Maui News
Travelers Should Not Be Alarmed by Attack Warning Signal
President and CEO of Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority issued a statement to reassure visitors about the monthly Attack Warning Signal
Kahului Elementary School Remains Closed to Students Until Monday, Dec. 4
Kahului Elementary School will remain closed for all students through this week and reopen on Monday, Dec. 4, due to damage caused by a fire on Nov. 24, 2017. Staff will be reporting as normal as the school continues work to ensure the campus is safe for students. The fire damaged four classrooms, two portable […]
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Flash Flood Watch Continued for Maui
The NWS says a new batch of moisture will spread northwest over the islands starting on Wednesday
Fundraising Drive to Help Fire Damaged Kahului Elementary
School Kine Cookies launched a campaign to support the Kahului Elementary School community in the wake of a devastating fire over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Special Offer at Maui High’s Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser
All tree sales benefit Maui High student organizations
Program Promotes Active Living at Ha‘ikū Elementary
ʻOhana Health Plan, Inc., a WellCare Health Plans recently sponsored the Hawaiʻi 5210 Let’s Go! Program assemblies and installed a new water bottle filling station at Haʻikū Elementary School on Maui
Tests of “Attack Warning Signal” Begin on Dec. 1
Starting Dec 1, 2017 monthly tests will include a newly-activated Attack Warning Tone, intended to warn Hawaiʻi residents of an impending nuclear missile attack
New Law Would Ban Smoking in Cars with Minors
A bill that would make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with a minor present in Maui County will be reintroduced in a special committee meeting on Jan. 5, 2018
Closed Season on ‘Ama‘Ama Starts Dec. 1
Spawning season is here for ‘ama‘ama (striped mullet), which puts the popular nearshore fish off-limits from December through March.
North Korea Launches Ballistic Test Missile
North Korea fired a ballistic missile early Tuesday, Nov. 28, marking the first time in two months since a test launch was conducted. The last test occurred in mid-September over Japan.
Report: Maui Metro Area Named “Drunkest City” in Hawai‘i
A new report lists the Maui County metro areas of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina as the “Drunkest City” in Hawaiʻi.
Couple Swept Down River at Rainbow Falls
The couple was swept down the Wailuku River in Hilo on Saturday. The two fell into the water while crossing the river above the falls at Rainbow Falls.
25,000 Pounds of Rice Gifted For the Holidays
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association distributed 25,000 pounds of rice throughout Maui County for their annual “Rice for the Holidays” program.
Maui AIDS Foundation to Observe World AIDS Day
The Maui AIDS Foundation will recognize World AIDS Day and its 30th anniversary as an organization on Friday, Dec. 1, at Bailey House Museum
Extradition Hearing Set for Hawai‘i State Hospital Escapee
Saito was given the choice to either admit his identity and agree to extradition back to Hawaiʻi or ask for a hearing to be scheduled to contest extradition. Saito chose the latter option.
Beach User Hui Sues DLNR over Kā‘anapali Tour Boat Operators
A lawsuit has been filed against the state Department of Land and Natural Resources over the current permitting system for tour boat operators off of Kāʻanapali Beach.
Kahului Elementary Remains Closed Until Thursday, Nov. 30
Kahului Elementary School will remained closed for all students on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 28 and 29, and reopen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Maui Pig Hunters, Hikers Stranded by Rising Stream Waters
Fire crews responded to the Honomanū Bay, Keʻanae and Kailua areas for reports of individuals stranded by rising stream waters on Saturday.
Missing Person: Maui Woman Last Seen Saturday
Kaualani Kaholokula, 25, was last seen on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 in the company of her boyfriend. Police say the two are known to frequent the Kīhei area.
Power Outage Updates: Sudden Loss of Generation Affects 23,900
An estimated 23,900 customers on Maui lost power on Sunday morning due to the sudden loss of generation from a generating unit at the Māʻalaea Power Plant…
