Maui News
Construction Equipment Brings Down Electric Lines, 3,750 Lose Power
An estimated 3,750 customers in the Wailuku, Waiehu and Waiheʻe areas lost service when heavy equipment brought down overhead lines near Oma Oma St in Wailuku.
New Cluster of Rat Lungworm Linked to Consumption of Tainted Kava Drink
Health officials say the adults became infected with the rat lungworm parasite at a home in Keaʻau on Hawaiʻi Island a few weeks after drinking homemade kava.
State Budget Negotiations Underway
Early agreement on items included funds for Medicaid increases, telehealth, and housing
Supermarket Slaying: Mental Health of Murder Suspect Questioned
The three doctors that examined murder suspect Stephen Schmidt will appear in court next month for an evidentiary hearing to see if Schmidt is fit to stand trial.
Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Historic Kīpahulu Expedition
Haleakalā National Park celebrated the 50th anniversary of the ground-breaking scientific exploration into the Upper Kīpahulu Valley with a talk story session..
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, April 15-21
The state Department of Transportation will conduct roadwork in Kahului and Waiehu on Maui this week, resulting in alternating lane closures.
Downed Power Lines Shut Down Molokaʻi Landfill
County Communications Director Rod Antone said the accident which caused the downed power lines did not involve county staff or contractors.
VIDEO: Support Waiehu Golf Course Rally
Participants in today’s rally to save the Waiehu Golf Course include junior golf players from the Maui Junior Golf Association, MIL high school golf teams…
Haleakalā Awards Concession Contracts to Four Tour Companies
The contracts were awarded to Haleakalā Bike Co. dba Haleakalā EcoTours, Polynesian Adventure Tours, Skyline Eco Adventures, and Valley Isle Excursions.
Maui Crews Battle Brush Fire off of Waikō Road
Maui firefighters are responding to a brush fire off of Waiko Road, reported at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
Audit: Old Wailuku Post Office Demolished After a Series of Missteps
Audit: The Old Wailuku Post Office was demolished after a series of missteps and assumptions, coupled with the desire to get the project out quickly.
Local Non-Profit is Recruiting Foster Families
The program provides a safe, family-based setting for ages 10 to 17 that have behavioral and emotional issues who are experiencing difficulties in the home or community
West Maui Disaster Planning Meeting, April 20
West Maui’s isolation from the major hospital and airport, due to frequent road closures, fires and flooding, has highlighted the need for special preparedness planning.
Maui Police: 8 Unclaimed Remains at Forensic Facility
The Maui Police Department reports that their forensic facility currently has eight unclaimed remains.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation to Honor LHS Scholars
Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s 54th Annual Meeting and Scholarship Awards Breakfast will pay tribute to Lahainaluna High School scholars.
Maui Woman With Rat Lungworm Wants to Spread Awareness, Not Fear
As concerns surrounding Rat Lungworm persist on Maui, we had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with Tricia Mynar, a preschool teacher, who believes she contracted the illness from eating a salad at a Big Island restaurant.
Hawaiʻi Democrats Host 4/20 Forum to Discuss Future of Cannabis
On Thursday, 4/20, the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi will host a forum to discuss the future of cannabis in the state.
Lottery for Affordable Family Rental Housing at Kulamalu Hale
A notice has been issued for the opening of applications for the affordable rental housing lottery at the County of Maui’s Kulamalu Hale.
Rep. Gabbard Relocates Maui Town Hall to Accommodate Strong Interest
The previous venue, at the Maui Tropical Plantation had a maximum capacity of 250 people, and already had more than 400 Valley Isle residents who had RSVP’d
Wildland “Live-Fire” Training in North Kīhei, April 18-25
The Maui Fire Department will be conducting a series of wildland firefighting, “live-fire,” training exercises in N Kīhei starting on Tuesday, April 18.
