Maui News
Bills on Prison Overcrowding, Quiet Title Advance
As the Thursday’s crossover deadline approaches, the state House passed 159 additional bills to alleviate prison crowding, support affordable housing…
Flood WARNING for Maui Until to 7:30 p.m.
At 437 PM HST, flooding from Kulanihakoi Gulch has closed South Kihei Road between Kaonoulu and Kulanihakoi Streets. Heavy rainfall is also moving over the lee
Hawaiʻi Public School Teachers Sign Wave Statewide
Hawaiʻi public school teachers waved signs to motorists this morning across the state to bring attention to contract negotiations that will help attract and retain teachers in the state.
Maui Humane Society to Close Overnight Receiving Kennels
Permanent overnight kennel closure planned at Maui Humane Society. Animals left with no information, sometimes sick & injured, is not in the animal’s best…
Death of Endangered Monk Seal Considered Suspicious
This is the first reported suspicious death of a monk seal since 2014, when there was one death on O‘ahu and one on Kaua‘i. Law enforcement authorities have…
ʻĪao Valley Restoration Update
The ʻĪao Valley Restoration, Phase 1, project was delayed until later this week due to a mechanical issue. The park is still scheduled to open by summer.
UPDATE: Police Shooting Investigation at Wailuku McDonald’s
Police say the driver sped away “nearly hitting one officer” who then discharged their weapon at the vehicle. The incident occurred at the McDonald’s on Main St in Wailuku.
Capobianco’s Request for New Trial Denied
Maui Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza today denied a motion for a retrial in the case involving Steven Capobianco, who was found guilty in December of murder and second degree arson in the death of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Charli Scott.
Hawaiʻi Delegates React to New Executive Order Travel Ban
Delegates from around Hawaiʻi responded with statements against the new executive order that bans refugees and immigrants from certain Muslim-majority nations.
Piʻilani Hwy Now OPEN, Tourists Temporarily Caught Between Rivers
Stranded individuals tell us they were stuck overnight on the Piilani Highway in East Maui where two rivers flooded and washed out a section of the road.
Kamalapau Harbor Development Plan Meeting, March 9
The Harbors Division invites the community to a meeting to learn more about the improvements being proposed in the Kaumalapau Harbor Development Plan for Lānaʻi
Celebration of Life Planned for Maui Boy, Trucker Dukes
Family members of 3-year old Trucker Dukes will be honoring Trucker’s life at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Hope Chapel in Kīhei.
Help Sought in Finding Owner of Unmanned Kayak Found off McGregor Point, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an orange, unmanned kayak found off McGregor Point, Maui, Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Flurry of 31 Earthquakes at Kīlauea Volcano
A sequence of 31 earthquakes over a period of about 42 minutes starting just before 6 a.m. HST Sunday morning, March 5, 2017, according to the USGS/HVO.
Native Squid Used in Research of Environment and Human Health
The Hawaiian bobtail squid is being studied by the University of Hawaiʻi, which scientists say could help the environment and human health.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: March 5, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of March 5, 2017
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
BREAKING: Savers in Kahului Closing on March 13
The Savers thrift store in Kahului is closing its doors on March 13, 2017, Maui Now has confirmed. The store, located at 380 Dairy Road will have a closing…
Suspect Apprehended After Encounter with Students in West Maui
A letter was sent home to parents of Sacred Hearts School on Maui after an incident on Friday in which an unknown individual reportedly approached a group of students on campus and took an iPad from a fourth grader.
Commercial Truck Strikes Pole on Front Street, Lahaina
Maui police and emergency crews are responding to a report of a commercial truck that hit a pole on the 1000 block of Front Street in Lahaina.
Shark Study Sets Baseline for Healthy Populations
The study suggests that declining world shark populations may be more precarious than previously thought; but also that restoring populations may be obtainable
