Maui News
Maui County Charity Walk Surpasses Record, Raises $1,159,053
A total of $1,087,009 was raised on Maui alone – breaking the million-dollar mark for the first time at the 39th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.
Lottery Numbers Drawn for Maui’s Kulamalu Hale
A total of 380 applications were picked up for the County of Maui’s new Kulamalu Hale affordable family housing project.
Ongoing Utility Work: W Alu Rd Closed to May 23
The delay in opening West Alu Road is attributed to unforeseen existing utilities being encountered during the installation of the new utility lines.
Quonset Hut Destroyed in Kahului Fire
The fire destroyed a 1,100 square foot unoccupied quonset hut across from the Joint Training Center used to train MFD and state ARFF firefighters.
Traffic Advisory: Head-On Collision in Kū‘au/Ho‘okipa
Motorists are advised of a motor vehicle collision reported at around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 on the Hāna Highway in the Kūʻau/Hoʻokipa area.
LA to Maui Flight Lands Safely After Scare
Hawaiian Airlines Flight 33 from Los Angeles to Maui landed safely on Friday after a reported possible threat. Passengers were allowed to disembark at around..
Restroom Improvements at Haleakalā Summit Begin May 22
Work will begin on restroom improvements in the Summit District at Park Headquarters Visitor Center located at 7,000 feet.
Water Department Secures Permanent Status of Wākiu Well C
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health Safe Drinking Water Branch has granted final approval in designation of the new Wākiu Well C as a permanent water source.
“Blossoms for the Brave” Lei-Making Event to Honor Veterans
The Maui Blossoms for the Brave event aims to make a total of more than 2,846 lei, which will be placed on veterans’ graves on Memorial Day in Makawao.
Kayaker Airlifted, Stranded Overnight in Nāhiku
The kayaker had launched from Nāhiku Landing by himself on Monday afternoon but ran into trouble when winds and ocean swells picked up drastically.
Shed Destroyed in Ha‘ikū Fire, $10,000 in Damages
A shed was destroyed in a structure fire reported on Thursday morning on Awalau Road in Haʻikū, Maui.
8th Annual Keiki Tilapia Fishing Tournament, Saturday
The 8th Annual Keiki Tilapia Fishing Tournament takes place this Saturday, May 13, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., along Kā‘anapali Golf Courses Pond as a benefit for Maui United Way.
VIDEO: Hōkūle‘a Re-Visits Mataiea For 1st Time in 40 Years
It’s been over 40 years since Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa first arrived in Mataiea, which is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Attempted Murder Investigation Launched After Attempted Vehicle Theft in Kīhei
The investigation stems from an attempted vehicle theft in which a resident observed an unknown man attempting to start up a motorcycle belonging to a neighbor.
VIDEO: Burned Out Vehicle Found at Center of Waiehu Fire
The fire was reported at around 9:19 a.m. on Wednesday in the former macadamia nut fields mauka of Kahekili Hwy, between Waiehu Beach Rd and Makaʻala Dr.
Half-Acre Fire on Hāna Highway, Nāhiku
The incident was reported at around 4:06 a.m. on Wednesday by a passing motorist who reported seeing lots of smoke in the Nāhiku area near Mile 22 of Hana Hwy.
Proposed Kalama Skate Park Improvements Unveiled
The Kalama Skate Park improvement concepts were developed from input gathered from skaters at the initial meeting, held last month in Kīhei, Maui.
VIDEO: Liquor Commission Votes to Revisit Maui Liquor Laws
The Maui Liquor Commission voted today to take the proposed changes to the existing rules back to the public for consideration.
New Mural to Beautify Lokelani Intermediate School
The inspiration of the mural is centered around the namesake of the school, Lokelani and evolved into themes that honor a rite of passage for the students…
Global Survey Leads to Plan for Coral Bleaching Recovery
Two summers of coral bleaching in waters around the NW and Main Hawaiian Islands have led to the development of Hawaiʻi’s 1st-ever Coral Bleaching Recovery Plan
