Maui News
Record Rainfall for Kahului Today
The National Weather Service issued a “record event” report for rainfall today. The last record was set in 1969. The new record is more than 10 times that…
Hawaiʻi Democratic Party to Elect New Chair
The highlight will be the election of the new Party Chairperson on Sunday to replace outgoing Chair Stephanie Ohigashi of Maui who served a two year term.
‘Click It or Ticket’ Underway May 23-June 5, 2016
The Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 23 through June 5, 2016. The fine for unrestrained occupants on Maui is $102
Electrical Arc Suspected of Starting Māʻalaea Brush Fires
A witness saw a blue colored light travel quickly along the transmission line, across the highway, and up the West Maui Mountain.
Maui Flood Advisory Expires
The flood advisory that was in effect for Maui has since expired as of 4 p.m.
‘SOS’ Message In Sand Leads Rescuers to 2 Hikers on Kauaʻi
Two hikers are safe after being stranded on the Nā Pali Coast. A helicopter crew diverted their training missing after learning of an SOS written in the sand.
Rocks Placed on Mauna Kea Road, Person of Interest Sought
Officers with the Department of Land and Natural Resources are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in an obstruction incident in which rocks were found placed on the Mauna Kea Access Road. Authorities say the incident occurred in the late afternoon on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the 5.5 mile marker […]
Rescues Underway at Waimoku Falls & Pīpīwai Trail
Emergency crews are responding two separate reports involving injured hikers in the Kīpahulu area of Haleakalā National Park in East Maui.
Fishing Season for Moi Closes on June 1
Moi is one of Hawai‘i’s most significant fish species, from a cultural perspective. The season will be closed from June through August in Hawaii waters.
SUP Rescue at Honokeana Cove in Nāpili
Fire and Ocean safety are responding to a report of a juvenile female paddle boarder who lost her paddle and was seen drifting about 150 yards off shore at Honokeana Cove in Nāpili.
Maui Flood Advisory Expires
At 2:20 p.m., radar showed heavy rain near ʻUlupalakua with rainfall rates of over two inches per hour.
2016 Maui Huliau Youth Environmental Film Festival
The event will premiere eight short environmental films made by youth from 11 different Maui schools including documentaries funded by the Maui OED.
Kīhei Man Extricated in Haleakalā Hwy Crash
A Kīhei man is in critical condition following a motor vehicle collision on Haleakalā Hwy. Investigation revealed that one of the vehicles was reported stolen.
UPDATE: Kēōkea Home Destroyed by Fire
A male resident was outside the home and was removing fuel from the fuel tank of a power generator using a wet/dry shop vacuum when the fuel ignited.
Maui Innovator Awarded $10K for Environmental Technology
Maui’s Cole Keaoulu Santos was awarded $10,000 for his unique and environmentally-friendly buoy mooring system which stabilizes a boat on the ocean surface.
9 Day Maui Hemp Fest “on Tap”
With the passing of recent hemp legislation in Hawaiʻi, Maui Hemp Fest 2016 celebrates hemp as a future agricultural crop and spark to the local economy.
2 Bicyclists Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident on Hāna Hwy
Maui police are responding to a motor vehicle accident involving two bicyclists on the Hāna Hwy in Pāʻia.
More Mauians Could Qualify for Affordable Homes
Homebuyers who were previously unable to qualify for affordable housing, could now potentially meet the income eligibility requirement for workforce housing.
14 Students Named To High Tech Internships on Maui
The Akamai Workforce Initiative is designed to build tomorrow’s high-tech workforce by providing support to local college students in STEM fields.
Jury Selection Begins in Capobianco Murder Trial
The trial for a man accused of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend gets underway with jury selection today in Second Circuit Court.
