Maui News
Government Shutdown Ends: Haleakalā National Park is Open for Sunrise
Haleakalā National Park is open for sunrise viewing today following a nearly three day federal government shutdown.
Tsunami Watch CANCELLED, No Threat to Hawai‘i After 7.9 Alaska Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has CANCELLED the Tsunami Watch for the State of Hawaii.
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Canadian Visitor Pulled from South Maui Waters
Emergency crews in South Maui responded to Ulua Beach in Wailea for an unresponsive man pulled from the ocean.
Thousands Estimated in Attendance at Women’s March Maui 2018
Event organizers today estimated number of people who turned out for the Women’s March Maui 2018 at somewhere between 3,500 to 5000 individuals.
Hawai‘i 5th Most Affected by Government Shutdown
Hawaiʻi was ranked 5th in a report on the States Most Affected by the 2018 Government Shutdown, according to the report filed by WalletHub.
Landslide Repair Work Begins at Nuanualoa Gulch
Although work begins today (Jan. 22), county officials note that motorists should be aware that daily road closures will not begin until Feb. 5 at Nuanualoa.
Gov. Ige Delivers 2018 State of State Address
In his address, Governor Ige focused on expanding successful programs to increase affordable housing, reduce homelessness, and create educational and job…
$100K to Subsidize Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Surgeries on Maui
The Maui Humane Society has received $100,000 from PetSmart Charities to help continue to fuel its spay and neuter efforts on Maui.
Review of Front Street Apartments Transactions Launched
Maui Mayor Arakawa has instructed his administration to examine the transactions of the owners of the Front Street Apartments in West Maui.
BREAKING: Senate Votes 81-18 to End Government Shutdown
The Senate has voted 81-18 in favor of advancing a bill to end a federal government shutdown that went into effect early Saturday morning.
California Visitor Pulled Unresponsive from South Maui Waters
For the second time in three days, a California visitor was pulled unresponsive from waters at Kamaʻole III while snorkeling at the location.
Three Lawsuits Filed on Maui Over Shoreline Access
Three lawsuits have been filed in Maui’s Environmental Court seeking protection of public access to the shoreline for fishing, recreation and other traditional
Hirono to Donate Pay to Health Centers During Government Shutdown
US Sen. Hirono says she will donate pay she receives during the federal government shutdown to Hawaiʻi’s 14 Federally Qualified Community Health Centers.
Legislation Seeks Continued Military Pay During Government Shutdown
Home to the United States Pacific Command, Hawai‘i has nearly 50,000 active duty and reserve members of the military.
200 Pounds of Trash Removed During Maui Wedding Association Cleanup
Members of the Maui Wedding Association picked up 200 pounds of trash from the Maui coastline during a cleanup event on Saturday, Jan. 20, in South Maui.
Hawai‘i Representatives Refuse Pay During Government Shutdown
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01) announced they will not accept their salary during the federal government shutdown.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 21, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 21, 2018
Federal Government Shutdown Results in Haleakalā Sunrise Summit Closure
SUMMIT DISTRICT: CLOSED TO VISITATION DURING SUNRISE HOURS (3AM-7AM). Open (with no restroom facilities or other services) at all other times.
Rep. Ing: “Alert System Looks Like Something Out of Windows 95”
“The administration still hasn’t committed to a re-design. Simply adding a false alarm button won’t help prevent this from happening again,” said Rep. Ing.
Hawai‘i Senators Weigh in on Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown officially went into effect early this morning, with the White House Press Secretary calling it the “Schumer Shutdown.”
