Maui News
Drive Aloha Month Begins to Encourage Safe Driving
The campaign was initiated in August 2016 to encourage all users of the road to practice safe and courteous behavior
Pīpīwai Trail Temporarily Closed for Boardwalk Repair, Aug. 10
A section of the Pīpīwai Trail–from the foot bridge to Waimoku Falls–will close from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10th for boardwalk repairs.
Maui Swears-in New Deputy Fire Chief
The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety welcomed New Deputy Fire Chief, Lionel Montalvo to the post during a swearing-in and badge pinning ceremony.
Kāko’o Haleakalā Protest: Police Force Questioned During Injury to Demonstrator
Six people were arrested during a Kāko’o Haleakalā demonstration in which protesters formed lines, bound together at the hands and lay on the ground as police..
Specialty License Plates Feature Haleakalā, Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP
Specialty license plates are now available from local DMVL offices, featuring colorful, iconic scenes from Haleakalā and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Parks.
Shortage of CDL School Bus Drivers on Maui Results in Temporary Route Modifications
The State Department of Education today announced route modifications to school bus service at Maui High, Lahainaluna High, Baldwin High and ʻĪao Intermediate.
Maui is First Stop on Hōkūleʻa Statewide Sail
Honolua Bay will be the first of 40 stops during the eight-month Mahalo Hawaiʻi sail
Plans for Former Makanalua Bombing Range to be Discussed
The US Army Corps of Engineers will convene a public meeting on in its Proposed Plan for the former Makanalua Bombing Range Munitions Response Site on Molokaʻi.
55,000 on Maui to Receive Jury Questionnaires
Beginning Aug. 7, 2017 an estimated 55,000 juror questionnaires will be mailed out to residents in Maui County.
Temporary Closure of Unencumbered Lands on Haleakalā During Convoy
The state DLNR today announced it will implement a temporary closure of unencumbered lands on Haleakalā during a convoy that starts today to the DKIST.
Metals, Computer Recycling in Hāna August 3-5
Metals and Computer Recycling will take place from Thursday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the East Maui community of Hāna.
Demonstration Planned on Maui Telescope Convoy Route to Haleakalā
The group Kākoʻo Haleakalā is protesting ongoing construction atop the mountain, which they consider sacred.
Siren, Emergency Alert Test: Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017
The state’s monthly test of the statewide outdoor warning siren system is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 at 11:45 a.m.
DOH Certifies Steep Hill Hawai‘i to Begin Cannabis Testing
The state Department of Health has certified the first cannabis testing facility in Hawaiʻi, paving the way for dispensaries to now begin testing their prod…
Automated Fee Station Used During Temporary Staff Shortage at Haleakalā
Maui Now received reports that the wait times for entrance during these periods have increased, & some reported being unprepared for the credit card only system
Hōkūleʻa Coming to Honolua, Aug. 19
Hōkūleʻa will come to Honolua Bay on Aug. 19, crew members will help plant trees and spread the message of Mālama Honua and there will be canoe tours on Sunday, Aug. 20
Enhancing Coastal Resilience in West Maui
The Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System will be developing a high-resolution, real-time wave run-up forecast and notification system for West Maui starting in October.
Arrests Made in Pohoiki Shooting, 3 Injured
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 49-year-old Puna man for attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident in Puna on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
Kīhei DMVL Office Reopens After Extended Closure
The Kīhei DMVL office reopened on Wednesday, July 26, after a 3.5 week closure. Crews worked to install more service counters and improve office infrastructure
