Maui News
Maui Ranked Among Best Places to Visit in US
The publication highlighted Maui’s idyllic beaches, parks and east Maui’s Kaihalulu sands and Road to Hana, calling Maui “escapism at its finest.”
California Man Pulled Unresponsive from Hulopo‘e Beach, Lāna‘i
The male victim is a 66-year-old California man, and also a part-time Lānaʻi resident.
Oprah Leads Special Conversation on Maui, June 26
Global media leader and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey will appear for a special conversation at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater on June 26, 2017.
Legislative Leaders Target Special Session on Rail
A joint letter was sent to the Executive Director of the FTA advising the FTA of the Legislature’s commitment to convene a special session in July or August.
VIDEO: Hōkūle‘a Continues to Spread Mālama Honua Message
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will continue to sail around the Hawaiian Islands to reconnect and share stories & lessons learned on the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage.
Haleakalā Nat’l Park Seeks Cultural Practitioners
Haleakalā National Park continues to seek cultural practitioners from local communities for is Hana Noʻeau program, a series of cultural demonstrations…
Kmart Closes Kahului Store After 24 Years
The Big Kmart in Kahului officially closed its doors on Sunday, June 18, 2017, after nearly 24 years in business at the Dairy Road location.
California Man Pulled from Waters at Nāpili, Maui
The 68-year-old male victim from California had been snorkeling with a friend not far from shore in Nāpili when the friend noticed that the man was not moving.
Traffic Advisory: Ha‘ikū Road Now OPEN, Downed Tree Removed
UPDATE: 7:25 am.. Haʻikū Rd is now OPEN. Crews have since cleared the tree from the roadway.
Hōkūleʻa’s Unforgettable Homecoming
It is estimated that 50,000 people came to Magic Island to welcome home the Hōkūleʻa from her three-year worldwide voyage.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: June 18, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: June 18, 2017
Mainland Company Helps Lahaina Community While on Vacation
VMware believes that big things have small beginnings and want to do their part to give back while they are here and hope to inspire others to do the same.
Hōkūleʻa Greeted by Tens of Thousands
Tens of thousands of people greeted the Hōkūleʻa during a 4-hour parade of wa’a leading to the legendary vessel to its overnight mooring off Magic Island.
Homeward Bound Hōkūleʻa Spotted on Overflight
Hōkūleʻa and the Hikianalia are expected to moor at Magic Island by 9 a.m., with an official welcome ceremony to follow at 10 a.m.
Lawsuit Threatened Over Airport Light Impacts on Rare Seabirds
The complaint alleges lighting at state-operated airports and harbors on Kaua‘i, Maui and Lāna‘i are causing injuries & death to critically imperiled seabirds.
Missing Person: Woman Last Seen June 15 in Waihe‘e
Carmel Yoshida, 27, is described as 5’4″ tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen on June 15, 2017 walking toward Wailuku.
Mālama Maui Nui Launches 2017 Cleanup Campaign
Mālama Maui Nui hosts its Get the Drift and Bag It annual cleanup campaign on Sept. 16, 2017. The public is invited to clean local beaches and ocean waters…
Haleakalā Sunrise Summit Visitation Public Comments Accepted
Haleakalā NP is seeking public comment as they develop an environmental assessment to address overcrowding and resource concerns during sunrise visitation.
Kahekili Highway Road Stabilization Begins July 10
A $3.7 million roadway stabilization project on the Kahekili Highway in Kahakuloa begins next month to address deteriorating conditions.
Re-Examination Ordered for Mental Fitness of Murder Suspect
A man accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife last year at the Kehalani Foodland will undergo another round of mental examinations.
