Maui News
Entangled Humpback Whale Freed Off Maui
An entangled adult humpback whale was freed by a team of trained responders off Lahaina, Maui on Christmas Day. It was trailing 400′ of heavy gauge line.
Maui Memorial Spreads Holiday Cheer to Families
Maui Memorial staff shared holiday cheer—and hundreds of gifts—with 40 Maui county families in need this holiday season
Police Issue Illegal Aerial Fireworks Warning
Police issued a warning asking for the public’s help in reporting the location of illegal aerial fireworks and the identity of people in possession of them.
Molokaʻi Students Earn College Credits with Wayfinding
A new wayfinding program that launched this past fall gives high school students college credit through a partnership between UH, the DOE and Kamehameha Schools
Encouraging Signs from Lehua Island Show No Rats
Monitoring efforts of the ecosystem recovery on Lehua Island find no signs of invasive Pacific Rats in the four months following a rat eradication effort.
Near Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
The operator of the dirt bike, a 52 year old male from Kula, was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition and treated for injuries.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 24, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 24, 2017
Top Maui Headlines with Wendy Osher
As Maui heads into the holiday weekend, here’s a look at some of the stories that topped the headlines in recent days.
Vandal Hits 19 Maui County Vehicles
Security video shows the suspect pounding something into the tires to damage them.
Traffic Advisory: Motor Vehicle Accident in Olowalu
Maui police are responding to a traffic accident in the area often referred to as “Cut Mountain” in Olowalu along the Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Maui Red Cross Assessing ‘Īao and Kahului for Flood Damage
Maui Red Cross volunteers will be assessing the area around ʻĪao Valley as well as Makua St in Kahului for flood damage caused by yesterday’s heavy rainfall.
World’s Oldest Albatross Returns to Midway Atoll, Lays Egg
The world’s oldest known breeding bird, an albatross named Wisdom, has laid an egg on Midway Atoll.
Maui Duo Develops The Barrier Method Mask
After winning First Place in the 2016 Startup Weekend Maui for their idea, they developed “The Barrier Method,” a line of not your run-of the-mill medical masks
Let it Snow! Small Flurries at Haleakalā
Haleakalā, Maui has reports of extremely light, intermittent snow this morning, but not enough to stick around for long.
Record Daily Maximum Rainfall Set in Kahului
24-hour rain totals (through 5 a.m. on 12.21.17) were in excess of 8 inches at rain gauges at West Wailuaiki (8.32) and Wailuku (8.35). Kahului recorded 5.78
Maui Weather/Road Updates: Flood Watch Lifted
The forecast calls for rain to be widespread, potentially affecting urban areas in the lower elevations, which are more susceptible to flooding…
Maui Wastewater Overflow: Lower Main St, Wailuku
The overflow was caused by heavy rains and sewer manholes being opened by the public to eliminate street flooding.
Mokuhinia Draft Archaeological Survey Completed
The public is invited to review the Draft Archaeological Inventory Survey for the Mokuhinia Ecosystem Restoration Project, which was recently completed.
Severe Weather, Road Closure Updates: Maui Under Flood Watch
The National Weather Service has EXTENDED a FLASH FLOOD WATCH for MAUI COUNTY in effect until late tonight.
DOH Approves Medical Cannabis Use for ALS Patients
The Hawaii DOH has added ALS to the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis use.
