Maui News
Rep. Ing Leads Reef Madness Event at State Capitol
An informational briefing takes place today at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, focusing on coral bleaching, overfishing and pollution.
Event Honors Takitani, Raises $195K for Maui Hospital
Nearly $195,000 was raised to support ongoing needs at the Maui Memorial Medical Center during an event honoring long-time hospital board member, Tony Takitani.
Casting Call for Hawaiian Language Version of Moana
Fluent Hawaiian language speakers and singers should submit a photo, cell number and a link to a Vimeo or YouTube video of them singing/chanting in HAWAIIAN to…
Fatal Waiehu Accident Claims Life of Wailuku Man
A fatal motor vehicle collision in Waiehu overnight claimed the life of a Wailuku man.
UPDATE: Waiehu Beach Road Traffic Accident, Electric Pole Down
Waiehu Beach Road is closed between Kūhiō Place and Makaʻala Drive due to a traffic accident and an electrical pole down blocking the roadway.
Halloween on Front Street Arrest Free in 2017
Police say there were no arrests made during this year’s event and no significant incidents were reported.
Kaua‘i Flooding Results in Temporary Closures, Fee Waivers
Flooding conditions on the island of Kauaʻi resulted in the temporary closure of Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge.
Visitors Snorkeling at Mākena and Kapalua Bay, Pulled to Shore Unresponsive
Emergency crews on Maui responded to two separate incidents on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, where visitors were pulled unresponsive from the ocean while snorkeling.
Stop Flu at School Vaccination Clinics Start Today
Approximately 35,000 students are expected to be vaccinated at more than 167 public schools statewide during the seven-week program.
Aloha Classic Called ON! at Ho‘okipa, Maui
With the wind and waves building overnight, head judge Duncan Coombs called competition ON at Hoʻokipa for today, Nov. 1, 2017.
10 Tons of Rubbish Collected From 130 Miles of Maui Coastline
More than 700 volunteers collected 10 tons of rubbish along 130 miles of coastline during Malama Maui Nui’s recent 2017 Get the Drift and Bag It! campaign.
Update: Power Restored to Traffic Lights on Hāna Hwy in Kahului
Traffic signals along Hāna Highway between Kamehameha Avenue and Haleakalā Highway are not functioning due to a power outage
Traffic Advisory/Updates: Honoapi‘ialani Accident at McGregor Pt
Maui police are responding to a report of a motor vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in the area of McGregor Point, reported at around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.
Elevated Enterococci Levels at Hanakaʻōʻō, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach in West Maui.
Manpower Shortage Disrupts Refuse Pickup in Kahului
Due to a manpower shortage, a refuse route in Kahului was missed today, Oct. 31. The trash route will be completed on Nov. 1
Brown Water Advisory Issued Near Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the area around Kakahaia Wildlife Refuge near Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi, due to heavy rains.
Recent Drought Results in Natural Disaster Area Designation for Maui County
The US Department of Agriculture has designated Maui County as a primary natural disaster area due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
BREAKING: No Additional Fee for “Private” Postpartum Rooms at Maui Hospital
Effective Nov. 1, 2017, Maui Health System will no longer collect fees for private postpartum rooms at the Maui Memorial Medical Center.
US Senators, Schatz Introduce Bill to Prevent Pre-emptive Strike on North Korea
The bill would prohibit funds from being used for kinetic military operations without Congressional approval unless the US faces an imminent threat or such action is necessary to defend citizens
