Maui News
Kaua‘i Braces For More Rain: 340 Airlifted, 12 Landslides, Thousands of Pounds of Debris
The flood recovery effort continues on Kauaʻi where crews have airlifted a total of 340 people from Hā‘ena and Wainiha since Monday.
Threat of Heavy Rain Forecast Thursday to Friday
The heaviest rainfall is expected from Oʻahu to Hawaiʻi Island. Even moderate rain for an extended period can pose a threat to already saturated areas of Kauaʻi
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High Enterococci Bacteria Count at Hanaka‘ō‘ō, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Hanaka‘ō‘ō, Maui. Levels of 178/100 mL have been detected during routine beach monitoring
Monk Seal with Knife in its Mouth Sparks Concern Over Proper Trash Disposal
Crews observing a Hawaiian monk seal pup on Hawai‘i Island, spotted it playing with a bright orange object in its mouth. As they watched the seal dive beneath near-shore rocks and come back up they realized the pup, known affectionately as Manu‘iwa, was holding a knife in its mouth. The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources […]
Hashimoto Appointed to Maui District 8 House Seat
Gov. David Ige appointed Troy Hashimoto to the Maui House seat previously occupied by former Rep. Joe Souki.
EXCLUSIVE: Lāna‘i’s Hensley Celebrates KULEANA in Isle’s Newly Renovated Theater
Maui Now spoke with Lānaʻi resident Bill Hensley who was among the list of some 150 actors, primarily Maui County residents, who had parts in the film.
Stranded Campers Airlifted out of Remote Nāpali Coast, Kaua‘i
An estimated 25 people elected to be airlifted out of the Kalalau area of the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park on Monday.
Environmental Court Voids 131 Recreational Aquarium Collection Permits
More than 130 recreational aquarium collection permits are now void under a new ruling issued in Hawaiʻi’s Environmental Court on Thursday.
Six Graduate with Maui Police Department’s 86th Recruit Class
Members of the 86th Recruit class included: Seanelle Esperanza; Crista Wyatt; Teanu Rickard; Michael Russell; Scott McCalister and Andrew Szczepan.
Haleakalā NP Free Admission April 21, National Park Week Events
In celebration of National Park Week, entrance fees at Haleakalā will be waived for one day, on Saturday, April 21. There’s also a schedule of special events
Honoapi‘ilani Realignment Opens to Traffic on April 23
The newly completed Honoapiʻilani Highway realignment Phase IB-2 opens to traffic on Monday, April 23, 2018 following a blessing held over the weekend.
Lihikai Elementary Closed, No Electricity Following Vehicle-Pole Accident
Lihikai Elementary in Kahului on Maui is closed today, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 due to no electricity at the school.
220+ Airlifted, Search and Rescue Continues on Flood Damaged Kaua‘i
More than 220 people have been airlifted from the Hā‘ena and Wainiha areas before multi-agency relief efforts ceased overnight on Monday and will commence again
152 Airlifted, 121 Evacuated by Bus From Flooded Kaua‘i Neighborhoods
Emergency rescue crews have evacuated 152 people by helicopter, 121 by bus and others by water from flooded Kauaʻi neighborhoods.
Research Reveals New Information on Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
Researchers in Hawaiʻi have published a paper providing new insight into the origin and development of the tree disease called Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
Drug, Marijuana Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign, April 20
After alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often linked to impaired driving.
‘Ahihi-Kina‘u Remains Closed Due to Continued Presence of Sharks
The area has been closed for two weeks, after numerous tiger sharks were spotted, apparently coming close to shore to follow pupping reef sharks.
Lower Honoapi‘ilani Partly Closed due to Waterline Break
Lower Honoapiʻilani Road in West Maui is partially closed due to an eight-inch waterline break.
Rep. Gabbard Advocates for Criminal Justice Reform
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard says Hawaiʻi pays more than $51,000 per year per prisoner locked up in Hawaiʻi–more than a year’s salary for many residents.
Kaua‘i Recovery Efforts Launched in Wake of Devastating Floods, Landslides
Gov. Ige, Mayor Carvalho and emergency personnel took an air tour of the devastated areas aboard a Hawai‘i National Guard Black Hawk helicopter this morning.
