Maui News
Maui Stage 1 Water Shortage Re-Issued for Upcountry
Due to the Stage 1 water shortage, all Upcountry water consumers are asked to conserve water and to avoid any unnecessary water use until further notice.
Maui Lane Closures on Hāna Hwy and Waiehu Beach Rd
Work involves road maintenance on the Hāna Highway between Mile Markers 14 and 15 in Haʻikū and resurfacing work in Pāʻia near the Pāʻia Mini-Bypass.
Fernanda Takes NW Turn, Steady Weakening Forecast
The official intensity forecast shows steady weakening of Hurricane Fernanda with the system becoming a remnant low around day 5.
Roland Cazimero Dies, 66
Family and friends of island musician and entertainer Roland Cazimero are mourning his loss today after his death last night at the age of 66.
Mahana Estates Fire Burns Garage Under Construction
Fire investigators say the cause was believed to have been the self-ignition of rags containing wood finishing products.
Kahului Vehicle Fire Destroys Pick-up Truck
Maui firefighters were called to a vehicle fire on Huali Way in Kahului early Sunday morning, July 16, 2017.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 16, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 16, 2017
West Maui Disaster Plan Meeting, July 20
On Thursday, July 20, Maui Electric representatives Chris Reynolds and Kuhea Asiu, will discuss MECO storm response and power restoration efforts.
Circuit Court Dismisses Medical Aid-in-Dying Case
Noting that the legislation generated 2,613 pages of testimony and comments, the court said “this underscores that the relief sought by the plaintiffs is political, not judicial, in nature and should be addressed by the political branches of government.”
New Research Uses Satellites to Predict End of Volcanic Eruptions
The model predicted that once a lava flow-forming eruption begins, the rate at which lava exits the vent quickly rises to a peak and then reduces to zero over a much longer period of time
Main Line Break Floods Home Depot, Kahului
Crews are working to clean Home Depot in Kahului after a main supply line broke at around 11 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017, flooding the store with about an inch of water in some locations.
TripAdvisor: Kīhei Among Best Places to Stay in Hawai‘i
The publication analyzed the weekly cost of a two-bedroom vacation rental between June 1 and Aug. 31, and found that the median weekly rate for Kīhei is $1728.
Pi‘iholo Tree Removal Progress: 20 Down, 92 to Go
The county’s effort to remove 112 hazardous trees from an area along Piʻiholo Road is nearly 18% complete since crews began the removal process on Monday.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Travel Ban Plaintiffs
Hawaiʻi federal district Judge Derrick K. Watson on Thursday afternoon issued an order in favor of Hawaiʻi in it’s challenge of the Trump travel ban.
Maui Fugitive Arrested After Alleged Mainland Shooting, Carjacking
A man wanted on an arrest warrant on Maui, Kevin Kealoha, 34, has been arrested in California after a series of crimes between Nevada and Southern California.
DMVL Offices Closed for Staff Training
All County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing offices are closed today, Friday, July 14, 2017, for staff training.
Fernanda Strengthens to Category 4 Hurricane
Hurricane Fernanda continued to strengthen and as of Friday afternoon was classified as a Category 4 system with sustained winds of 130 mph.
Maui Liquor Law Repeal Unanimously Approved
The Maui County Liquor Commission on Wednesday unanimously voted to repeal a law that had allowed retailers to sell liquor around the clock.
Baldwin Ave Open, Brush Fire Extinguished
UPDATE: BALDWIN AVE OPEN, FIRE EXTINGUISHED (Update: 2:15 p.m. 7.13.17) The fire is extinguished, Baldwin Avenue (390) is completely open.
Maui is Best Island in Hawai‘i, 6th Year in a Row
Maui was named the number one island in Hawaiʻi for the 6th year in a row, according to Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2017.
