Maui News
Upcountry Meeting on Cesspools, Glycine, and County Manager
The Kula Community Association is inviting Upcountry residents to it’s public meeting to discuss three issues that are affecting Upcountry residents
Gabbard’s Act to 100% Clean Energy Economy Gains National Momentum
The legislation will put the United States on a pathway to replace fossil fuels with 100% clean energy generation and use by 2035.
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Maui Group Organizes Lei of Aloha for Florida Families
A group from Maui is engaging schools across the state to weave a Lei of Aloha for families of the 17 students & teachers killed in Parkland, Florida last week.
Nine Kayakers Caught in Storm off Olowalu on Sunday
Six kayakers from Argentina, and a 52-year-old Honokōwai man were part of a kayak tour that got caught by brisk winds and couldn’t make it back to Olowalu.
Hōkūle‘a to Begin Maui Tours After Weather Delay
Hōkūleʻa was due to arrive at Māʻalaea on Maui early this morning after being delayed for more than 24 hours due to Sunday’s severe weather conditions.
Flooding Damages Homes Near Waihe‘e River
A shed and two vehicles were reported to have been washed away by flash flood waters on River Road, which lies on the north bank of the Waihe‘e River.
Missing Kayaker Rescued by Coast Guard off Maui
A 62-year-old woman is safely ashore after the Coast Guard rescued her off Maui early Monday morning.
Hōkūle‘a’s Departure to Maui Delayed Due to Weather
If weather conditions improve, Hōkūleʻa will depart at 6 a.m. this morning (Monday, Feb. 19) and will arrive at Māʻalaea Harbor by Tuesday morning, Feb. 20.
Cooking Fire Causes $50,000 in Damage to Kīhei Home
A 14-year-old boy was the only person at home and discovered the fire on the kitchen stove. He tried but was not able to extinguish the flames.
Search Underway for Missing Kayaker off Maui
The Coast Guard launched the search for a 62-year-old woman who was kayaking in a pink kayak when weather separated her from a friend who was also kayaking.
Snow Capped Haleakalā, Maui
Snow is expected on Haleakalā summit above 9,000 feet. Snow accumulations up to two inches, with localized higher amounts are possible.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 18, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 18, 2018
FLOOD UPDATES: Unstable Weather Across Hawai‘i Through Monday
A strong upper level trough approaching the state will produce unstable conditions that will generate heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Rare Find in Maui Waters: Presumed Humpback Whale Placenta
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Journey, on its first whalewatch of the day, came across the rarest of finds — placenta in the water, presumed to be from a humpback whale.
Baldwin and Hawai‘i Prep Make Tournament History as Boys Soccer Co-Champions
Baldwin and Hawaiʻi Prep make tournament history as the first neighbor-island teams to win a Division I championship in the 44 years of the tournament.
Flash Flood Watch Saturday Through Monday
The threat of heavy rainfall will persist through the Monday holiday, and this watch may need to be expanded westward to additional islands by Sunday.
Live Skunk Captured, Rabies Testing Underway
A live skunk was captured early this morning. The Plant Quarantine Branch records indicate that this is the first skunk captured in the state.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 7+ Mexico Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a statement saying that based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
Flags Seized at UHMC, New Standard Ensures Equal Heights
A group of about 15 people seized the American and Hawaiian flags at UH Maui College, requesting that both flags be flown on two separate poles of equal height.
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.
