Maui News
UPDATE: Exhausted Hiker Airlifted from Wailuku Heights at 3,200 Ft
A 60-year-old Wailuku man was airlifted to safety after he became lost in the mountainous terrain above the Wailuku Heights subdivision on Tuesday afternoon. Fire officials say the man had set out from his Main Street home at around 7 a.m. for a hike to the “White Cross” near the entrance of ʻĪao Valley, but […]
Kula Home Fire Results in $20K in Damage
The fire was reported at 11:51 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at a 1,500 square foot, one-story duplex located in the 1000 block of Polipoli Road.
Maui Lawmaker Calls on Governor to Resolve Bus Crisis
Maui’s McKelvey said the lack of qualified drivers should have been disclosed during the procurement process, especially when it is a new Oʻahu based vendor…
Girl Seriously Injured in Fall at Kaihalulu Beach, Hāna
The 7-year-old girl from La Baule, France, struck her head on the rocks after falling about 12 feet from the Kaihalulu Trail in Hāna, Maui.
UPDATE: $1.17M Damage at Maui Meadows Home Fire
The 3,535 sq. ft. home was completely destroyed. Damages were estimated at $1.13M to the structure and its contents. Two vehicles were also destroyed and…
Pukalani Chevron Robbed at Gunpoint, Two Arrested
Maui police have arrested two individuals in connection with an armed robbery investigation following an incident reported at the Pukalani Chevron in June.
Air-1 Dispatched for Mountain Rescue Above Wailuku
A hiker was airlifted to safety at around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 after becoming lost in the hills above Wailuku Heights.
Maui Judge Rules Against Challenge to Liquor Commission
Maui Judge Rhonda Loo today ruled against plaintiffs in a lawsuit that challenged the handling of rule changes made by the Liquor Control Commission.
North Korea Threatens to Strike Guam
In statements on state-run TV, North Korea says it is “carefully examining” a plan to strike the US Pacific territory of Guam with missiles.
Surveillance Images Released of Wailuku Burglary Suspect
Maui police today released surveillance imagery of a male individual they say was involved a burglary at the Banana Bungalow in Wailuku last month.
UPDATE: Missing Person Higashino, Located
Lihau Higashino was last seen on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 at his home on Malaihi Road in Upper Waiehu. He is described as 6’2″ tall, weighs 150 pounds, and…
Maui Dispensary is First in State to Begin Sales of Medical Cannabis
Maui Grown Therapies is the first medical cannabis dispensary in the state to receive the okay from the state to begin selling medical cannabis to patients.
Lawsuit Seeks Greater Transparency from Liquor Commission
Although the rules were ultimately reversed, the lawsuit remains in place as plaintiffs seek to address issues over proper notification and transparency.
UPDATE: Fire Destroys Home of Maui Meadows Part Time Residents
Fire officials say the owners are part-time Maui residents and currently live in Massachusetts. A tenant living in the cottage next door was at home at the…
Maui High & Maui Waena School Bus Schedules Temporarily Modified
Maui High and Maui Waena Intermediate school bus routes will be temporarily consolidated due to a current shortage of drivers.
Rescue: Female Falls 20 Feet at Wailua Lookout
Emergency crews are responding to a report of a female that was injured after falling over the side of the Wailua Lookout area in East Maui.
Drug Sweep at Mākena Nets 3 Arrests
Maui police arrested 3 men for allegedly selling and possessing illegal drugs on Friday as part of an operation targeting street-level drug dealing in Mākena…
Maui Police Earn 8th Award of Accreditation
The Maui Police Department was awarded it’s eighth recognition of national accreditation, signifying excellence in public safety and commitment to community.
Power Restored: 7,200 Lose Power from Makawao to Hāna After Tree Trimming Incident
UPDATE: Power has since been restored to all affected customers. Power was knocked out in areas from Makawao to Hāna following a tree trimming incident…
Alexander Academy Embraces New Home in Hāli‘imaile
A dance academy on Maui is now settling into its new studio in Hāliʻimaile after scrambling to vacate the Old Kula Community Center building several months ago.
