Maui News
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui, in this brief newscast with Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool.
Gabbard Questions Leaders on Hawaiʻi False Missile Alert
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard questioned state and federal leaders about the false ballistic missile alert that went out across Hawaiʻi
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Old Hawaiian Newspapers Reveal Details of Past Natural Disasters
A recent study by two scientists from UH Mānoa reveal how historical Hawaiian-language newspapers expand knowledge of natural disasters of the past.
Application Period Opens to Fill Souki’s Remaining Term
An application deadline has been set for April 11 at 3:30 p.m. for individuals seeking consideration to fill the remaining term left vacant by Joseph Souki.
Maui Police Chief Continues to Receive High Marks in Evaluation
Chief Faaumu received high marks in all categories of the evaluation
2018 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Ballot: Multiple Nominations for Maui Musicians
Maui’s Kamaka Kukona and Napua Greig have been nominated in multiple categories for the 2018 Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards. Matagi and Ekolu were both nominated for..
Schatz Leads Field Hearing On Hawai‘i False Emergency Alert
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi) convenes a hearing today in Hawaiʻi on the false ballistic missile threat that was sent to residents on January 13, 2018.
Input Sought on Waiehu Golf Clubhouse Improvements
The Waiehu Golf Course Clubhouse, which is more than 50 years old and suffers from a range of infrastructural and functional problems, has never been upgraded.
Drone Sighting Reports from Pilots on the Rise, FAA Investigates
Representatives with the Federal Aviation Administration say they are concerned with the number of drone sighting reports they have been receiving from pilots.
Three Maui Hālau Compete in Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
The competition portion of the 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival kicks off Thursday night at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
Kaiser Permanente Purchases Land in Wailuku
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has purchased 6.2 acres of land under its Wailuku Medical Office on Maui.
History Made with Islandwide SMA Boundary on Lāna‘i
This is the first islandwide boundary change in the state since SMA boundaries were adopted in the 1970s.
Pā‘ia Relief Route Project: Informational Meeting April 17
The Pāʻia Relief Route project is the focus of an upcoming informational meeting to address existing traffic congestion along Hāna Highway in Pāʻia.
Australian Woman Medevaced From Cruise Ship Off Maui
A 70-year-old Australian woman arrived safely to Maui Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday, after being medically evacuated from a cruise ship off Maui.
6,342 Invasive Pines Removed at Haleakalā, Volunteers Sought
Since April of last year, Waele ma Haleakalā volunteers have pulled 6,342 invasive pines and almost 2,500 invasive plants.
Brown Water Advisory Posted for Maui
The state Department of Health Clean Water Branch issued the advisory on Tuesday morning, April 3, 2018, following heavy rains overnight.
All-Electric Bus on Three-Day Maui Test Run
The 40-foot, all electric, zero-emission Proterra Catalyst bus is here on Maui for a three day test run.
Family of Maui Murder Victim Speaks Out
“By shifting the focus from the gruesome details of our Alex’s death to how we can prevent another family from suffering the loss of a loved one, Alex’s death will not be in vain,” said Cerezo’s mother, Patricia Villarruel.
Maui and Moloka‘i FLOOD WARNING Until 9:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Maui and Molokai in Maui County until 9:45 PM HST
Man Atop Cement Truck, “Tased” by Maui Police
Maui police say the man appeared to be injured and was threatening to hurt himself further while holding a knife. An officer deployed a taser
