Maui News
Maui District Park Planning Open House Meetings in September
The open houses are part of a Parks Department project to prepare a System Plan, which will define future recreation needs, an overall strategy, and…
Maui Crime at Record Low in 2016, Violent Crime Down 19%
In Maui County, there were record low rates for total Index Crimes (-5.6%) and property crime (-4.3%) in 2016. Maui’s violent crime rate fell by 19.1% in 2016.
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Rail Funding Bill Continues to Advance
The state House committees on Transportation and Finance on Wednesday passed a rail funding bill that continues to advance during a special legislative session.
$500,000 Secured for Flood Forecasting in West Maui
A $500,000 award has been issued to the Pacific Island Ocean Observing System to improve forecasting of storm surges and high tide events in West Maui.
19 Hawaiʻi Volunteers Deploy to Assist in Harvey Relief Effort
Four Red Cross volunteers from Maui are part of a group being deployed to Texas or Louisiana to assist in Harvey relief efforts
Second Rodenticide Application Dropped on Lehua Island
A second aerial application of rodenticide was conducted at Lehua Island today. The bait drops are being conducted in an effort to eradicate invasive rats.
Former Maui Corrections Officer Convicted, Sentencing Set
On Tuesday, the court ordered that sentencing for James Siugpiyemal take place on Oct. 3, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.
US Successfully Intercepts Ballistic Missile Target in Test Over Hawai‘i
The US military successfully shot down a medium range ballistic missile target during an interceptor test off of Kauaʻi on Tuesday.
Maui Celebrates Forensic Science, Sept. 19
As part of National Forensic Science Week, the Maui Police Department will be hosting Maui County’s First Forensic Science Day on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.
3.8 Earthquake Shakes Na‘alehu, Hawai‘i
There was no tsunami generated from a magnitude 3.8 earthquake reported at 3:52 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2017 ENE of Hawaiian Ocean View on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
Waipuilani Irrigation Work Extended to End of September
Work on the new irrigation system at Waipuilani Park is expected to continue through the end of September, with some portions of the park to remain closed…
Maui Lawmakers Secure House Chairmanship Roles
The state House of Representatives today adopted a resolution formalizing new committee assignments, which includes more than 50 changes.
Maui Restaurants to Donate to Grow Some Good in September
Each time a diner orders a salad or appetizer at the restaurants, $1 will be donated to Grow Some Good
Dirt Bike Theft from Kahului Warehouse Caught on Video
Maui police are seeking the public’s help in identifying four to five individuals who are observed on video surveillance participating in the break-in and theft
Maui Groups Testify Against Honolulu Rail Funding
A rail funding bill narrowly advanced in a 6-5 vote last night in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Maui Sen. Keith-Agaran was among those who voted in favor
Downed Tree: Hāna Hwy, Between Mile 8-9
Motorists are advised of a tree down on the Hāna Highway between Miles 8 and 9.
Traffic Alert: Haleakalā Hwy at Hāna Hwy
Heavy traffic is reported at the Haleakalā/Hāna Hwy intersection due to ongoing road paving work. Motorists report that traffic is backed up to Hāliʻimaile.
3rd Annual Ho‘oulu 2017 for Lahaina Immersion Programs
Nā Kula Kaiapuni o Lahaina is gearing up for their 3rd Annual Ho‘oulu 2017 to be held on Sept. 16, at Princess Nāhi‘ena‘ena Elementary from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Blessing Held at Maui County’s Kulamalu Hale Affordable Housing Rentals
A blessing was held today for the one- and two-bedroom apartments at the County of Maui’s 56-unit Kulamalu Hale apartment rentals in Pukalani.
9th Annual Paddle for Life Voyage to Lānaʻi
400 paddlers and supporters will make the 36-mile, round-trip journey across the ʻAuʻau channel from Lahaina to Lānaʻi to benefit PCF
