Maui News
Lab Delays Force Maui Dispensary to Suspend Sales
“It’s unfortunate that an administrative hindrance of this magnitude prevents patients from getting the help they need,” said Maui Grown Therapies dir…
Maui Student Honored with 100th Infantry Battalion Legacy Scholarship
Maui’s Layce T. Yamauchi is the recipient of the 100th Infantry Battalion Legacy Organization’s $3,000 scholarship.
Central Maui Landfill Expected to Remain Closed Today
“It is estimated the county will not be able to open the landfill or green waste operations today at all, and will re-open on Monday normal schedule.”
Missing Person: Desiderio Agader, Last Seen Aug. 9 in Kahului
Desiderio Agader, 32, was last seen on Aug. 9 at his home in Kahului. He is described as 5’9″ tall, weighing 190 pounds, with black hair (currently shaved)…
Ground Transport Inc Issues Update on Maui School Bus Situation
“We had hoped to be fully ready on day one of school, but repeated appeals and challenges of our contract award… set our hiring timetable back,” said Gomes.
UPDATE: Crews Battle 2 Fires: EKO & Pūlehu Rd
Maui fire crews on Saturday continued to battle a fire at the Maui EKO Systems composting facility located on leased land at the Central Maui Landfill.
Maui Man Sentenced for Murders of Mother, Aunt
Keoni Vinuya Tomas was sentenced today to life in prison with the possibility of parole under a plea agreement reached in the death of his aunt and mother.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED: Into 68,000 Gallon Maui Wastewater Spill
The discharge was larger than initial reports, with 68,000 gallons entering the ocean north of Kahului Harbor between Kanaloa Avenue and Linekona Street.
13 Graduate with Maui Police Department’s 85th Recruit Class
The department’s Outstanding Recruit Award went to Officer Asti Merino who also served as class president and was honored with the department’s Sensei…
Maui’s Kula Elementary Selected as State-Funded Pre-K Classroom
Maui’s Kula Elementary School was selected as one of five state-funded Pre-K classrooms for the 2018-2019 school year.
Missing Person: Kara Marie Platt, Last Seen Aug. 8
Maui police are asking for help in locating Kara Platt who was reported missing and was last seen on Aug. 8 in Makawao.
Mechanical Problems Affect Refuse Pickup in Wailuku
Due to mechanical problems, a residential refuse collection route in Wailuku was not picked up today, Thursday, Aug, 10, 2017.
UPDATE: Sewage Spill Enters Ocean Near Kahului Harbor
The public is advised to stay out of the waters in Kahului of from Kanaloa Avenue to Linekona Street due to a 68,000 gallon sewage spill.
UPDATE: Pi‘ilani Hwy Now OPEN at Mile 31
The Piʻilani Hwy is now open at Mile 31 in Kaupō following maintenance work in the area. The road was closed at around 10 a.m., and was reopened at 2:22 p.m.
Navy Region Hawai‘i Under New Leadership
Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort took over duties as commander of the Navy Region Hawaiʻi and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific today.
Makawao Waterline Repairs May Disrupt Service, Aug. 10
Due to repairs to a water main off Olinda Rd, low water pressure to a temporary interruption in water service may occur for some Makawao customers.
Lifeguards on Patrol After Shark Sighting at Ho‘okipa
Lifeguards at Hoʻokipa Beach along Maui’s North Shore were patrolling the area on Wednesday afternoon following a shark sighting reported near shore.
Health Dept. Confirms First Case of Rat Lungworm Disease on O‘ahu in 2017
This is the first case of rat lungworm disease contracted on Oʻahu in 2017, bringing the statewide total of confirmed cases to 16 for this year.
Police Surveillance of Twin Falls Nets Car Break-In Arrest
Marcus Hersom of Wailuku was arrested during police surveillance of the Twin Falls area, following numerous reports of recent car break-ins at the location.
Viral Tinder Couple Enjoys First Date on Maui
Viral Tinder couple chose Maui as their first-date destination paid for by Tinder.
