Maui News
Matson Gifts $100,000 to Help Displaced Maui Sugar Workers
The Matson Foundation has gifted the A Hui Hou Fund with a $100,000 grant to augment widespread community support for displaced sugar workers on Maui.
Two Nēnē Goslings Killed by Cars on Kaua‘i
Two of three baby nēnē photographed grazing in lush grass alongside the Hanalei River last month were killed by cars as they attempted to cross a highway.
898 Citations, 43 Arrests During Holiday Drive Sober Campaign
Maui Police issued 898 traffic citations and made 43 DUI arrests during the Holiday Season Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
Senator Schatz Elevated to Chief Deputy Whip
Schatz and Booker, two of the youngest members of the Senate, will serve as Chief Deputy Whips, a role that gives them a greater input in shaping policy.
Molokaʻi Man Dies in SUV Rollover in Hoʻolehua
A Molokaʻi man died in a rollover accident in Hoolehua, Molokaʻi over the weekend. The accident was reported at around 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 on Lihi Pali Avenue.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident on Molokaʻi
A motor vehicle accident occurred on Kaula Road in Kaluakoi, Molokai on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at approximately 10:43 p.m.
Maui County Launches Storm Water Webpage
The County of Maui website has a new page devoted to storm water, including the County’s stormwater management plan for the Kahului-Pāʻia Urbanized Area.
Maui Police Emergency Preparedness Exercise
Members of the Maui Police Department and school administration and faculty from Lokelani Intermediate School and Lahainaluna High School will be participating in a one-day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise at their respective schools on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017.
Maui Now Exclusive: Grammy Nominee Kalani Peʻa
Grammy nominated singer and songwriter, Kalani Peʻa shares with us his journey as he prepares for the biggest night in his musical career, the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.
Coast Guard Search: Paddle Board Found Adrift off Ulua Beach, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of a 12-foot, white paddle board with yellow and red markings found approximately two miles offshore Ulua Beach Park, Maui, Sunday.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Jan. 8, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Jan. 8, 2017
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Sugimura to be Honored by Japanese Cultural Society of Maui
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui announced that Yuki Lei Sugimura will receive its prestigious Nihon Bunka Award on Saturday, Jan. 28.
Sugar Taskforce Year-End Report: Details Help for Laid Off Workers
The Sugar Operators Support Taskforce was created a year ago today after HC&S announced it would be shutting down sugar operations on Maui by December 2016.
Pools of ʻOheʻo Closed Indefinitely Due to Rockslide
The park has closed the ‘Oheʻo Pools to visitors and they will remain closed until the area can be assessed for risk of further rockslides.
Suspect Wanted in Haʻikū Assault, Victim Left Unconscious
A 48-year-old homeless man was left unconscious after being chased through the parking lot of the Haʻikū Marketplace during a assault Tuesday night, Jan. 3.
Haleakalā NP Finalizes Plan for Feral Animal Management at Nu‘u, Maui
Actions include control of feral goats, pigs, dogs, and axis deer within 1,885 fenced acres of the Haleakalā National Park lands at Nu’u in East Maui Maui.
Hirono Criticizes Trump’s Comments on Intelligence Community
Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s denial of Russian interference in the election during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on cyber security threats today.
Coffee Berry Borer Confirmed on Maui
The coffee berry borer was detected in December 2016 on a coffee farm in Kīpahulu on Maui. A neighbor of the 13-acre farm reported the infestation.
Rep. Decoite Urges Organizations To Apply for Grant-In-Aid Funds
Maui County’s District 13 Rep. Lynn DeCoite issued a statement today, urging qualified nonprofit organizations to apply for Grant-in-Aid funds.
West Maui Water Community Meeting, Jan. 17
The meeting, hosted by the citizen science group Hui o Ka Wai Ola, will address concerns about brown water and what to do about it.
