Maui News
New Admiral to Lead Coast Guard 14th District
The Coast Guard 14th District held a change of command ceremony bidding farewell to Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins and welcoming Rear Adm. Brian K. Penoyer.
Crews Douse Kīhei Grass Fire
Maui firefighters doused a small grass fire in a field to the north of the Kīhei Recycling and Redemption Center on East Welakahao Road on Tuesday night.
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Kīhei Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Crash with Garbage Truck
A 33-year-old man from Kīhei, Maui sustained life-threatening injuries in a crash Wednesday morning on North Kīhei Road.
Hawai‘i Schools to Launch New Lunch Payment App, May 7
The Hawaii State Department of Education will launch the online school lunch payment system, EZSchoolPay, on Monday, May 7, 2018.
$19.7 Million in Damage, 532 Homes Impacted by April Flood
The team validated 532 homes impacted by the flooding and landslides, five of which are second homes. Over 115 homes were identified with sufficient damage…
Maui Police Plan Cinco de Mayo Impaired Driving Enforcement
Starting Friday and continuing through the weekend, the Maui police will increase impaired driving enforcement in conjunction with the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
BREAKING: Agencies Mobilize for Possible Volcanic Eruption in Lower Puna
County, State and Federal agencies are preparing for a possible eruption amid continuous earthquakes along the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea Volcano.
Hōkūle‘a Makes Early Return to O‘ahu to Repair Damaged Hulls
Hōkūleʻa returned to Oʻahu from Hawaiʻi Island earlier than scheduled due to damage to the canoe’s hulls that are in need of immediate repairs.
Hawai‘i Ingredient Ban on Sunscreen and Pesticides, First in Nation if Signed
If signed into law, Hawai‘i will become the first state in the nation to ban the sale of all sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, and the first…
Kīhei Man Missing as Family Faces Eviction
Maui police are seeking help in locating Paul John Enns of Kīhei who went missing amid reports of possible emotional distress as his family faces eviction.
Mural of Old Maui High School to be Unveiled
Renowned artist Phil Sabado was commissioned last summer by the Maui High School Foundation to create a visual of the school’s original campus at Hamakuapoko.
Rep. Gabbard Visits Maui, Honors Vietnam Veterans
Rep. Gabbard met with organizers of the Kaʻehu Project, delivered the keynote at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Service and hosted a Congress On Your Corner
Maui Police Issue 1,211 Citations During Distracted Driver Enforcement
1,211 citations were issued including 554 for distracted driving, during an enforcement campaign targeting violators of the mobile electronic device law.
Electronic Recycling Restrictions Begin
The county’s E-cycling program will no longer accept a list of items including DVDs, VCRs, phones, cameras, projectors, CD players, amplifiers and speakers.
Moana to Premiere in ‘Olelo Hawai‘i at World Oceans Day
The ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi-version of Disney’s Moana will premiere at World Oceans Day on Sunday, June 10, at Ko Olina Resort.
Student Meals to Feature Maui Gold Pineapples
Maui-grown pineapples are being incorporated into student meals statewide as part of the ʻAina Pono Hawaiʻi State Harvest of the Month program in May.
Increased Earthquake Activity Below Kīlauea Volcano Means Outbreak of Lava Possible
While it is not possible to predict where an outbreak could occur, the area east of Puʻu Oʻo is a possible location.
No Tsunami After 4.2 Quake On South Flank of Kīlauea
There was no tsunami threat after an early morning earthquake on the South Flank of the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island.
Siren and Emergency Alert System Test May 1, 2018
The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m.
Unexploded Ordnance Found Off Ha‘ikū Road
An piece of unexploded ordnance was found in front of a residence off Haʻikū Road near Hāna Highway on Monday, April 30, 2018.
