Maui News
Maui Sugar: End of an Era – Diversified Agriculture Trials Underway
As the last harvest at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company nears its end, we had the opportunity to document some of the work that goes into the operation, and discuss the company’s new venture into diversified agriculture.
Two Maui Clubs Grant Wish For Make-A-Wish Recipient
BAM and Kā‘anapali Surf Club granted six-year-old Ruby’s wish to see Maui’s marine life.
Maui County Council Organizes for Upcoming Term
Mike White will continue to serve as chair of the Maui County Council and Robert Carroll will serve as vice-chair during the 2017-2019 Council term beginning on Jan. 2.
8th Annual Hāna Limu Festival Announced
The 8th Annual Hāna Limu Festival will take place on Nov. 18 and 19 at Hāna Bay Beach Park
Search for Fall Victim to End at Sunset
Search crews with the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety plan to conclude search efforts at sunset today if an aerial search this afternoon does not produce any new sightings of a missing hiker.
Proposed Parking Fees for Maui’s ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Topic of Hearing
A hearing will be held tonight during which testimony will be accepted on the state’s proposal to establish parking fees for the ‘Āhihi-Kina‘u Natural Area Reserve on Maui.
2 Month Parking Lot Work Begins at ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu
Visitors to the ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve and Keone‘oi‘o (La Perouse Bay) area are advised that renovation of the Kanahena parking area is expected to create limited parking and traffic delays from Monday, Nov. 14 to Jan. 15, 2017.
Maui’s Senate Delegation Secures Key Leadership, Committee Roles
Senator J Kalani English was selected as Majority Leader; Sen. Gil Keith Agaran is the Judiciary and Labor Chair; and Sen. Roz Baker is the Consumer Protection and Health Chair.
Capobianco Trial: Defense Questioning Focuses on Masking Tape
The next phase of the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco got underway on Wedneday with the defense calling to the stand a GIS map specialist and two employees from Mana Foods who had worked with the defendant.
Coast Guard, Navy Respond to Distress Beacon off Maui
Three boaters off Maui were rescued by a Navy helicopter crew following Coast Guard notification of the distress beacon, Tuesday.
No Public Access for Big-Wave Peʻahi Challenge
The public is advised that there is no public access available to the Peʻahi Challenge big wave competition being held Thursday, Nov.10, 2016 at the Peʻahi surf break also known as “Jaws.” Event security will be controlling all vehicle and pedestrian access to the property and the public is asked to avoid the Hāna Highway area […]
Voter Turnout Up Across the State: Maui at 56.4%
Maui’s voter turnout improved from 52.7% in 2014 to 56.4% this year. Of the 93,912 registered voters in Maui County, 52,969 cast ballots in the General Election.
Trump Wins Presidency, Calls for Unity
“To all Republicans and Democrats and Independents across the nation, it is time for us to come together as one united people. I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans, and this is so important to me,” said Trump
Update: Hiker Falls 20-Feet from Sea Cliff, Search for Body Resumes at First Light
Maui firefighters and ocean safety personnel were dispatched to a report of male hiker that reportedly fell about 20 feet from a sea cliff on the Puka Maui Trail at around 11:03 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Maui General Election Results 2016 – FINAL PRINTOUT
Please Check back frequently for updated results, which are posted as they become available. Our priority is to post Maui County race results first, with additional state and national races to be updated thereafter.
Sun Yat-sen Festival at Wo Hing Museum, Nov 11-12
In celebration of the 150th birthday of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, recognized as the Father of Modern China, a festival in his honor will be held this weekend Nov. 11-12, 2016.
Game Bird Hunting Season for 2016-2017 Begins
The state’s game bird hunting season began over the weekend. Biologists with the state department of Land and Natural Resources are predicting a below average season for bird hunting, with lingering drought impacts in many parts of the state.
Maui Election Day Reminders
The Office of Elections and County Clerks of Hawaiʻi is sharing a few Election Day reminders and tips for Hawaiʻi voters as the 2016 General Election approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Maui Crime, Oct. 30-Nov. 5: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 16 burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 30 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5, 2016.
1,560 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Lahaina
The wastewater flowed from a manhole located at the intersection of Lahainaluna Road and Kalena Street, along Lahainaluna Road, into a storm drain on Pauoa Street.
