting on Transportation and the West Maui Community Plan
Transportation issues as they relate to the update of the West Maui Community Plan will be discussed on Sept. 12, 2017, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in West Maui…
Comparing Iniki to Irma on the 25th Anniversary
On the 25th anniversary of Hawaii’s costliest and damaging hurricane, we compare Iniki to Hurricane Irma.
Land Board Approves State Boating Rule Changes
The board received comment on prohibiting open containers at boating facilities, and the dive flag rule that will require dive flags to be illuminated at night.
Flags Lowered for Patriot Day
The annual observance honors the nearly 3,000 individuals who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and those who aided their fellow citizens…
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures for Sept. 11-15
In Kahului, an alternating lane closure will be in effect on the Haleakalā Highway in both directions in the vicinity of North Firebreak Road Sept. 11-15, 2017.
Eye of Irma Advances Toward Lower Florida Keys
The eye of Hurricane Irma was moving toward the lower Florida Keys as of 5 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept 10. The Category 4 hurricane had sustained winds of 130 mph
6 Mariners Rescued from Vessel off Maui
Six people were rescued from a 27-foot vessel taking on water off Maui, Saturday. Those aboard the Makaliʻi were safely towed to the Kīhei Small Boat Ramp
Pocket Power Outage in Pi‘iholo, Downed Tree Limb on Power Line
Maui Now has received reports of a pocket power outage in the Piʻiholo area due to a downed tree limb from a Eucalyptus tree that had fallen on a power line.
Maui’s Pacific Disaster Center Monitors Hurricane Irma, Expresses “Grave Concern”
As Hurricane Irma strengthens again, teams with the Pacific Disaster Center in Kihei on Maui have expressed grave concern about its potential devastation.
Maui Speech Pathologists Honored with Education Merit Award
Speech and language pathologists on Maui were recognized today with a Team Excellence Award of Merit from the Hawaiʻi Department of Education.
Two ‘Īao Intermediate School Bus Routes Restored
Two ʻĪao Intermediate bus routes have been restored. Maui’s shortage of qualified school bus drivers is currently at seven, down from 11, three weeks ago.
UPDATE: Honoapi‘ilani Hwy Mile 17 Reopened
Police say the south-bound lane of the Honoapiilani Hwy is closed due to a traffic accident. The closure went into effect at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.
Expedia: Two Maui Beaches Named America’s Favorites in 2017
Kāʻanapali Beach and Lahaina have just been named as two of American’s favorite beaches in 2017. Expedia used destinations from its annual Flip Flop Report
