Maui News
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.
Power Restored to 930 in Wailea After Tree Trimming Incident
Maui Electric has restored power to all customers in Wailea following a tree trimming incident where a branch dropped on overhead lines along S Kīhei Rd.
Fernanda Intensifies to Hurricane, Hawai‘i Forecasters Monitoring Track
Forecasters are monitoring Hurricane Fernanda in the East Pacific for potential impacts as it tracks west towards Hawaiʻi.
“Tools for School” Drive Shopping Spree
HMSA, Maui United Way, and Pacific Media Group joined forces at Office Max in Kahului to collect school supplies for children in need around Maui county.
Settlement Reached in Mākena Resort Development
As a result of the settlement agreement with ATC Mākena, the number of residential units was reduced from 158 to 134, in addition to other concessions.
Governor Vetoes 13 Bills, 2 Become Law Without Signature
Among the vetoed items was an aquarium bill that would have prohibited the state from issuing new permits for the use of fine meshed nets and traps.
Bookkeeper Sentenced for Embezzlement Against Maui Surfer
A bookkeeper was sentenced to 35 months in prison for her role in an embezzlement scheme that bilked Maui professional surfer, Clay Marzo and his mother out of
Road Work Slows Commute on Haleakalā Hwy
Motorists are advised of road work taking place on Haleakalā Highway near Firebreak Road. One lane is open in the area. Motorists can expect delays.
Abandoned Building in Ha‘ikū Consumed by Fire
A fire on Monday night destroyed a 400 square foot abandoned structure in Haʻikū before spreading to surrounding brush and trees.
FBI Arrests Hawai‘i Soldier on Terrorism Charges
Ikaika Kang, an active duty soldier assigned to Schofield Barracks, was arrested by an FBI SWAT team on July 8, for allegedly providing material support to ISIS
Maui Couple Celebrates Double Blessing: Twins! Twice!
Jenny and Kahoa Miller welcomed their second set of twins, this time a boy and girl, born on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Maui’s 24-Hour Alcohol Sales Law Reconsidered
The Maui Liquor Commission will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. for a public hearing to consider proposed changes to existing rules that were implemented in February.
Kahului Lani Project Calls for 164 Affordable Units for Seniors
A $47 million 164 unit Kahului Lani senior affordable housing project is proposed for development in at the intersection of Kane and Vevau Streets.
Haleakalā Seeks Volunteers for Pine Pulling Project
Haleakalā National Park continues its recruitment of local volunteers for its latest “pine pulling” project, on Saturday, July 15, 2017.
$350 M Kahului Airport CONRAC Gets Strong Bond Rating
Proceeds from the new CFC Revenue Bonds will be used to finance the construction of new consolidated rental car facilities at the Kahului Airport on Maui and…
Maui High School 2017 Hall of Honor Members Named
The 2017 Maui High School’s Hall of Honor includes: Clinton Shiraishi; Stewart Stant; Mamoru Yamasaki; Tony Medeiros; and Marilyn Morikawa.
Haleakalā Summit Restrooms Temporarily Closed
The restrooms located at the summit visitor’s center of Haleakalā National Park are temporarily closed due to a system malfunction.
Body Recovered from Kīlauea Volcano Caldera
The body of a 38-year-old man was recovered by park rangers early Sunday morning near the bottom of the Kīlauea caldera on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Pā‘ia Brush Fire Considered Suspicious, Homes Threatened
Neighbors reported seeing kids running from the open field just before the fire broke out. The fire was stopped about 10-feet short of the home on Ulumau Place
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 9, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 9, 2017
