Maui News
UPDATE: Utah Visitor Missing After Wave Sweeps Two off Rocks
The two men were standing near the water’s edge taking photos with two other women when a wave broke over the rock they were standing on and knocked the Connecticut man into the water.
Lānaʻi Police Station Offers Space to Charge Cell Phones During Outage
Lānaʻi Police have opened up their community room at the Lānaʻi Police Station to any residents who want to charge their cell phones during the power outage…
Governor Ige Delivers 3rd State of the State Address
Governor David Ige delivered his third State of the State Address today. The address focused on transforming schools to better prepare kids for the future…
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center Hosts “Our Heroes” Speaker Series
Robert Nishida was born and raised in Pukalani and was drafted in late 1945. He was selected for assignment to the Counter Intelligence Corps…
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures Jan. 21-27
On the roadways, there are several lane closures in effect on Maui County roadways due to maintenance and repairs being conducted by the state Department of Transportation.
UPDATES: High Winds Knock Out Power for Island of Lānaʻi
The Department of Education announced the closure of Lānaʻi High & Elementary School for Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Jan. 22, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of Jan. 22, 2017
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Maui Women’s March Supports National Event, Jan. 21
In solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington, a walk and gathering will also take place on Maui on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 from 8 to 11 a.m. The event will begin and end at the front lawn on the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Campus.
Water Mainline Break in Pāʻia
The Maui Department of Water Supply is repairing a waterline break at the intersection of the Hāna Highway and Baldwin Avenue in Pāʻia.
McKelvey Urges Study of Coral Reefs at Nāpili Bay
Rep. Angus McKelvey of Maui reinforced his commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs by endorsing an upcoming study on oxybenzone pollution at Nāpili Bay.
HIGH WIND WATCH: Noon Saturday to Sunday Night
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for the state this weekend as a cold front moves down the island chain and a strong high pressure system passes north of the islands. This combination will bring very windy conditions to all islands Saturday and Sunday. The strongest NE to E winds will […]
New ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Map Offers Guidelines for a Good Visit
A new map of the ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve offers guidelines for the estimated 1,200 people passing into or through the area on a a daily basis…
EPA Settlement with Matson Resolves 2013 Molasses Spill
The US EPA today announced a settlement with Matson over federal Clean Water Act violations relating to a September 2013 molasses spill into Honolulu Harbor.
Zuckerberg Uses Facebook to Respond to Kauaʻi Land Dealings
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg used his own Facebook page today to defend his Kauaʻi land dealings, which have drawn widespread media attention after he filed several “quiet title” lawsuits against small landowners in the area.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 6.7 Solomon Islands Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 6.7 earthquake reported at 1:04 p.m. HST on Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Solomon Islands region.
DHHL to Award 22 Vacant Lots to Beneficiaries on Kauaʻi
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will be awarding 22 vacant lots to beneficiaries in the Piʻilani Mai Ke Kai subdivision of Anahola on the island of Kauaʻi
Luggage Stolen From Vehicle at Kahului Walmart
Maui Police are requesting help in identifying the vehicle and offender involved in the theft of luggage from the trunk of a car parked at the Kahului Walmart.
Maui Police: “Still Actively Looking for Billy Oliveira”
The Maui Police Department issued a missing person update today saying they are still actively looking for Billy Oliveira, who was reported missing on July 16, 2015.
Maui’s Baker and Souki Honored with AARP’s Capitol Caregiver Award
House Speaker Joe Souki and State Senator Roz Baker of Maui were each honored with the AARP’s Capitol Caregiver Award for their advocacy and support of family caregivers.
Teen Arrested in Connection with Criminal Property Damage of Maui Buses
A 16-year-old male was arrested at around 11 a.m. on Jan. 18, 2017, in connection with a criminal property damage investigation involving County of Maui Buses.
