Maui News
VIDEO: Maui Mayor Presents His 2017 Budget to Council
The 920 page document includes a proposed budget that totals $810.4 million and includes an operating budget of $563.6 million and a capital program budget of $147.9 million.
Health Department Cites HC&S for Agricultural Burn Permit Violations
The violations were self-reported and after a review of the reports a penalty of $8,300 was issued by DOH and paid by HC&S.
Millions of Dollars in Federal Funding Approved for HC&S Workers
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor approved a petition for federal aid that will provide millions of dollars in federal funding for displaced workers at the Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company on Maui.
Maui Population Grows by 0.8% to 164,637 in 2015
Maui’s population grew by 0.8% in one year to 164,637 people in 2015, according to new data released by the US Census Bureau.
191 Traffic Citations Issued During St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement
Maui Police Department conducted multiple DUI Checkpoints on the night of Saint Patrick’s Day to prevent and apprehend impaired drivers.
Maui Crime, March 13–19: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 16 burglaries, 5 vehicle thefts, and 14 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between March 13 and 19, 2016.
Community Helps Restore Kahikinui After Brush Fire
The Kahikinui brush fire scorched more than 5600 acres. Maui Now’s Malika Dudley spoke with Donna Sterling about the experience and what the community can do…
Jewelry Taken in Burglary of Lahaina Business
Maui Police Department released photographs today of dozens of pieces of jewelry taken during the burglary of a Lahaina business on March 7, 2016.
Big Island Mayor “Billy” Kenoi Indicted for Felony Theft
The charges stem from alleged conduct taking place from 2011 through 2015 while Mayor Kenoi was in office.
Community Meeting Set for Upcountry Skatepark
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced that a community meeting on the proposed design of the Upcountry Skatepark is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
Operation Violence Reduction Nets 33 Arrests on Maui
A total of 33 people were arrested on Maui as part of an initiative to reduce violent crime. The arrests were part of a larger nationwide operation led by the US Marshals Task Force
Maui 2016 Jr. Lifeguard Registration Dates and Deadlines
Space is limited in each district and all students must complete a 300 yard non-stop swim test within 11 minutes in order to participate.
County to Switch to New Recruitment and Hiring Web Portal
The County of Maui Department of Personnel Services announced that on April 1, 2016, County recruitment will switch to the NEOGOV recruiting system, a program already utilized by the State of Hawaiʻi, City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaiʻi and the County of Kauaʻi.
Maui Police Identify Murder Victim as a Kahului Man
The victim of an apparent homicide on Maui was identified by police today as Michael Colby, 39, of Kahului.
Jane Sanders Visits Maui to Stump for Husband Ahead of Hawaiʻi Caucus
Jane Sanders, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders visited Maui last night to rally support behind her husband ahead of Hawaiʻi’s Presidential preference polls taking place this weekend.
Maui’s Kaniela Ing Announces Bernie Sanders Endorsement
Representative Kaniela Ing of Maui takes to social media last night to become the only State Representative and only Asian/Pacific Islander (API) Legislator to veer from Hillary Clinton and endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for the Hawaiʻi President Preference Polls.
Files, Videos of Maui County Council Meetings Now Online
Streaming video and legislative files of Maui County Council meetings conducted in the Council Chamber will now be made available on the council’s website at MauiCounty.us.
UDPATE: 14 Stranded by Flood Waters on Maui Airlifted to Safety
A total of 14 individuals were airlifted to safety when they became stranded during a flash flood at Makamakaʻole Gulch (located along the Kahekili Highway between Waiheʻe and Kahakuloa) on Monday afternoon.
Selection Panel Named for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has named five members to the selection panel for review of the first Medical Marijuana Dispensary licensees. The Department assembled the panel by identifying individuals with relevant experience and knowledge to review the applications and assist DOH in selecting the most qualified applicants. The list of panelists includes: H. […]
Hawaiʻi Department of Health Confirms Another Case of Travel-Related Zika
Health officials say the most recent case involves a Kauaʻi resident who has a history of recent travel to Latin America and may still be infectious.
