Maui News
Update: Maui Flood Advisory expires as rain diminishes over leeward Haleakalā
Weather radar shows that the heavy rain has diminished. Therefore, the Flood Advisory has been canceled for the Island of Maui. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Looking back at lessons learned from Hurricane Iniki on 30th anniversary
In observance of the devastation caused by Hurricane Iniki on Kauaʻi 30 years ago this Sunday, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency has produced a video interviewing people who looked back at the lessons learned from the incident.
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Maui Nui Ahupuaʻa signage project installs first Kula Uka sign in the Moku ʻO Kula
The first sign, located on the northern boundary of the ‘A‘apueo Ahupua‘a at the corner of Kula Highway and ‘A‘apueo Parkway in Pukalani, is one of 34 signs that will be installed this year.
Grants to help Hawaiʻi overseas exports
The state government is receiving $500,000 to support issuing grants and helping Hawaiʻi small businesses in expanding their markets overseas.
Maui County Federal Credit Union awards $10K in scholarships
Maui County Federal Credit Union awarded 10 students each with $1,000 scholarships towards their college education. Over the past 21 years, Maui County FCU has awarded scholarships totaling $267,000 to Maui County students pursuing higher education.
Pāʻia Bay shark attack victim leaves hospital; Maui ocean official sheds light on incident
Pāʻia Bay was calm late Friday afternoon, nearly one week after a shark attacked and removed a woman’s left arm. The shark attack victim, a 51-year-old visitor from France, was discharged from the hospital Wednesday, a hospital spokeswoman told Maui Now.
Missing Person: Kauaʻi man last seen in Hāna, Maui on Aug. 30
Osborn was last seen on Aug. 30, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m. at his vacation rental in Hāna. His personal effects were found in the rental, according to police.
Moloka’i Community Health Center adds family and community medicine physician
Moloka’i Community Health Center has hired Dr. Raquel Cisneros, a board-certified family and community medicine physician who understands the importance of family as the youngest of nine children to migrant farm workers.
Seasonal employees sought for PALS winter program
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation PALS Program is seeking seasonal employees for its winter 2022 session. Employment will be from Dec. 19, 2022, to Jan. 2, 2023.
Update: Maui Flood Warning expires, flood waters gradually recede, bus service affected
If any residents want to report flood damage, they can visit mauicounty.gov/emergency and click on “Damage Assessment – Self-reporting.”
Proud Boys Hawaiʻi chapter founder, Ochs pleads guilty in Jan. 6 US Capitol breach
Two men – including the founder of the Hawaiʻi chapter of the Proud Boys– pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for their actions during the breach of the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
If approved, new rules for Maui’s downhill bike industry would set age, location limits
After turning its wheels for many months, a Maui County Council committee on Thursday finally recommended new rules intended to boost safety for the downhill biking industry, including minimum age requirements and restrictions on tour volumes, locations and timeframes. The committee meeting coincided with a bicyclist injury at Kekaulike Avenue/Haleakalā Highway, Maui Police Department confirmed later in the day. A call for service around 9:45 a.m. reported an injury where a bicyclist fell over; medics and Maui Fire Department responded to the scene.
US senators urge defense department to pick commander to head defueling at Red Hill
US Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono of Hawai’i are urging the US Department of Defense to name a commander that will be in charge of defueling the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
Volunteer registration now open for 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions
The Sentry Tournament of Champions is now accepting volunteer registration for the 2023 event, which returns for the 25th year to The Plantation Course at Kapalua, Jan. 4-8, 2023.
Three additional monkeypox cases on Oʻahu bring Hawaiʻi total to 28 since June
To date, 2,283 doses of the Jynneos vaccine have been administered, including 193 doses on Maui. To date, there have been 28 cases in Hawaiʻi including 2 on Maui since June 3.
Triennial training scenario at Lānaʻi Airport
Hawaii Department of Transportation advises the public that there is a training scenario planned at Lānaʻi Airport today, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More dates available for Wailuku’s Velma McWayne Santos Community Center
A change in the construction timeline for improvements at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center has resulted in the availability of additional dates this year for use of the popular facility in Wailuku
Hawaiʻi Gov. Ige issues flag order to honor the life of Queen Elizabeth II
“The State of Hawaiʻi joins the nation and the rest of the world in mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. Many years ago, Hawaiʻi hosted the Queen at Washington Place. Her graciousness and her leadership will always be remembered,” said Gov. Ige.
WATCH: Cancer survivors and supporters to paddle from North Kīhei to Molokini, Oct. 8
Cancer survivors and supporters will paddle six-person outrigger canoes from North Kīhei to Molokini and back on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 for the 14th annual “Paddle for Life” fundraiser.
Maui County’s first ‘safe sleeping zone’ may be at J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku
A pilot project that allows houseless residents to sleep overnight in their vehicles in county lots could begin as early as October, and the first “safe sleeping zone” may be established at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku, according to an announcement today.
