Maui News
Over $2.8 M to Enhance Hawai‘i Ocean Monitoring, Protect Coastal Communities
The University of Hawai‘i’s Pacific Island Ocean Observing System will receive over $2.8 million in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding.
American Cancer Society Hosts Gala to Support Hope Lodge Hawai‘i
All net proceeds from HopeFest benefit the Clarence T. Ching Hope Lodge Hawai‘i, a free place to stay for neighbor island cancer patients when their best hope..
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Hawaiʻi’s Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Weigh in On New Banking Solution
HEALTH representatives say the few patients who choose not to participate in a program that requires checking account transfers will still be able to make cash
Man Medevaced From Cruise Ship off Maui
A 72-year-old man arrived safely to Maui Wednesday, after being medevaced 170 miles from a cruise ship offshore.
Capobianco’s Aunt Sentenced in Maui Prison Contraband Case
Susan Capobianco, the aunt of convicted murderer Steven Capobianco, was sentenced to 18 months in jail and four years of probation on Tuesday.
One Year Anniversary of Historic ‘Īao Flood
Today marks the one year anniversary of the historic flood at the Wailuku River in ʻĪao Valley.
Hawai‘i Boasts Nation’s First Cash-Free Cannabis Banking Solution
Gov. Ige announced the nation’s first and only cash-free payment system for medical cannabis.
College and Job Fairs Planned at UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Transfer & College Fair is on Sept. 20, from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and the Job Fair the following day, Sept. 21, from 8:30 a.m. -12 p.m.
Lehua Island Third Rodenticide Application Planned Today
The third application comes today, amid an investigation launched last week claiming a connection between the rat eradication effort and bird and fish deaths.
Upcountry Issues Topic of Kula Meeting, Sept. 13
Exploring issues that affect upcountry life will be the subject of the Kula Community Association’s meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 13, at the Kula Community Center.
Hāna Landfill Partial Closures, Sept. 12-16
Due to insufficient staffing, the Hāna Landfill in East Maui will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, September 12-16, 2017.
All Temporarily Suspended Maui School Bus Routes Restored
With the restoration of these final two routes, serving Baldwin High and ʻĪao Intermediate, all schools on all islands are receiving bus service as of today.
1,600 Citations Issued During Drive Sober Campaign
Maui police issued 1,600 traffic citations, including 55 DUI arrests during the 20-day Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign that ran from Aug. 16 to Sept. 4.
Maui Police: 5 Unclaimed Remains at Forensic Facility
The Maui Police Department reports that their forensic facility currently has five unclaimed remains at its forensic facility.
Meeting on Transportation and the West Maui Community Plan
Transportation issues as they relate to the update of the West Maui Community Plan will be discussed on Sept. 12, 2017, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in West Maui…
Comparing Iniki to Irma on the 25th Anniversary
On the 25th anniversary of Hawaii’s costliest and damaging hurricane, we compare Iniki to Hurricane Irma.
Land Board Approves State Boating Rule Changes
The board received comment on prohibiting open containers at boating facilities, and the dive flag rule that will require dive flags to be illuminated at night.
Flags Lowered for Patriot Day
The annual observance honors the nearly 3,000 individuals who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and those who aided their fellow citizens…
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures for Sept. 11-15
In Kahului, an alternating lane closure will be in effect on the Haleakalā Highway in both directions in the vicinity of North Firebreak Road Sept. 11-15, 2017.










