Maui News

Water Commission Drops Proposed Fine Against Maui Taro Farmer

The state Water Commission heard more than three hours of oral testimony expressing concern over a $4,500 fine for a family using water from the river to water their taro.

Eight People Displaced by Kula Home Fire

Fire crews are responding to a report of a structure fire in the Kula area of Maui.

Virginia Man Accused of Skipping Out on Bills, Arrested in Hāna, Maui

43-year old Rakesh Kukatla of Virginia arrested for Criminal Trespass in the First Degree in Hana, Maui. Police say he has an apparent history of this same type of credit card scam.

Criminal Investigation Launched into Arson at Senator’s Home

The torch was found propped up underneath the residence and pointed towards the floor and support beam.

Likely Source of Hepatitis A Outbreak Identified

Investigation findings implicate frozen imported scallops served raw at Genki Sushi Restaurants as the likely source of Hepatitis A infection.

Kamehameha Schools K-12 and Kipona Application Period Opens

Applications for Kamehameha Schools’ K-12 program, and for the Kipona K-12 Scholarship program for the 2017-18 school year, are now available online.

Zika Virus Community Meeting in Wailuku

The meeting comes on the heels of two lab confirmed cases of Zika on Maui.

Boat Escorted to Shore After Taking on Water off Maui

Coast Guard Station Maui personnel responded to a report of a commercial vessel with 21 people aboard taking on water off Maui on Sunday.

West Maui Hospital Groundbreaking

A groundbreaking for the long-awaited West Maui Hospital was held this morning at the project site, located on Kakaʻalaneo Drive, between the Honoapiʻilani Highway and the Kāʻanapali Coffee Farms community. The target date for the hospital’s opening is late 2018. When completed, it will be the first new hospital to be built on Maui since Maui Memorial […]

Traffic Advisory Māʻalaea

We have a report of a two vehicle accident in Māʻalaea on the Honoapiʻilani Hwy just before the “Pali” section of the highway near Mile 7.

Staff Shortage Disrupts Pukalani Trash Collection

Due to staffing issues, residential refuse on a collection route in Pukalani was not picked up on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.

Parks & Rec Permitting Education Sessions Scheduled

Sessions will help the public understand the new permitting process. The changes affect the process for recreation programs, league permits & facility requests.

Ninth Circuit Upholds Hawaiʻi’s Open Primary Elections

The ruling keeps Hawaiʻi’s primary elections open to all registered voters, regardless of their formal party affiliation.

Cell Phones in Cars: Talking Law with David Sereno

Maui defense attorney David Sereno gives us details on what you should know when it comes to driving and your cell phone.

Early Morning Brush Fire Near Pāʻia Youth Center

Maui firefighters responded to a small brush fire that near the Pāʻia Youth Center, off of the Hāna Highway early Sunday morning.

Brush Fire in Old Macadamia Nut Fields, Suspicious Activity in Area

The incident was reported at 9:56 p.m. following a report of smoke and a possible brush fire off of Kahekili Highway, between Makaʻala Drive & Waiehu Beach Rd.

Visitor Falls 30 Feet from Waterfall, Airlifted from Commando Trail

A California visitor was transported to the hospital in stable condition after falling 30 feet from a waterfall while hiking on the Commando Trail in East Maui.

Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: August 14, 2016

Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: August 14, 2016

Maui Primary Election Results 2016 – FINAL PRINTOUT

Primary Election Results 2016: Please check here for updated results, which are posted when they become available.

BREAKING: Two Lab Confirmed Cases of Zika on Maui

Laboratory results came in this past week showing that a few Maui residents returning from trips overseas to Zika infected areas are infected.
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