Maui News
Man Pulled from Ocean at Ulua Beach, Wailea
A swimmer was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being pulled from the water fronting the Wailea Elua Village on Maui on Sunday morning.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Aug. 27, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Aug. 27, 2017
Hirono Urges Protection of Planned Parenthood Funding
Reducing federal funding for Planned Parenthood, Hirono said, would threaten access to critical services for hundreds of thousands of low-income women…
13 Red Cross Workers to Deploy for Hurricane Harvey Relief in Houston
One Red Cross volunteer from Maui will be deployed to do Damage Assessment; another from Maui will provide mental health services; one volunteer from Molokaʻi
VIDEO: Six Turtles Released from Maui Aquarium
Six Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) were released off the coast of Maui during a private ceremony on Thursday, ending their stay at the Maui Ocean Center…
Chinese Visitor Pulled from Waters off Keawakapu, Maui
For the 2nd time in as many days, a visitor was pulled unresponsive from waters at Keawakapu Beach in South Maui. The 55-year-old man from China was transported
Maui County Ordered to Refund $10.7M to Timeshare Taxpayers
Circuit Court Judge Peter T. Cahill has ordered Maui County to return more than $10.7 million with interest to Ocean Resort Villas and ORV North.
2 Mariners Rescued From Sinking Vessel off O‘ahu
Two men are safe after being rescued by the Coast Guard from their sinking vessel 35 miles east of Kaneʻohe Bay, Oʻahu, Friday.
Legislative Leaders Reach Agreement on Rail Funding
Legislative leaders have reached an agreement to fund Honolulu’s rail transit by raising the state’s TAT and extending Oʻahu’s GET surcharge for 3 more years.
Ocean Death at Keawakapu Beach: Snorkeler Pulled Unresponsive from Water
A visitor from Canada was pulled unresponsive from waters off of Keawakapu Beach in South Maui on Thursday morning.
200 Join in Fight Against Cancer at Relay For Life, West Maui
More than 200 individuals participated in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Maui, which raised more than $67,000 to support cancer treatment…
Live Boa Constrictor Found in Shipping Container in Honolulu
Cargo workers at a Honolulu shipping company found a live three-foot boa constrictor in a shipment of household goods earlier this morning.
Lifetime Senior Pass at National Parks to Increase 700% Monday
There is now huge demand before for seniors’ lifetime national park passes ahead of a 700% fee hike that goes into effect on Aug. 28.
Pā‘ia Trade Center: Finding of No Significant Impact
A single family residence located at 150 Luna Place in Pāʻia, is being proposed for transformation into a commercial building.
Maui DMVL, Other Services Affected by Connectivity Issues
The public is advised that processing times at the Kahului DMVL Service Center and all satellite DMVL offices are delayed or transactions may not be completed.
Hearing for Sand Mining Lawsuit Continues in Environmental Court
An evidentiary hearing continued with additional testimony on Wednesday in Maui’s Environmental Court over sand mining activities at the Maui Lani development.
US News: Maui Among Top 3 Romantic Getaways
The island of Maui was among the top three destinations included on the new 2017-2018 Best Romantic Getaways ranking released today by US News & World Report.
State Proceeds with Lehua Island Rat Eradication
The state began aerial application of rodenticide today in an attempt to control the rat population at Lehua Island, an area managed as a Seabird Sanctuary
Lawsuit Filed Over Endangered Seabird Deaths Near Airports, Harbors
The lawsuit claims the deaths of endangered seabirds are the result of by bright lighting at state-operated airports and harbors on Kaua‘i, Maui & Lāna‘i.
Maui Volunteer Honored with Red Cross Award
A long-time resident of Kaupō, Smith has been a volunteer with Red Cross Maui since her home burned to the ground and the Red Cross was there to help.
