Maui News
OHA Issues Statement Relating to Maui Sand Dunes
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs called upon Maui Lani Partners to temporarily cease all sand and other resource extraction and grading.
New Residential Landfill Fees Begin Today in Central Maui
A new residential landfill fee begins today, July 1, 2017 for users of the Central Maui Landfill only.
Dead Boa Constrictor Found Near Garden Preserve on Kaua‘i
A five-foot boa constrictor was found dead in an area that is a preserve for many endangered native birds and other biota on the island of Kauaʻi.
Transition Complete: Maui Hospital Under New Management
Today, the hospital begins working through a long list of priorities – expanding stroke, cardiovascular, orthopedics and trauma programs, reducing ER wait times
One Day Away: Maui Hospital On Cusp of New Management
Starting tomorrow, July 1, 2017, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital, and Lānaʻi Hospital will be part of the Maui Health System a subsidiary of Kaiser.
14 More Mumps Cases Confirmed; Big Island Reports its 1st Case for 2017
The Big Island has recorded its 1st confirmed residential mumps case this year. It is among 14 new cases confirmed in Hawaiʻi amid an ongoing outbreak on Oʻahu.
Imported Coffee-Growing Kits Confiscated
About 500 coffee-growing kits imported from the US Mainland are being pulled from shelves at 42 Long’s Drugs stores across the state.
Monk Seal Gives Birth to Newborn Pup in Waikiki
A Hawaiian monk seal and her newborn pup are getting some extra attention as the baby seal is weaned over the next 5 to 7 weeks at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki.
California Woman Medevaced After Rescue at Honolua Bay
The 19-year-old woman from California was snorkeling at Honolua Bay with family members when other snorkelers found her floating unresponsive…
DMVL Access to Honolulu Mainframe System Back Online
Operations at Maui DMVL’s are back up to normal after glitches with the Honolulu mainframe slowed services earlier this week.
Maui Sewer Rate Increases to Take Effect July 1
The Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Reclamation Division advises customers that the sewer user fee will increase by an average of three percent when rate hikes go into effect on July 1, 2017.
Substitute & Part-Time Teachers are Not Entitled to $56M in Back Wages
The Hawaii Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Wednesday, that certain substitute teachers and part-time teachers who had worked for the State at relevant times between 2000 and 2012 are not entitled to back wages or interest for alleged underpayments by the State.
Power Restored Sprecklesville, Pā‘ia, Kū‘au
UPDATE: Maui Electric has since restored power to all customers affected by the early morning outage in Sprecklesville, Pāʻia and Kūʻau as of 6:16 a.m.
Injured Hiker Airlifted From Pīpīwai Trail
A 59-year-old California man was airlifted after injuring his ankle while hiking on the Pipiwai Trail near Waimoku Falls in East Maui.
Waiehu Man Critically Inured in Opihi Picking Accident
A 33-year-old Waiehu man suffered critical injuries in an opihi picking accident at the area often referred to as the “Olivine Pools” in Kahakuloa on Wednesday afternoon.
Public Comment Sought on Maui Sludge Drying/Biogas Facility
The biogas facility would utilize equipment to digest energy crops grown on former HC&S plantation lands, and sourced locally from Central Maui Feedstocks.
AAA Hawai‘i Offers “Tipsy Tow” For 4th of July
AAA Hawaiʻi is offering a “tipsy tow” service during the July 4th holiday, as a last resort for individuals needing a ride home after drinking.
Mosquito Response in Hawai‘i Ramps Up Ahead of Awareness Week
The Health Department has been ramping up its vector control capacity by increasing staff on all islands, conducting training on mosquito surveillance and…
Remote Olinda Forest Fire Sparked by Downed Power Line
The Makawao fire crew arrived at about 2:53 p.m. to find an area of shrubs and underbrush burning in a forested area of Waihou Spring Forest Reserve
DMVL Times Slow Due to Honolulu Computer Issues
Maui DMVL says it is experiencing longer than usual wait times due to Honolulu computer issues, there is no word on when the issue will be resolved.
