Maui News
Maui breaks heat record for fifth time this month; drought worsens to exceptional level
Maui broke a heat record again Tuesday – its fifth time this month. Meanwhile, exceptional drought developed last month in many areas of Maui County, according to NWS’ Drought Information Statement that was issued last week.
General election candidates can apply for advertising tables at Maui County Senior Fair
Candidates for the general election can apply for advertising tables at the 49th Annual Maui County Senior Fair on Oct. 29 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
Maui police emergency preparedness exercise at QKC, Aug. 18
Members of the Maui Police Department and the staff of Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center will participate in a one-day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022.
FBI sex trafficking enforcement effort nets 2 arrests locally, finds 7 adolescent victims in Hawaiʻi
Locally, FBI agents identified and located seven adolescent victims during this operation that ran on Aug. 12, 2022.
Public invited to comment on Maui Climate Mitigation Action Survey
“This plan will focus on climate adaptation and carbon mitigation strategies for Maui County,” Mayor Victorino said. “Our residents know this place best, and we value their recommendations to help shape the changes we need to make right away and into the future.”
Attorneys general reach $450 million settlement with opioid maker Endo
A coalition of attorneys general, including Hawai‘i’s Holly T. Shikada, has reached an agreement in principle with opioid maker Endo International Plc to provide up to $450 million to participating states and local governments — and ban forever the promotion of Endo’s opioids.
Live skunk found in mongoose trap at Kanahā Sanctuary on Maui, euthanized
A skunk was found in a trap by personnel from the Department of Land and Natural Resources in Maui’s Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday morning. The traps were usually set to catch feral cats and mongoose in the wildlife sanctuary area.
Kula man held on $755K bail after he allegedly opened fire at a Haʻikū home
A Kula man was arrested and held on $755,000 bail for allegedly opening fire at a Haʻikū home on Monday afternoon. Police say 55-year-old Shawn Medeiros allegedly shot numerous rounds at the home before fleeing.
Maui Real Property Tax payment deadline is Aug. 22
The deadline for the first installment of Maui County real property tax payments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 is Monday, Aug. 22, 2022.
Visitors from Massachusetts claim Maui man used a chainsaw to damage their rental car
Maui police arrested a Haiʻkū man after visitors reported a harassment at Kamaʻole Beach Park III involving the alleged use of a chainsaw to damage their rental vehicle.
UH astronomers produce catalog to extensively map universe
A team of researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi and Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary has produced a massive new catalog of high-fidelity distance estimates to more than 350 million galaxies, revealing in detail the soap-bubble structure of the universe.
Hawaiʻi DOH expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility, reports four more cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reporting four additional monkeypox cases in Hawaiʻi and is expanding JYNNEOS vaccination eligibility for prevention of monkeypox. This brings the total number of cases reported in Hawaiʻi since June 3 to 16.
Maui United Way begins annual campaign to support 39 partner agency programs
On Sept. 1, Maui United Way will launch its “Live United” campaign, which relies on employee contributions from more than 300 businesses.
Innovative home health care program available for kupuna on Maui
Ho‘okele Home Care Maui is operating a new home care system called Vivia, which enables seniors to receive consistent, frequent and shorter visits by the same caregiver.
New PARK MAUI program would charge visitors to park at Maui’s most visited areas
“PARK MAUI is one of the ways in which the County of Maui can help to restore balance between our community and our hospitality industry,” said Mayor Victorino. “Our vision is to ensure residents have free access to shorelines, beaches and parks while non-residents pay to park in these places. The revenue generated by this program will fund operational expenses and may also be used to fund facility improvements, cultural preservation, environmental protection, and beach restoration efforts.”
Lawsuit filed to protect habitat for 49 endangered species in Hawaiʻi
The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the US Fish and Wildlife Service for allegedly failing to protect critical habitat for 49 endangered Hawaiian Islands species.
Stand Up Maui continues fight for affordable housing, member honored
Nonprofit, Stand Up Maui continues its efforts to fight for affordable housing, and recently honored one of its member for efforts to advance the organization’s mission to “stand up for the basic human rights for Maui County’s residents.”
Man charged after reports of SUV following and threatening female pedestrians in West Maui
Maui police have identified two “individuals of interest” after two suspicious reports Saturday night in which female pedestrians were reportedly followed by an SUV in West Maui, and threatened. In one case, the driver claimed to have a gun; and in the other incident, a gun was pointed at the victim, police said.
Murder investigation launched into “suspicious” death in South Maui
Maui police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man found deceased at a beach volleyball court in Kīhei.
UH launches statewide campaign called ‘A place for you’
The University of Hawaiʻi launched a statewide marketing campaign called “There is a place for you,” which encourages residents — no matter their circumstances — to consider enrolling at a UH campus and pursue a higher education.
