Maui News
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.
Senior Project Seeks Help for Maui’s Neglected Animals
King Kekaulike senior Kiara Kimizuka spent the weekend at The Pet Shop, collecting donations and raising awareness for needed items at the Maui Humane Society.
Sen. Schatz Congressional Update: Trump, N. Korea, Federal Funding
Sen. Schatz shared with us concerns and key issues raised by Maui constituents. He also discussed the events in Charlottesville, the North Korea threat and…
Missing Person: Brenda Miranda, Last Seen at “Big Beach” in Mākena
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Brenda Miranda who was reported missing on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.
Visitors Stranded by High Water Airlifted From “Bamboo Forest”
The 3 siblings reported hearing a rumbling sound, and then the stream flow rose rapidly. They were unable make it across the last stream on the Bamboo Forest..
Nisei Veterans Speaker Series: Children of the 100th Infantry Battalion
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center continues their quarterly “Speaker Series” on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at the NVMC campus in Kahului.
Sierra Club Sues Health Department Over Underground Storage Tanks
The Sierra Club filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health, alleging the it failed to enact underground storage tank rules to protect groundwater.
Guilty Verdict Handed Down in Maui Tesoro Arson
Brandon Oania, 33, was found guilty on Monday of first degree arson for setting fire to a gas pump at the Tesoro Gas Express in Kahului last year.
Heavy Downpour in Makawao, Dumps 3 Inches in Some Locations
At 2:32 p.m. HST, radar indicated heavy rain over Upcountry Maui with rates greater than 3 inches per hour falling over drainages and flowing into Makawao and..
Mechanical Problems Affect Refuse Pickups in Makawao
Due to mechanical problems, a residential refuse collection route in Makawao was not picked up today, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Search Suspended for 5 Army Aviators Aboard Downed Black Hawk
The Coast Guard suspended the active search for five Army aviators who went missing Tuesday night approximately two miles west of Ka’ena Point.
Crews Respond to Structure Fire at Southpointe Condo
Maui fire crews are responding to a report of a structure fire at the Southpointe condominium complex in Kīhei. Initial reports indicate the fire is located in a shed at the back of Building 9.
IMAGES: Solar Eclipse Slide Show from Maui
Many across Maui paused to appreciate the partial view of the Total Solar Eclipse that is making its way across the US today. Here’s a glimpse at some images..
Motor Vehicle Accident Slows Commute on W Ka‘ahumanu Ave
First responders are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on West Kaʻahumanu Ave at Maui Lani Parkway. The accident was reported shortly before 7:40 a.m.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Aug. 20, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Aug. 20, 2017
Total Solar Eclipse: Partial View Over Hawai‘i Begins at Dawn
Sky watchers in Hawaiʻi will get a glimpse of the event before it becomes total, with about one third of the sun’s disk blocked by the moon at dawn on Monday…
No Sign of Missing Aviators: Black Hawk Search Covers 61,000 Sq Miles
There’s still no sign of five missing aviators who were aboard an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that went down about 2 miles west of Kaʻena Point on Tuesday.
Waihe‘e Beach Park, Waiehu Driving Range Closed Due to Tree Hazards
Both Waihe‘e Beach Park and the driving range at Waiehu Golf Course have been closed due to hazardous trees along the park driveway and driving range.
Emergency Rescue: Endangered Sea Turtle Nest on Maui Relocated
The nest of 241 critically endangered Hawksbill turtle eggs was within inches of collapsing into the surf when the team performed the emergency nest relocation.
