Maui News
UPDATE: Debris Cleared from Intake, Water Conservation Lifted
West Maui water intake facilities are now clear of debris from weekend storms. The department’s request to conserve water is now lifted.
State Senators Conduct Site Visits on Maui
Members of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and Maui Senators will be on island today and tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19 and 20, 2015 to tour various sites.
Maui Aloha ʻĀina Unity March Draws Estimated 6,000 Participants
The Aloha ‘Aina Unity March down Front Street in Lahaina on Sunday was a huge success, according to event organizers, calling it a “a beautiful day of activation.”
Vaituulala Crowned Mrs Maui 2016
Also over the weekend, five winners were crowned under the Miss America Organization during a pageant on Saturday at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea resort.
Brown Water Advisory for Maui NW Shores
Heavy rains have resulted in storm water runoff entering into coastal waters.
Free Tablets Delivered to Maui Intermediate Students
Free Tablets Delivered to Maui Intermediate Students: Today, 900 tablets were presented to students at Kalama Intermediate, and next weekend, an additional 600 tablets will be presented to students at Lokelani.
Central Maui Police Pursuit Ends, Suspect Detained
Maui police have arrested one man and another remains at large in connection with a police pursuit that led to the lockdown of several schools in Central Maui on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015.
West Maui Customers Asked to Conserve Water
The Mahinahina and Lahaina Water Treatment Plants are experiencing problems due to heavy rains carrying debris and clogging the intake water lines.
Homeless Repatriation Program Officially Expands to Maui
Executives at the Maui Family Life Center say Maui made the most sense to initiate a neighbor island repatriation program, which requires that the homeless person being assisted contribute a portion of the cost for airfare.
New Details Surface in Officer Investigation, Charges Filed
New details have emerged in an investigation involving a Maui officer who was placed on leave earlier this month after being arrested and released for alleged theft.
Maui Flood Warning Issued Until 11:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Maui until 11:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015.
Maui Waena Principal Issues Statement Following Lockdown
“Maui Waena was directed to go into a lockdown by the Maui Police Department today, starting at 12:15 p.m. and ending at 1 p.m. as a precautionary measure. At no time was Maui Waena under any threat. There was no intruder on campus,” Yap tells Maui Now.
Maui Crime Log Oct. 4–10: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 31 burglaries, 39 vehicle break-ins and 5 vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Welcomes New Providers on Maui
Robert Chad Atkins, MD, FAAP and Megan Wright, DO are among a list of eight new physicians hired at Kaiser facilities across the state.
Balcony Fire at Kihei Condo Causes $12,000 Damage
Maui fire crews responded to a high-rise structure fire reported at 1:17 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at the Kihei Akahi condominium, located at 2531 South Kihei Road.
Hawaiʻi Expands Broadband Network, New Gigabit Connection
Two new broadband facilities outfitted with state-of-the-art multi-gigabit connectivity have been established, connecting Hawaiʻi to Hollywood and more than 430 studios across the three continents.
Input Sought on Proposed Maui Bus Service Expansion
The Maui Bus has been in service since 2002. It currently provides over 2.5 million rides annually along 13 routes and operates from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Visitor Dies, Found Unresponsive in Ocean at “Black Rock”
An 80-year-old man from Carlsbad, California died after being pulled from the ocean at Puʻu Kekaʻa or “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali this morning. The man has since been identified as…
Maui Police Lt. Lopez Graduates From FBI National Academy
Maui Police Lieutenant Derrick Lopez graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia on Sept. 18, 2015.
UPDATE: Two Men Charged With Attempted Murder After Molokaʻi Shooting
Maui police have since charged two suspects with first degree attempted murder in connection with a shooting reported on Wednesday afternoon on Molokaʻi.
