Maui News
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…
UPDATE: Maui Woman Among Those Diagnosed with Rat Lungworm Disease
Cases have been confirmed on three islands, all residents should be taking precautions against this disease.
UPDATE: Helicopters Douse 2 Acre Fire off Kahekili Hwy
Maui fire crews responded to a two acre brush fire in the old macadamia nut fields in Waiehu on Tuesday.
Hōkūleʻa Docks at Nuku Hiva
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa made landfall Sunday on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas. The stop is the latest in Hōkūleʻa’s journey around the world.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to Host Statewide Town Hall Tour
The Maui meeting takes place on Thursday April 20th from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū.
4,125 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kahului
A 4,125 gallon wastewater overflow on Alamaha Street in Kahului was caused by a grease blockage in the sewer mainline.
King Kekaulike Principal Among Finalists for School Leadership Award
Maui’s King Kekaulike High School principal Mark Elliott was among those nominated as a finalist for the 13th Annual Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.
Nāhiku Home Destroyed by Fire, Two People Displaced
Hāna firefighters responded to a structure fire that destroyed a residence off of Hāna Highway in the Upper Nāhiku area in East Maui.
Current Jellyfish Remedies Can Worsen Stings
The study found that applying ice actually enhanced the venom’s activity to make stings cause more than twice the damage.
Maui Electric Plans to Retire its Kahului Power Plant
Maui Electric Company has filed an EISPN as it plans for the retirement of its Kahului Power Plant and a modernization of its grid.
Application Period Begins Today for Habitat’s Kahoma Affordable Homes
Habitat for Humanity Maui begins accepting applications today (Monday, April 3, 2017) for its new Kahoma Affordable Housing project.
Kīlauea Volcano Summit Eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu Reaches 9th Anniversary
Kīlauea Volcano’s summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater began in March 2008, marking a nine year milestone.
Registration Begins for Hawaiian Language Immersion Summer School on Molokaʻi
This summer marks the sixth year Molokaʻi elementary-aged students will have access to Hawaiian language opportunities in the summer.
Monthly Statewide Emergency Siren Test, April 3
The state’s monthly test of the statewide outdoor warning siren system is scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2017, at 11:45 a.m.
Investigation Continues into Officer-Involved Shooting in Puna
The victim that was struck by the suspect vehicle, a 54-year-old male from Kea‘au, was taken to the Hilo Medical Center where he was treated and later released.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: April 2, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of April 2, 2017
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Six Rescued after Outrigger Canoe Capsizes off Kanahā, Maui
Six paddlers were rescued after the outrigger canoe they were in capsized during a downwind run from Maliko Bay to Kahului Harbor on Saturday afternoon.
Rare Sighting of Whale Shark Observed Near Molokini Crater
An underwater photographer aboard the Aliʻi Nui sailing vessel, captured this image of a juvenile male Whale Shark near Molokini Crater on Saturday, April 1.
Lahaina Man Suffers Fatal Injuries in Kūihelani Motorcycle Crash
A motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries as the result of a deadly traffic accident on the Kuihelani Highway on Friday night. Maui police have since identified the motorcyclist as Aaron Matthew Burnett, 36, of Lahaina.
