Maui News
Pukalani Chevron Targeted in Armed Robbery
The Maui Police Department have launched an armed robbery investigation into an incident at the Pukalani Chevron, reported on Wednesday night, June 7, 2017.
Missing Swimmer Safe on Maui, Search Called Off
The search for a woman reported missing on Thursday evening, has since been called off after the woman was found to be safe on Friday afternoon.
Maui Police Chief Receives High Marks in Annual Evaluation
The Maui Police Commission says they believe that Chief Faaumu continues to lead the Police Department in an exemplary manner.
New Information on Missing Person, David Alex
Police say David Alex remains missing, but was last seen a week ago in Kīhei, Maui. The missing person report was initiated in Nov. 2016.
Hōkūle‘a Sights Haleakalā, Remains Under Kapu
The crew of Hōkūleʻa is close enough to Hawaiʻi to see Maui’s Haleakalā. The canoe remains under kapu until its planned arrival at Magic Island on June 17.
Search Underway for Missing Person at Cove Beach Park, Maui
Authorities are searching for Emily Walton who was reported missing by her boyfriend at around 9 p.m. on Thurs. She was last seen at Cove Beach Park in Kīhei.
Maui Crime Down 6% in May
Maui police responded to 74 burglaries, 70 vehicle thefts and 75 vehicle break-ins in Maui County for the month of May.
‘Oli Taught Ahead of Hōkūle‘a Homecoming
A series of workshops to teach an ʻoli that will be voiced as Hōkūleʻa concludes her historic worldwide journey during a homecoming celebration next weekend…
Water Source in ‘Ualapu‘e, Moloka‘i Tests Positive for E. Coli
E. coli bacteria has been detected in the ʻUalapuʻe Shaft in East Molokaʻi. Department officials say water from the ʻUalapuʻe system is safe to drink…
Downed Power Line Sparks Fire Off of Haleakalā Highway
The fire was ruled accidental and was caused by a downed electrical power line. A quarter-acre of grass and fallow sugar cane was blackened near Haleakalā Hwy.
5.3 Kīlauea, Hawaiʻi Earthquake Attributed to Settling of Volcano
There is no tsunami expected after a preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake on the south flank of the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island reported at 7:01a.m. 6.8.17
Visitor Pulled Unresponsive from Waters off Wailea Beach
A 58-year-old visitor from North Carolina was found floating and unresponsive, and was brought to shore by beach goers at Wailea Beach in South Maui.
West Maui Community Disaster Plan Meetings
A series of West Maui Community Disaster Planning Meetings will take place over the next three months, with the next meeting slated for Thursday, June 15…
2,351 Citations Issued During Maui Click-It-Or-Ticket Campaign
Officers issued a total of 2,351 citations including 615 for seatbelt violations, 28 for child restraint violations, 12 for pick-up truck restrictions and 180..
Large Ulua Caught at Mā‘alaea, Maui
This huge ulua was brought in from shore at Māʻalaea this afternoon at around 2 p.m. (Wednesday, June 7, 2017).
Massive Kaua‘i Sinkhole Reveals Source of 1586 Tsunami
The study determined that the origin of the 1586 tsunami in Sanriku, Japan was a mega-earthquake from the Aleutian Islands that washed coral ashore on Kauai.
Hawai‘i First State to Adopt Paris Accord Climate Commitments
Hawai‘i is the first state in the nation to enact legislation that implements portions of the Paris climate change agreement.
Motorists Reminded to Secure Cargo Loads
The state Department of Transportation joins a nationwide campaign to remind motorists to tie down cargo to prevent injury and road debris.
Suspicious Fire Blackens 5 Acres Near Kapalua Airport
Maui firefighters doused a five acre fire near the Kapalua Airport on Monday afternoon, and deemed the incident suspicious.
3 Recognized on Maui for Using AED to Save Visitor’s Life
Two Island Air flight attendants and an off-duty Moloka‘i police officer were recognized for recently coming to the aid of a woman in need of medical attention.
