Maui News
Maui Students Accepted into Prestigious US Military Academies
Harlie Stone (Haleakalā Waldorf School) and Caleb Soo Hoo (Baldwin High), are among a list of 30 Hawaiʻi students that accepted into US service academies.
Enhanced Recommendations for Hurricane Kits: 14 Days of Provisions
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency has increased its recommendation from 7 to 14 days worth of provisions in emergency kits as the 2017 hurricane season begins
Maui Polystyrene Ban Signed into Law
Maui Mayor Arakawa signed a bill into law relating to restricting the use and sale of polystyrene foam containers. It’s set to go into effect on Dec. 31, 2018.
6 Months After Rock Slide, Pools of ‘Ohe‘o Remain Closed
The ʻOheʻo Pools will remain closed until risk assessment and mitigation to prevent further rockslides is complete. The area has been closed since Jan 3, 2017.
Staff Shortage Disrupts Makawao Trash Pickup
Due to a manpower shortage, trash was not collected on a residential refuse route in the Makawao area on Monday, June 5, 2017.
Woman Rescued Offshore at Kū‘au During SUP Downwind Run
A Maui woman is safe after being rescued in waters off of Kūʻau during a Maliko Bay to Kahului Harbor downwind run aboard a standup paddle board on Sunday.
Maui SUP Rescue: Utah Visitors Caught by Strong Winds
A Utah couple had gone out with a friend’s rental stand up paddle board and got into trouble after they got caught in the wind line at Kahekili Beach on Maui.
Small Brush Fire Doused on Lower Kimo Drive, Kula
Maui firefighters doused a brush fire, reported to be 50 yards behind a residence on Lower Kimo Drive at round 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: June 4, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: June 4, 2017
Immediate Short Term Foster Homes Sought for Shelter Dogs
The Maui Humane Society is seeking immediate short-term foster homes for dogs due to crowded conditions at the organization’s kennel.
2017 Maui Bon Dance Schedule, June 3 to Sept. 9
The first event takes place tonight Saturday, June 3 at the Lahaina Shingon Mission, with the final event taking place in the East Maui town of Hāna on Sept. 9.
Former Federal Prison Guard Sentenced: Lied About Inappropriate Behavior with Inmates
Diego Contreras, 31, formerly of Haleiwa, was sentenced to one year in prison on June 1, 2017, and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.
Mayday Call Leads to Rescue of 5 People From Sinking Vessel
Three children and two adults are safe after being rescued by the Coast Guard off their 50-foot sailing vessel in the Kaiwi Channel between Oʻahu and Molokaʻi, Friday.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 6.9 Aleutian Islands Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake reported at 12:25 p.m. on June 2, 2017 near the Aleutian Islands, Alaska.
Tracking the Latest Moves of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and scattered surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, some reaching the base of the pali.
6 Maui Schools Serving Free Summer Meals
63 public schools in Hawaiʻi, including six in Maui County, will serve meals through the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s summer food service program.
Victim in Nākālele Crash Identified, Foul Play Ruled Out
Maui police have positively identified the body of a man found within a wrecked vehicle at the bottom of Nākālele cliff as Justin Sadang, 24, of Lahaina.
Investigation Into Sale of Marijuana to Maui Students Nets Arrest
Maui police arrested a man in Lahaina on Tuesday following an investigation into the sale of marijuana to high school students at the Banyan Tree Park.
Trump Withdraws from Paris Climate Change Agreement
President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Agreement has prompted reaction from Hawaii leaders who are “appalled and disappointed.”
Brush Fire in Vacant Lot at Pi‘ihana, Wailuku
Maui firefighters battled a small 50 x 50 foot area of brush burning in a vacant lot between Piʻihana Road and the Wailuku River, near the Wailuku Post Office.
