Maui News
Visitor Caught in Rip Current Rescued at Nāpili Bay
For the third time in two days, emergency crews rescued a swimmer caught in a strong rip current at Nāpili Bay. A 70-year-old Iowa man was rescued on Thursday.
Bill Seeks to Legalize Prostitution in Hawaiʻi
A bill was introduced at the state legislature that if passed, would repeal penalties for consensual adult prostitution and promotion of prostitution in Hawaiʻi
West Maui Disaster Planning Meetings Planned
The Maui Emergency Management Agency will host a series of free community meetings in partnership with W Maui Taxpayers Association to develop a disaster plan..
3-year-old Trucker Dukes in Hospice Care, Join #TruckerToughChallenge for World Cancer Day
Ahead of World Cancer Day, friends of the Dukes ohana have launched a movement. The “Trucker Tough Challenge” challenges you to show your toughest face to spread awareness of cancer…
Hawaiʻi Files Federal Lawsuit Against Trump for Immigration Order
The lawsuit filed today by the state of Hawaiʻi asks the court to block implementation of the January 27, 2017 Executive Order signed by President Trump.
Ing Introduces Bill to Put Limits on Lobbyists Serving as OHA Trustees
Rep. Kaniela Ing has written legislation to prohibit registered and recently registered lobbyists from serving as or running for OHA Trustees.
High Surf, Rip Currents Prompt Ocean Rescues at Nāpili Bay
A 30-year-old Canadian man was assisted to shore when he became caught in a strong rip current while bodyboarding at Nāpili Bay.
Temple Bell Stolen from Wailuku Jodo Mission
The temple Tsurigane bell was reported stolen this week from the Wailuku Jodo Mission on Central Avenue in Wailuku, Maui.
OHA Board Moves to Re-Organize Leadership
At-Large Trustee Leinaʻala Ahu Isa, Ph.D., became the acting chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs today after trustees voted to re-organize board leadership.
PUC Patrolling Hāna to Regulate Illegal Tour Operators
The Hāna Highway Regulation organization reported multiple individuals and/or “companies” charging for chauffeured Road to Hāna tours, with no PUC certificate.
Sea Cliff at Kamokuna Lava Ocean Entry Highly Unstable
A portion of the sea cliff at the Kamokuna Lava Ocean Entry point is highly unstable and could collapse with no warning, according to HVO scientists.
FAA Investigation: Cessna Takes Off without Clearance, Avoids Hawaiian Airlines Jet
An FAA spokesman said the Cessna Caravan took off without clearance from Runway 5 as a Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717 was taking off from Runway 2.
Haleakalā NP Reports “Peaceful” Sunrise With New Reservation System
On February 1, rangers say only 35 arriving cars did not have reservations. On February 2, 33 cars did not have reservations.
Rep. Fukumoto May Leave Republican Party After Trump Criticism
Republicans in the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives on Wednesday ousted Rep. Beth Fukumoto of Mililani from her role as House Minority Leader after she criticized President Donald Trump and spoke out against his treatment of women and minorities at the Women’s March in Honolulu last month.
Firefighters to Conduct Live Fire Training in Puʻunēnē
The Maui Fire Department will be conducting a series of field burns in a wildland firefighting training exercise in Puʻunēnē today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Maui’s Montage Kapalua Bay Among Best Hotels in Hawaiʻi and US
The Montage Kapalua Bay on Maui was ranked in the top two Best Hotels in Hawaiʻi and among the top four best hotels in the US in the 2017 ranking released by U.S. News and World Report.
Maui HS Wins Honolulu Festival’s Maui Mikoshi Design Contest
Maui High School is the winner of the Honolulu Festival’s 14th annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest and will travel to for the festival, March 10-12, 2017.
ACLU Hawaiʻi Voices Opposition to Trump’s Immigration Order
A coalition of Hawaiʻi-based groups joined together on the steps of the Federal Building, voicing opposition to President Trump’s exec orders on immigration.
Maui Dispensary Among 1st in State Approved to Acquire, Grow Marijuana
Maui Grown Therapies is among the first two medical marijuana dispensaries in the state to receive approvals to acquire and grow marijuana for medical products in Hawaiʻi.
Monthly Statewide Outdoor Emergency Siren Test, Feb. 1
The state’s monthly test of the statewide outdoor warning siren system is scheduled for Wednesday Feb. 1, 2017, at 11:45 a.m.
