Maui News
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.
Limited Mobility Kids Participate in Inaugural Camp Bow Wow
Children with limited mobility from across the state are participating in the inaugural Camp Bow Wow this week at the Assistance Dogs of Hawaiʻi Campus on Maui.
5,000+ Join Telephone Town Hall on Hurricane, Disaster Preparedness
More than 5,000 Hawaiʻi residents participated in US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s “Telephone Town Hall” on hurricane and disaster preparedness Monday evening.
4th of July Fireworks Information for Maui
The sale of 4th of July fireworks begins this Thursday, June 29, and ends on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Oprah Shares Message on Maui to “Live Your Best Life”
More than 5,000 people welcomed Oprah Winfrey to her very first appearance on Maui as she lead a special conversation designed to inspire Hawaiʻi residents to..
Kahului Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Haleakalā Hwy Street Bike Crash
The operator of the street bike was ejected and collided with a silver 2015 Mazda multi-purpose vehicle traveling west on Haleakalā Highway.
Brush Fire at Pūlehu/Ōma‘opio Junction
Firefighters arrived on scene at 12:15 a.m. to find a 20 x 100 foot strip of grass & brush burning off the shoulder of the road at the Pūlehu/Ōmaʻopio junction.
County Clerk Seeks Historical Artifacts and Materials
The county clerk is asking for the public’s assistance to help gather artifacts and materials that tell the history of the County of Maui government.
Rat Lungworm Meeting Planned for Lāna‘i City, July 6
A number of public health experts and community partners will be present to share their findings and recommendations on preventing the spread of rat lungworm
DMVL Kīhei to Close for Office Improvements
The Kīhei Satellite Office will be closing on July 3, 2017, for approximately three and a half weeks
Maui Motorcyclist Dies in Hāna Highway Collision
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle crash on the Hāna Highway. Maui police have since identified the man as Christopher Andricopoulos of Kīhei.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: June 25, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: June 25, 2017
Lowering Kona Crab Catch Limits Considered
The State is looking to extend the closed season and additional gear restrictions for Kona Crab in the Hawaiian Islands to prevent overfishing.
Intent to Veto List Includes Bills on Aquarium Fish, Tiny Homes, Motorcycle Safety
Governor David Ige’s intent to veto list includes measures relating to tiny homes, motorcycle safety and aquarium fish permits.
$789K Pier Replacement Begins at Mānele, Lāna‘i
The project will include the removal of 11 existing wooden finger piers and installation of new aluminum framed finger piers with slip resistant decking.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, June 24-30
Roadwork is planned in Wailuku and Haʻikū on Maui this week, resulting in alternating lane closures between Monday, June 26 and Friday, June 30.
VIDEO: Count Down to July 1st Maui Hospital Transition
Dr. David Ulin, Chief Medical Director, Maui Health System provides some insight into what Maui residents can expect as the transition takes place on July 1st.
West Maui Power Outage, Traffic Advisory
Crews are responding to a power outage affecting the west side of the island. Maui police say traffic lights are out from Launiupoko to Nāpili.
HVO Logs Renewed Seismic Activity at Lō‘ihi
This month alone (as of June 22), there have been 51 located earthquakes in the Lō‘ihi region.
