Maui News
Lahaina 4th of July Fireworks Fundraising Goal Set at $50,000
The organization is hoping to increase the length of the fireworks show from the ten minute display that was conducted in past years, to one that runs longer.
First Mahinaʻai Night to Revitalize Kahoʻolawe
The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission will present its inaugural Mahinaʻai Night on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at its Kīhei boat house property in South Maui, in an effort to raise awareness of and access to Kahoʻolawe.
Lions Clubs to Host Vision Screening at Maui Drag Races
The Lions clubs of Maui in collaboration with the nonprofit Project Vision Hawaiʻi will host the inaugural Race for Sight this Saturday, April 18, at the Maui Raceway Park in Puʻunēnē.
Two Maui Police Captains Graduate from FBI Academy
Sterling Kiyota and Ricky Uedoi were among the law enforcement officers who graduated from the 11-week sessions conducted in December 2014 and March 2015 respectively.
Kate Spade Opening Shop on Maui
New York designer Kate Spade is opening a store in Kāʻanapali at Whalers Village, according to a mall post…
UH Maui College to Hold Earth Day Celebration
The public is invited to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus to celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Former NM Police Chief and Officer File Suit After Arrest on Maui
By Wendy Osher ***Update: 3:15 p.m. 4/15/15: This story has since been updated after receipt of requested comments from County of Maui, Deputy Corporation Counsel Moana Lutey. An officer and former police chief in New Mexico have filed a lawsuit against the County of Maui and several police officers alleging they were wrongfully arrested while on Maui […]
Legislative Branches Pass Hundreds of Measures on Final Crossover
By Maui Now Staff Both the Hawaiʻi State Senate and House passed more than 100 bills each out of their respective chambers today ahead of the final crossover. The State Senate today passed 135 House bills that addresses areas of domestic violence, beach protection, education, public safety, energy, and a number of other measures aimed […]
Resolution Seeks Reinstatment of “Wailuku River” Name at ʻĪao
The Maui County Council adopted a resolution that urges the Hawaiʻi State Board on Geographic Names to rename ʻĪao Stream to Wailuku River.
Woman Medevaced From Tour Boat Near Molokini Crater
A 60-year-old woman was medevaced from a tour boat at Molokini Crater in waters off of Maui on Tuesday, after experiencing shortness of breath and weakness, according to the US Coast Guard.
BREAKING: Small Plane Crash in Hilo
“It appeared to be a climb out stall,” said Jack Dugan who witnessed the incident while taking off as a passenger aboard a commercial flight out of Hilo on Tuesday afternoon.
Hāna Landfill Partial Closure: Friday, Saturday
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management announced that due to a staff shortage, the Hāna Landfill will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Annual Earth Day Festival Scheduled for Sunday, April 19
The 18th annual Maui Earth Day Festival will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Keōpūolani Park in Kahului.
Maverick Helicopters Launches Maui Service with Inaugural Flight
Passengers David Warr from Columbia, South Carolina and Leoni Merole and John Wright from Cambridge, Massachusetts, were the first to experience the company’s new Maui air tours.
Maui to Assist in Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kenoi Ethics Case
The Corporation Counsel for the County of Hawaiʻi is seeking the assistance of the Maui Office of the Corporation Counsel in matters relating to a complaint filed against Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi and his personal use of a county credit card.
Seahawks Arrive on Maui for Players Camp
Maui Now has learned that the Seattle Seahawks are on island, apparently as part of a players camp before the official off-season program begins.
VIDEO: Walk Out for Mauna Kea Staged at UHMC
More than 100 students, faculty and staff at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College staged a Walk Out for Mauna Kea this afternoon in which they delivered a letter stating opposition to the Thirty Meter Telescope or “TMT” project to Vice Chancellor Dr. John McKee.
Blessing Held for New MEO Transportation Facility, Buses
A crowd of about 125 dignitaries, staff and community partners joined Maui Economic Opportunity in a blessing celebration for its new transportation facility in Puʻunēnē.
Walk Out In Support of Mauna Kea at UHMC
The walk out is an appeal to the President of the University and the Board of Regents to stop construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea indefinitely.
Merrie Monarch 2015 Results: Maui Hālau Earns 3 Top Awards
The women of Maui’s Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka came in 2nd place in the wāhine kahiko, wāhine ʻauana, and overall wahine divisions at the 52nd Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
