Maui News
Appointments Being Taken for Philippine Consulate Mobile Outreach
The County of Maui is scheduling appointments for the Philippine Consulate mobile outreach on Maui on Nov. 18 and 19.
UH Discovery Changes Understanding of Universe
A recent discovery by UH astronomers fundamentally affects our understanding of the origin of many of the elements common on Earth and in our bodies.
High Surf Advisory Extended for Maui, Moloka‘i Eastern Shores
The National Weather Service has continued the High Surf Advisory for the east-facing shores of Moloka‘i and Maui, in effect through 6 p.m. Friday.
Kahului Teen Rescued from Makamaka‘ole Gulch
Rescue crews reached the top of the 30-foot waterfall and found a 16-year-old male from Kahului sitting on the rocks below the waterfall waiting for rescuers.
Brush Fire in Haʻikū
https://www.facebook.com/mauinow/videos/10156768486009867/ UPDATE 7:40 p.m. Roadway is closed. ——– There is a brush fire on the makai side of Hana Hwy. between Haʻikū Rd and Pauwela Rd. Maui Police Department and the Maui Fire Department are on scene. Contraflow traffic on the road. More information will be provided as it becomes available. RELATED LINK Maui Fire: […]
TV Special to Document Lehua Island Restoration Project
A project aimed at eradicating the invasive rats from the island will be the subject of a 30-minute TV documentary showcasing the operation from beginning to end.
Brush Fire at Pāʻia Mill
Maui Now has received reports of a fire on Baldwin Ave in Pāʻia across from Pāʻia Bay about a quarter-mile into the cane fields.
PHOTO UPDATE: Coast Guard Continues Search for Missing Helicopter
The US Coast Guard is continuing the search for two people who were aboard a Robinson R44 helicopter helicopter that went missing off the northwest side of Moloka‘i
13 Traffic Fatalities in Maui County since Jan. 1
Since Jan. 1 there have been 13 traffic fatalities on Maui compared to 16 the same time last year.
Hotel Wailea Ranked No. 1 in Hawai‘i
Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of the 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards, ranking Hotel Wailea as the #1 Top Hotel in Hawai‘i.
Firefighters Continue Search for Missing Helicopter Off Moloka‘i
Maui Fire Department crews on Moloka‘i assisted the U.S. Coast Guard in the search yesterday for a missing helicopter with two adult males on board.
Lāna‘i Landfill Partial Closures, Oct. 18–21
Due to insufficient staffing, the Lāna‘i Landfill will close at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 21.
Maui Lab Gets Green Light on Medical Marijuana Testing
Hawai‘i Department of Health certifies Pharmlab Hawaii LLC on Maui to begin testing medical cannabis.
Hawai‘i Joins 10 States Suing Homeland Security Department
Ten states are suing the U.S. DOHS for failure to respond to a request for information relating to the detention and deportation of immigrants.
Maui County Pools to Close Early for Staff Training
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool and the Upcountry Pool on Maui will close early for lifeguard training on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Above Average Rainfall Probable for Maui’s Wet Season
Recovery from existing drought conditions is probable for windward Maui. However, existing drought may persist or worsen in some of Maui County’s leeward areas.
Hawai‘i Blocks Trump’s Third Travel Ban
Federal District Judge Derrick K. Watson today ordered a nationwide injunction against President Donald Trump’s third travel ban.
