Maui News
Winter Weather Brings Freezing Rain to Haleakalā Overnight
The Summit District at Haleakalā re-opened at 4:30 this morning after an overnight closure that went into effect on Friday due to heavy rain and icy conditions.
Hawai‘i High Court Rules in Maui Case Involving Due Process at the PUC
The appeal challenged the Public Utilities Commission and its denial of a request to intervene in a case involving a proposed agreement by Maui Electric Company to buy power from the former Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar plantation’s coal-fired power plant.
Maui HS Gym Renamed to Honor Shine “Izumi” Matsui
Maui HS held a special dedication ceremony on Thursday for its gym, which was renamed the Izumi “Shine” Matsui Athletic Complex, in honor of the late Matsui…
Black Ice, Below-Freezing Temperatures at Haleakalā
Due to current temperatures and wind chill, motorists are advised that there is black ice on the park road at the upper elevations at Haleakalā.
Letter Goes Home to Kīhei Parents Amid Attempted Kidnapping Report
A student was approached at the pickup area by Līloa St on Wednesday afternoon by a male described to be in his 40s, with short, dark hair and dyed ends.
High School Regatta Season-Opener Relocated to Kīhei
Saturday’s Maui Interscholastic League’s season-opener canoe regatta to be relocated from Kahului Harbor to Ka Lae Pōhaku in Kīhei.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Get a quick look at the stories making headlines around Maui this week in our wrap-up newscast hosted by Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool.
Olowalu Traffic Accident: Motorists Can Expect Delays
Motorists traveling to or from West Maui at this hour are advised of a traffic accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway near the Olowalu General Store.
Lahaina Bypass From Olowalu to Keawe St Slated for March Completion
A list of current and future projects that the state DOT has planned in Maui County was unveiled along will a progress, timelines, costs and scope.
Holiday Drive Sober Campaign Runs From Dec. 13 into New Year
The Maui Police Department is participating in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign, which began on Dec. 13, 2017, and continues into the New Year.
Award-Winning Filmmaker to Teach Digital Storytelling at UH Maui College
The creative media program at UHMC welcomes award-winning director, writer and producer Brian Kohne to teach its digital storytelling class in spring 2018.
Maui Prep Academy’s Project Give-A-Gift Delivers to Moloka‘i
Maui Prep Academy’s Project Give-a-Gift delivered holiday meals, wrapped gifts, and holiday food to kids and families with Child Protective Services on Molokai
Colorado Man Pulled from Waters off Wailea Beach
A 56-year-old Colorado man died on Tuesday after being pulled from the water at Wailea Beach where he had been snorkeling with a family member
AG Chin Issues Opinion on Hawai‘i Shoreline Migration
The opinion states that BLNR should charge former owners fair market value in return for an easement interest in the land.
Wounded Warriors Find Healing Snorkeling at Molokini
Injured veterans and their families mingled with fish and wildlife at Molokini Crater during a recent Wounded Warrior Project connection event
Hawai’i Mayors Pledge: 100% Renewable Ground Transportation by 2045
Mayor Arakawa: “It is vitally important that we chart a new course that steers us away from fossil fuel use and carbon emissions in our ground transportation.”
Hawai‘i Vehicle Fatalities Surpass 100 in 2017
DOT officials: “Working together, we can reduce Hawaiʻi’s annual traffic fatalities from 101, to 80 or fewer by 2018, toward the ultimate goal of zero deaths.”
Hanabusa Joins Call for Investigation into Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against President
US Rep. Hanabusa of Hawaiʻi joined 58 of her colleagues in calling on a House Committee to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump.
Warning Conditions to Bring 30-40 Foot Surf to Maui’s North Shore
A high surf warning is in effect for the north and west facing shores of Molokaʻi and north facing shores of Maui until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.
HHSC Files Complaint Amid Unresolved Lease Negotiations with Pacific Cancer Institute on Maui
Hawaiʻi Health System Corporation filed a legal complaint on Tuesday in an ongoing effort to get a lease negotiated with the Pacific Cancer Institute on Maui.
