Maui News
Fire Burns Acre of Brush Near Dunes at Maui Lani
A fire burned an acre of dry brush in a vacant lot of grass and shrubs located between homes on Opukea Street and the 18th fairway at The Dunes at Maui Lani…
Dimino Named Complex Area Superintendent for Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui
Kathleen Dimino is presently the principal at Pukalani Elementary. She has also served as a vice principal at King Kekaulike High and Lahaina Intermediate…
Investigation Underway Regarding Lehua Island Fish and Bird Deaths
The deployed crew says mortalities of fish and seabirds occur regularly, and there are many other plausible causes for the deaths.
Honolulu Rail Bailout Bill Signed into Law
Gov. David Ige today signed the rail funding bailout bill, SB 4, after completing legal and policy reviews of the measure over the weekend.
Get the Drift and Bag It, Kahului Harbor Cleanup
Mālama Maui Nui is hosting a cleanup at the Kahului Harbor small boats ramp from 9 a.m. until noon on Sept. 16
Hawai‘i Police Report Increase in Counterfeit Bills
Kaʻū police have reported numerous calls about fake $100 bills. The phony money has pink Chinese writing characters on the front and back.
Hawai‘i Gets $7.5 M For Emergency Prep, Homeland Security
A total $7.6 million in federal funds is being awarded to Hawai‘i to prevent and respond to natural disasters, terrorism, and other emergencies…
Testing New Sirens on Maui, Sept. 7-8
The Maui County Emergency Management Agency will conduct testing of new sirens on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 7 and 8, 2017 in West and south Maui.
Trump Terminates DACA, Hawai‘i Senators Defend Program
The Trump administration today announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in the US. An estimated 800,000 young undocumented…
Vehicle-Pole Accident on Kokomo Road Results in Power Outage
Motorists are advised of a motor vehicle accident on Kokomo Road that involved damage to an electric pole.
Nā Hale O Maui Participates in Foodland’s Community Matching Gifts Program
The public may now make donations to Nā Hale O Maui through the Foodland Community Matching Grants Program from Sept. 1-30, 2017.
New Kīhei Charter School Campus to Open in August 2018
The Kīhei Charter School will be opening on schedule in August 2018 with an expected K-12 enrollment of 625 students. A limited number of slots have opened up
Washington Man Dies in Waters Near Honolua, Maui
The victim, a 44-year-old man visiting from Kent, Washington was snorkeling alone on Maui when he reportedly ran into some sort of trouble and waved for help.
UH Researchers: Sugarcane is Not Dead, Just Different
The plantations have “had a good run and a huge impact in Hawai‘i but I think – their closure makes way for a whole new realm of agriculture,” said Lincoln.
OHA Hosts Maui Kuleana Lands & Genealogy Workshop
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs hosts and exclusive workshop on Kuleana Lands and Genealogy on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 on Maui.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Sept. 3, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Sept. 3, 2017
Hui Up! Refrigerator Trade-In Program On Moloka‘i
177 refrigerators will be delivered as part of a program where Molokaʻi families are trading in their older refrigerators for new, energy saving models.
State Opposes Attempts to Block Access to Information on Womens Reproductive Health
The requires limited service pregnancy centers to notify women in writing regarding the availability of state-funded reproductive health services.
Events to Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention in Hawai‘i
According to the DOH, suicide is the leading cause of fatal injuries for people ages 15 to 44 and is the ninth leading cause of all deaths in the state.
King Tides Return Through Monday
King Tides are forecast to impact affected shorelines through Monday. The event is expected to be compounded by an elevated south swell.
