Maui News
Brown Water Advisory Reduced: Māʻalaea to Wailea
The Brown Water Advisory for the island of Maui has been narrowed to include only the areas from Māʻalaea to north of Wailea.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Maui Until 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for Maui County in effect until 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017.
EPA Opens Civil Rights Investigation Over Pesticide Use In Hawai`i
The environmental law firm claims these failures “disproportionately harm Native Hawaiians in West Kauaʻi and on Molokaʻi, where large populations of Native Hawaiians live very close to large-scale spraying operations.”
Hawaiʻi First State to Take Legal Action Over Trump’s Revised Travel Ban
Hawaiʻi argues the Executive Order violates the Immigration and Nationality Act by discriminating on the basis of nationality and exceeds the President’s authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
VIDEO: Life of Maui’s Trucker Dukes Honored on House Floor
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) spoke on the House floor today in memory of 3-year-old Trucker Dukes from Maui, who lost his life on after battling childhood cancer.
Magnitude-4.2 Earthquake North of Moloka‘i
The depth, location, and recorded seismic waves of the earthquake suggest a source due to bending of the oceanic plate from the weight of the Hawaiian Island chain.
$10,000 Reward Offered for Information on Monk Seal Death
A$10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the death of a Hawaiian monk seal on Kaua‘i last mo..
Wanted: Maui Police Seek Help in Police-Involved Shooting at McDonald’s
Maui Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Samson K. Hill in connection to an Attempted Murder investigation that occurred on at the McDonald’s restaurant in Wailuku on Monday.
Kīhei Flood Aftermath: Cleanup of Muddy Mess
Crews worked into the early afternoon on Wednesday to clean up mud and debris that had accumulated along South Kīhei Road as the result of flash flooding …
Maui Flood Advisory Extended to 8:45 p.m.
At 5:43 p.m., radar indicated that rainfall has temporarily decreased across windward East Maui, though streams remain elevated. Additional heavy showers are expected
Purple Dresses Hang from Hawaiʻi Capitol to Represent “Missing Women”
Some dresses displayed names and messages like “Charlie Scott,” “15% of Filipinas are killed from Domestic Violence related crimes,” “44% of incarcerated women
Nakama Named Coordinator for New Maui Homeless Program
David Nakama will lead Maui County’s new Homeless Program Division, the first of its kind in the state.
Kayaks Found Adrift Off Molokaʻi and Oʻahu
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owners of two separate, unmanned two-person kayaks found adrift off of Oʻahu and Molokaʻi.
South Kīhei Road Closed near Kaonoulu for Cleanup Until 11 a.m.
County crews are clearing up the mud and debris on South Kihei road from Kaonoulu Street to the bridge just south of Kaonoulu St. Expect the road to open at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
Parking Lot Crash Claims Life of 3-Year-Old Hilo Girl
A 2008 Ford sports-utility vehicle was traveling north through the parking lot of the apartment complex and struck the 3-year-old pedestrian, police said.
Lānaʻi Fire Crew Assists Motorist Down Muddy Munro Trail
Firefighters assisted three individuals off of the Munro Trail, on the Lānaʻihale mountaintop on the island of Lānaʻi at 1:33 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
Hawaiʻi Intends to Pursue Legal Action on Trump’s New Travel Ban
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Doug Chin confirmed that the State of Hawaiʻi intends to pursue legal action regarding President Trump’s new travel ban, which was…
7 Rescued From Kīhei Flash Flood, Motorists Stranded
Maui Now has received reports of heavy flooding from the Maui Lu area of South Kīhei Road to Kūlanihākoʻi. There are several stranded motorists in the area.
Hawaiʻi State Senate Approves 318 Bills
Hawai‘i State Senators today approved 318 bills on third reading. Sixty-six bills were approved earlier on third reading for a total of 384 measures this…
Suspension Lifted on Meadow Gold 2% Reduced Fat Milk
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health today lifted the suspension of Meadow Gold Dairies’ 2% reduced fat milk products.
