Maui News
VIDEO: Ceremony Honors Birthday of Queen Ka’ahumanu
Ka’ahumanu, whose name means “the feather cloak,” was born in a cave at Kauiki Hill in Hāna, Maui, during period of war between the ruling chiefs to parents Keeaumoku and Namahana.
Visitor Airlifted From Honolua, Injured in Fall
A 74-year-old female visitor was airlifted after sustaining injuries in a fall during a hike near Honolua Bay on Sunday morning.
Swimmer Caught in Rip-Tide Rescued at Nāpili Bay
A firefighter and ocean safely personnel assisted a swimmer to shore after the man became caught in a rip-tide at Nāpili Bay on Sunday afternoon.
Nā Hale O Maui Hosts Blessing for Home That Will Remain “Affordable in Perpetuity”
Nā Hale O Maui, an affordable housing program on Maui hosts a blessing and open house today for its first home on Kama Street in Waikapū. The land trust home will be affordable in perpetuity, and will never go onto the open market.
No Tsunami Threat After 4.6 Big Island Quake
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.6 earthquake located beneath the Island of Hawaiʻi on Sunday, March 20, at 6:43 a.m., HST. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has determined that no damaging tsunami was generated. According to HVO, this earthquake was centered about 14.0 km (8.7 mi) east of Waikoloa and 19.8 […]
New Priest Arrives as Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Begins 150th Anniversary Celebration
Vance arrives as Good Shepherd Episcopal Church begins its 150th anniversary celebration. Good Shepherd held its first service on Feb. 25, 1866…
Murder Investigation Underway at Kanahā
Maui police have cordoned off an section of shoreline off of Amala Place in Kahului while they conduct an investigation in the area. The investigation includes a section of beach between the Kahului/Wailuku Wastewater Reclamation Facility and Kanaha Beach.
Maui Local Fair for Trucker Dukes
A Maui Local Fair fundraiser event for Maui boy Trucker Dukes is planned on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului, as he continues his battle against cancer.
A Look From Above Maui’s Puʻu Māhoe Cinder Cone
We flew with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters to get a bird’s eye view of Maui. Puʻu māhoe is located along the southwest rift zone of Haleakalā…
Maui Resident Among Red Cross Workers Deployed to Southern Floods
A Maui volunteer was deployed to Mississippi to assist with Disaster Mental Health Services; and two Oʻahu residents were deployed–one to assist with Information Planning and Development in Louisiana, and the other to assist with Health Services in Texas.
Amy Hanaialiʻi Sings Invocation at State Capitol
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives welcomed Amy Hanaialiʻi at the State Capitol on Friday as she sang “The Queens Prayer” for Representative Angus McKelvey’s invocation.
Woman Pulled from Ocean a Keawakapu
An emergency crew from the Wailea Fire Station (Ladder 14) responded to the report of a possible drowning at around 4:02 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016.
Ocean Rescues at Pōhaku Park “S-Turns” in Kahana
Emergency crews were called to the scene of Pōhaku Park “S-Turns” in Kahana following a report of an ocean goer in distress at around 1:55 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016.
Maui Electric Responds to Power Outage in Lahaina
Maui Electric Company has confirmed a power outage in parts of Lahaina in West Maui. This has resulted in traffic signal outages on several side streets in Lahaina Town.
Temporary Parking Lot Closure at Kealia Boardwalk
The parking lot will be closed for approximately 5-10 days as crews replace the Trex decking along the entire Kealia Coastal boardwalk.
House Version of State Budget Includes $484.4 Million in Maui CIP Funds
The largest Transportation appropriation is $43.6 million for Hāna Highway rockfall mitigation, repairs, widening and/or realignment.
Weekend Talk Story Event at Kahului Boat Ramp
Enforcement officers with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Community Fisheries Enforcement Unit will be at the Kahului Boat Ramp on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 8 a.m. to noon to help educate fishers about Hawaiʻi’s fishing laws.
Celebration to Honor Queen Ka’ahumanu’s Birthday
Queen Kaʻahumanu was born to parents Keeaumoku and Namahana in 1768 in a cave at Kauiki Hill in Hāna, Maui, during period of war between the ruling chiefs.
Phase 2 of Kīhei High School Included in House Budget
The House Finance Committee voted to appropriate $37.5 million for the second phase of construction on the upcoming Kīhei High School, marking the single largest Department of Education appropriation in the House Budget.
Hirono Urges Approval of ILWU Petition for Maui Sugar Worker Assistance
Senator Hirono urged US Labor Secretary Perez to expedite review and approval of the ILWU’s request for TAA, and Alternative TAA for Maui sugar workers displaced by the cessation of sugar production.
