Maui News
40th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk This Saturday
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is celebrating 40 years of giving back to the community with its annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk this Saturday, May 12
Maui Fire Chief Receives Positive Evaluation
Maui Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray received a positive review in the annual evaluation compiled by the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety Commission.
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Hawai‘i Delegation Urges Support of Disaster Declaration for Kīlauea Eruptions
Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation urged the President to act swiftly on a request for a disaster declaration for areas impacted by the Kīlauea Volcano eruptions
Kōkua Puna Donation Drive on Maui This Weekend
A community donation drive to assist evacuated residents of Puna on Hawai’i Island, displaced by ongoing Kīlauea eruptions, takes place on Saturday and Sunday.
Pu‘unēnē Brush Fire Ruled Accidental
The 20 x 60 foot fire in Pu‘unēnē was caused by a utility pole guy wire that broke off & contacted a nearby power line, causing sparking from an electrical arc.
BREAKING: ‘Ōhi‘a Fungus Discovered on Kaua‘i
Officials with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources say this is the less aggressive of two species of fungus known to cause Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
Southern Connector Road Between Honoapi‘ilani and Lahaina Bypass Opens Today
The Southern Connector Rd between the L Honoapiʻilani and the Honoapiʻilani Realignment Phase 1B-2 (aka Lahaina Bypass) opens at approximately 3:30 p.m. today.
Top Maui Headlines, 5/10/18
Eruption concerns escalate on Hawai‘i island, a falling rock turns fatal in Kīpahulu, and our local economy gets a boost. This and more in our video recap.
Second Turtle Killing in the Last Week Leads to an Arrest
Bronson Nakaahiki, 32, of Kaua‘i was arrested after witnesses reported seeing him allegedly slice a threatened Green sea turtle’s throat, then harvest meat
New Indictment Against Hawai‘i Hospital Escapee
The newly indicted case charges Saito with his escape from the Hawaii State Hospital, as well as four new counts of Identity Theft in the First Degree
Increased Vog Forecast, Explosive Event Possible
Due to a forecast of decreasing tradewinds, residents are advised to monitor their sensitivity to increased levels of sulfur dioxide this week.
Surfer Rescued off Pōhaku Park, Maui
Fire crews rescued a surfer off of Pōhau Beach Park in Kahana on Tuesday evening after the man’s leash broke.
$200,000 Award for Maui Food Innovation, Projected to Create 32 Jobs
The Economic Development Administration will award $210,000 to the University of Hawai‘i for the Maui Food Innovation Center.
Maui Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program Receives State Approval
Hale Makua Health Services received approval from the State Dept of Labor and Industrial Relations on its plans to launch a Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship.
Staff Shortage Affects Kula Trash Pickups
Due to a staff shortage, a refuse route in the Kula area today is being rescheduled to Thursday, May 10, 2018.
5 Tips to Protect Your Lungs From Volcanic Ash
We’ve been fortunate to have trade winds push the vog out to sea the past few days, but be aware of the changes that could potentially affect the entire state
Maui Student Named Merit Scholar
Graduating Maui High School senior, Laney Flanagan was selected as a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winner.
Lowering of Lava Lake Raises Potential for Explosive Eruptions
The steady lowering of the lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano has raised the potential for explosive eruptions in the coming weeks.
Traffic Advisory: Construction Delays on Maui Veterans Highway
Motorists are advised of heavy traffic on the Maui Veterans Highway due to reports of roadwork, Kahului bound w/traffic backed up near the Maui Humane Society
Haleakalā Visitors Generated $69.8 Million for Maui Economy in 2017
The report shows that in 2017, 1.1 million park visitors spent an estimated $69.8 million in the local gateway region while visiting Haleakalā National Park.
