Maui News
Hana Hou! Maui Nō Ka ʻOi: Voted Best Island Again
Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Maui topping the list of Best Islands in the US, and the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort recognized as number one on the list of the 30 Best Resorts in Hawaiʻi.
Maui Police Ready for 2016 Halloween in Lahaina
Maui police were checking in on an individual dressed as Cookie Monster on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, making sure he wasn’t panhandling at the Banyan Tree park in Lahaina.
School Renamed in Honor of Late US Senator Inouye
The school is situated at Schofield Barracks, which was the home of the 442nd regimental combat team, the unit that Senator Inouye served in during WWII.
Lahaina Ferry Pier Improvements Focus of Public Meeting
The new interisland ferry pier will be located approximately 70 feet to the north of the existing public pier at the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor.
4,600 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kīhei
The overflow was caused by a deteriorated section of a force main located on the mauka side of the road, just north of Kilohana Drive.
Free Drive-Thru Destruction of Computer Hard Drives
The County of Maui will be holding a free, drive-thru hard drive and backup tape destruction and disposal service on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in observance of October as Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Oct. 17, 2016
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Oct. 9, 2016.
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Clinic to Begin 24-Hour Emergency Veterinary Care on Maui
Clinic representatives say the veterinary hospital will be the first and only around-the-clock emergency veterinary hospital facility on Maui.
Search Suspended for Missing Free Diver Near Hāna, Maui
Search and rescue teams on Sunday evening, suspended their efforts in looking for a missing free diver in East Maui. 41-year-old Joshua Goodwin was last seen on Thursday in the area of Mile 41 in Kipahulu.
Joint Task Force Created for County-Owned Fairways Lots
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa announced the creation of a task force to explore the best use or disposal of the 50 County-owned lots at the Fairways at Maui Lani.
UPDATE: Kahikinui Brush Fire Flares Up, Chars 90 Acres
At 1:15 p.m. Monday, the size of the flare up was estimated at around 40 additional acres, making the total so far scorched at 90 acres.
Hawaiian Airlines Voyages to the Pacific with Disney’s “Moana”
Hawaiian Airlines, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Studios, today unveiled the first of three custom Airbus A330 aircraft being adorned with imagery from the CG-animated comedy adventure “Moana.”
Couple Rescued after Outrigger Canoe Breaks in Two
A Wailuku couple was making a downwind run at Keawakapu when they took a hit from a large wave and their canoe broke in two. They were in the process of swimming the canoe to shore when the Good Samaritan with the kayak showed up.
Emergency Road Work: Temporary Closure of South Kīhei Road
Crews are currently conducting emergency road work on South Kīhei Road between the Days Inn and Kilohana Drive. The work has resulted in the temporary closure of the road in both directions until further notice.
Search Launched for Missing Free Diver, Josh Goodwin Near Hāna, Maui
Goodwin was last seen on shore near Hāna and was expected to swim out to meet a friend approximately 200 yards away offshore, but never arrived.
Female Snorkeler Bitten by Shark in Kīhei, Maui
Shark warning signs were posted this morning by Maui County Ocean Safety lifeguards and Department of Land and Natural Resources staff on the Kihei coastline from Kalama Park to Kamaole Beach Park III.
Holoholo Kaʻa: A Fundraiser for Pūnana Leo O Maui
Pūnana Leo O Maui will host a Holoholo Ka‘a 2016 fundraiser, a day of fun and interaction for the whole community.
Kīlauea Lava Flow Continues Dramatic Ocean Entry
Kīlauea continues to erupt at its summit and East Rift Zone with dramatic images from the 61g lava flow which continued to enter the ocean near Kamokuna.
Motor Vehicle Accident Hāna Highway Near Hansen Rd
Emergency crews are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Hāna Highway near the Hansen Road intersection.
Status of Health Care Focus of Maui Briefing
Lawmakers will examine the state of healthcare and hospital services on Maui, resulting from the delayed transition of the Maui Region hospitals to Kaiser.
