Maui News
Oregon Man Dies, Pulled from Ocean at Kā‘anapali
A 62-year-old male visitor from Oregon died after he was found floating face down in Kā‘anapali waters while snorkeling with a friend on Friday afternoon.
Demonstration: Hawaiian Man Who Refused to Speak English in Maui Court
A demonstration was held in front of the Old Wailuku Courthouse in support of a Native Hawaiian educator who refused to speak English in a Maui courtroom.
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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.
Auwahi Wind to Transport Turbine Equipment, Jan. 29-30
Sempra Renewables’ Auwahi Wind will be transporting turbine equipment through central, south and upcountry areas on Jan. 29-30 for the replacement of turbine 4.
Regency Cinemas in Kīhei to Open Under New Kukui Mall Acquisition
Houle Financial Corp, a local Maui company, has completed the purchase of Kukui Mall in Kīhei, and the return of a premium quality movie theater to south Maui.
HDOT Update on Honoapi‘ilani Realignment & Improvements at Keawe St
The Hawaiʻi Dept. of Transportation provided an update today on the Lahaina Bypass Phase 1B-2, and improvements on the Honoapiʻilani Highway at Keawe Street.
Warrant Recalled for Hawaiian Man Who Refused to Speak English in Court
The bench warrant that was issued for the arrest of Kaleikoa Kaʻeo has been recalled. The case has been rescheduled for Feb. 21, 2018.
Missing Person: Kīhei Man Hasn’t Been Seen in Over a Year
Maui police and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in locating 60-year-old Robert Russell Manley.
Boy on Skateboard Broadsided by Car in Wailuku, Maui
A boy suffered life-threatening injuries when he was broadsided by a vehicle while skateboarding down a residential driveway in Wailuku on Wednesday afternoon.
Arrest Made in Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Fatality; Victim Identified
Police say that on Tuesday evening, a 25-year-old Kīhei man turned himself in, identifying himself at the operator of the vehicle involved in the crash.
Texas Visitor Dies in Scuba Diving Accident
For the fourth time in seven days, a visitor has died while snorkeling or scuba diving in waters off of South Maui.
Warrant Issued for Man Who Spoke Only Fluent Hawaiian in Maui Court
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Maui resident Kaleikoa Kaʻeo after he refused to speak English in court today.
Missing Person: Maui Woman Made Kahului Payphone Call on Sunday
Yoshida last spoke with her family on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 at approximately 9:30 p.m. from a payphone at fronting the Safeway store in Kahului.
EPA Requires Closures of 19 Illegal Cesspools in Hawai‘i in 2017
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s enforcement actions this year in Hawaiʻi resulted in closures of 19 large capacity cesspools and over $500,000 in fines.
Hazardous Tree Removal This Week at Waihou Springs
A project to remove and trim hazardous trees at Waihou Springs State Forest Reserve along the Olinda and Piʻiholo road corridor began on Monday.
Pedestrian Fatality: Man Struck by Sedan on South Kīhei Road
The adult male pedestrian was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room where he was pronounced dead.
Schatz To Lead Field Hearing On False Missile Alert
US Senator Brian Schatz will convene a Senate field hearing to look into the false emergency missile alert that went out statewide on Jan. 13, 2018…
UPDATE – REGISTRATION FULL: 2018 Keiki Tilapia Fishing Tournament
The 600-participant cap for 9th Annual Keiki Tilapia Fishing Tournament has been met and registration is now closed. The event will take place on March 24th.
Gabbard Urges Equal Banking Access for State-Licensed Marijuana Businesses
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers urged the US Treasury to uphold federal guidance for marijuana-related businesses…
Little Fire Ant Hāna Infestation Update Tonight
A community meeting is slated for tonight in East Maui where one of two new infestations of little fire ants were discovered last month.
