Maui News
Remigio, Eddins, and Hiraoka Sworn In
The Honorable Catherine H. Remigio, along with Todd W. Eddins, and Keith K. Hiraoka were inducted into office as judges of the Circuit Court of the First Circuit.
No Advisories After 3.1 Hawaiʻi Island Quake
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported at 4:11 a.m. (HST) on Saturday, April 8, 2017 near the Honaunau-Napoopoo region of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
County Reopens Kepaniwai Park at ʻĪao
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced it will reopen Kepaniwai Park on Monday, April 10, 2017.
Exclusive: Rescue Tube Program Launches at South Maui Beaches
A rescue tube initiative that started on Kauaʻi in 2009 is now making its way to Maui as advocates combat alarming statistics surrounding ocean deaths in Hawaii
Afternoon Traffic Slowed by Honoapiʻilani Accident
Motorists are advised of a two vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30) in Olowalu in the area often referred to as “Cut Mountain.”
DT Fleming Beach Park Restrooms, Showers Closed
The restrooms and showers at DT Fleming Beach Park in Kapalua are closed while emergency plumbing repairs are being made after excessive water leakage…
Two Visitors Rescued From Rock Island at Waiʻānapanapa, Maui
A 39-year-old man from Ontario, Canada and a 41-year-old Australian man were swimming offshore at the Waiʻānapanapa when they encountered a patch of rough water
US Launches Cruise Missile Strike in Syria, Hawaiʻi Congressional Leaders React
At the direction of President Donald Trump, US forces conducted a cruise missile strike against a Syrian Air Force airfield on Wednesday. Hawaiʻi congressional
Rat Lungworm Meeting in Hāna Draws Standing Room Only Crowd
A meeting in the remote East Maui community of Hāna to discuss the threat of rat lungworm disease, drew a standing room only crowd on Thursday evening.
Bills Advance on Rat Lungworm, Medical Marijuana
The legislature finds that the department of health has reported over 70 cases of rat lungworm disease caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis from 2001 to 2014.
Maui Crime, March 26 – April 1: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 15 burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 16 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 26 – April 1, 2017
Interview with Late, Former Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho to Air
The interview was conducted in 2014. Cravahlo died in 2016 and requested that the interview not be aired until some time after his passing.
Maui School Garden Network Teaching Lessons in Food Security
MSGN directly impacts over 42 School Gardens as they encourage Food Security and healthy lifestyles.
$1.2 Billion Package to Fund Rail Approved in House Committee
The House Finance Committee on Wednesday agreed to provide an additional $1.2 billion funding package for the City’s financially troubled rail project…
Maui Drive-Through Signage to be Regulated Under New Bill
A bill proposed by the Planning Department to regulate drive-through signs in Maui County for the first time was passed out of a council committee.
UH Study: Hawaiʻi Life Expectancy Examined
The life expectancy at birth in Hawaiʻi in 2010 was 82.4 years, 3.7 years higher than the national average for the total US population…
Boys & Girls Club Youth Of The Year Maui Finalist Recognized by Senate
King Kekaulike student, Amanda Caires of Makawao, Maui was one of five finalists for the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaiʻi Youth of the Year award.
Maui Humane Society Veterinary Clinic Expansion Complete
Thanks to a $260K grant from PetSmart Charities, the Maui Humane Society has renovated and expanded their veterinary clinic, offering more animal surgeries.
Early 2017 Trends: Meth Use Slowing
Tests show that crystal meth is trending down and the use of synthetic urine to mask drug use in tests is trending up.
Maui Gets National Coverage on The Dr. Oz Show, Airs Today
Maui is highlighted in the next edition of The Dr. Oz show, which airs today at 3 p.m. HST. In this latest edition, Dr. Oz visits the “Blue Zone” of Hawaiʻi…
