Maui News
Mobile Biometrics for Immigration Benefits Offered on Maui
The US Citizenship and Immigration Service is piloting a one-time, biometrics collection for immigration benefits on Maui, from Feb. 27 to March 3, 2017.
$4,640 Grant Supports Mothers, Babies on Maui
Women’s Fund of Hawaiʻi recently awarded a $4,640 grant to Maui’s Mālama Nā Makua A Keiki to support the organization’s Maternal-Fetal and Parenting Program.
Maui Crime, Jan. 22-28: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 17 burglaries, 22 vehicle thefts and 17 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 22-28, 2017.
Bills to Ban Coral-Killing Sunscreens Advance
The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection passed House Bill 600 which would prohibit the sale of sunscreens containing the chemical oxybenzone.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Industry Sets New Records
Here on Maui, visitor arrivals were up 3.9% in 2016 to more than 2.6 million visitors; and visitor spending increased 8.4% to $4.5 billion.
National Guard Exercise Taking Place on Maui Jan. 31-Feb. 1
Members of the Hawaiʻi National Guard, United States Coast Guard, paramedics, Kahului Airport security, Maui police and fire fighters will be participating in a large scale emergency operations exercise starting Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.
Brown Water Advisory: Honolua Bay and Honokahua Bay, Maui
The state Department of Health Clean Water Branch issued a Brown Water Advisory for Honolua Bay and Honokahua Bay in West Maui following heavy rains on Sunday.
Schatz: Executive Order on Immigration is “Un-American”
US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i announced his support of legislation introduced by US Sen. Chris Murphy that would block Trump’s recent refugee and immigrant executive order.
Suspect Sought in Kīhei Condo Invasion and Credit Card Theft
Maui Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a male who allegedly broke into a Kīhei condo unit and stole items of value including credit cards.
Dems Join Refugees to Demand a Reverse of Exec Orders on Immigration
Congressional democrats will join refugees, immigrants and community members this afternoon in front of the US Supreme Court in a stand against executive orders issued by President Donald Trump on refugees and immigrants.
Body of California Visitor Recovered from Waiʻānapanapa Freshwater Caves
Maui firefighters recovered the body of a 33-year-old male visitor from Novato, California, Sunday afternoon at the Waiʻānapanapa Freshwater Caves in Hāna.
Fire Crews Locate Lost Pig Hunter in East Maui
At 9:48 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, firefighters received a call for three overdue pig hunters who went hunting in the Kailua area of East Maui.
UPDATE: Downed Tree Blocking Hāna Hwy at Mile 12
Maui police closed the Hāna Highway (360) at Mile 12 due to a large downed tree blocking both lanes. The closure went into effect at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Motorists can expect significant delays as crews work to remove the large tree.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Jan. 29, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of Jan. 29, 2017
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Male Visitor in Critical Condition, Pulled from Waters at Wailea Beach
A 76-year-old male visitor was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition after being pulled from the water at Wailea Beach in South Maui on Thursday morning.
Female Visitor Dies After Being Pulled From Waters in Mākena
A female visitor died after being pulled from waters at Poʻolenalena Beach, also known as “Chang’s Beach” in Mākena on Thursday morning.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures Jan. 28 – Feb. 3
In Kahului, utility installations will result in lane closures on Hāna Hwy in both directions between Hoʻokele St and Hansen Rd TODAY from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
UPDATE: Body of Missing Fisherman Recovered Near Pokowai Sea Arch, Maui
The body of a missing Kahului fisherman was recovered at around 9:22 a.m. about a mile west from where he fell into the water at the Pokowai Sea Arch in Kahikinui late Friday night.
Modified Access to ʻĪao Valley State Monument Expected in Summer
The state hopes to reopen ʻĪao Valley State Monument to modified public access sometime this summer. A $1.8 million stabilization project begins Feb. 13, 2017.
St. Anthony School Open House, Jan. 28
Student drones, a new media lab, and refreshed classrooms are among the highlights of this year’s Open House at St. Anthony School in Wailuku.
