Maui News
Maui Obituaries: Week of Sept. 24, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituaries: Week of Sept. 24, 2017
Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Puerto Rico
In response to the three back-to-back hurricanes—Harvey, Irma and Maria—eight Hawai‘i Red Cross volunteers from Maui have deployed.
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1,000th Sea Turtle Released at Tavares Beach
On Friday, NOAA Fisheries released the 1,000th sea turtle (honu) that was rescued and rehabilitated in Hawai‘i at Tavares Beach on Maui’s North Shore.
UH Featured in New Tommy Bahama Collegiate Collection
The University of Hawai‘i is one of the 45 top universities featured in Tommy Bahama’s new collegiate series clothing line.
GIS Software Free for all Hawai‘i Schools
ESRI, the GIS software industry leader, is offering the new ArcGIS school bundle at no charge to all K12 public, private and charter schools throughout Hawai‘i.
Statewide Public Meetings for Commercial Marine License Fee Increase
The proposed rule amendment would increase the annual commercial marine license fees from $50/year to $100/year initially, then to $150/year on Jan. 1, 2018.
Near-Drowning at Mākena Landing
Emergency crews in South Maui responded at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, to an unresponsive female pulled from the water at Mākena Landing in Mākena.
Haleakalā Brush Fire ‘Contained’
The brush fire that started off the side of Haleakalā Highway, then spread to a fallow sugar cane field on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 21, has been contained.
Bodyboard, Cooler Found Adrift Near Olowalu Beach, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of a bodyboard with an attached cooler found adrift approximately six miles off Olowalu Beach.
Hurricane Maria Update: 70,000 Evacuated Due to Cracked Dam
Everyone living near the Guajataca River in the northwest part of the country was advised to evacuate immediately because of an “imminent dam break.”
US Government Notifies 21 States of Election Hacking
The federal government told election officials in 21 states today that hackers target their systems last year
‘Hui Aloha’ Playground Replacement Project Begins Next Month
The Keopuolani Park “Hui Aloha” Playground Replacement Project will begin construction on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, and continue until Jan. 31, 2018.
Stage 1 Upcountry Water Shortage Continues
The Department of Water Supply is continuing its declaration of a Stage 1 water shortage Upcountry due to reduced surface water flow and an ongoing dry weather.
Wailuku Gym Closed Due to Vandalism
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced the Wailuku Gymnasium will be closed until further notice due to vandalism.
Good Samaritans Help Kīhei Boy After Hoverboard Crash
Just as Edward realized he was going too fast on his hoverboard and tried to slow down, he took a spill, hitting his head on his friend’s scooter wheel…
UPDATE: Shark Sighting Closes Mākena State Park
The waters off of Big Beach”and Little Beach at Mākena State Park were closed for around two hours Thursday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2017, due to a shark sighting.
VIDEO UPDATE: 100 Acres Scorched in Haleakalā Highway Brush Fire
Maui firefighters are currently battling a large brush fire burning in fallow sugar cane fields off of Haleakalā Highway near North Firebreak Road.
Bail Remains at $40K, Charges Reduced for Alleged Attempted Kidnapper
Bail remained at $40,000 for a 39-year-old Kīhei man who was charged for allegedly attempting to kidnap two female students on their way to school
REPORT: Fire on Haleakalā Highway
At 4:24 p.m. Maui Now received multiple reports of a fire on Haleakala Highway.
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Extended for Maui Waters
UPDATE, Sept. 22, 2017: The small craft advisory has been extended to 6 p.m. this evening.
