Maui News
“Vax to School” Ad Spreads Word on New Immunization Requirements
A new statewide campaign is encouraging parents to have their middle-schoolers vaccinated.
Maui Crime Sept. 22-29, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 20 burglaries, 9 vehicle thefts and 16 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept. 22 to 29, 2019.
Paddle for Life is Next Week!
Last yearʻs Paddle for Life raised over $240,000 for Mauiʻs cancer community.
“Pali” Brush Fire Scorches 4,100 Acres, Honoapiʻilani OPEN
Maui Fire Department personnel are responding to reports of a brush fire off Honoapiʻilani Highway in an area between the scenic lookout and Olowalu.
Humpback Sighting Marks Start of Whale Season
Captains aboard a tour boat off the coast of Kauaʻi may have spotted the first humpback whale of the season.
Injured Man Rescued From Haleakalā Crater
A man was recovered from the Hōlua Cabin at the Haleakalā National Park early this morning.
Valve Replacements Scheduled in Kahului
Kahului residents can expect low water pressure and possibly no water beginning tonight due to valve replacements.
The Annual Environmental Education Symposium Will be Held Next Week
The Hawaii Environmental Education Alliance will be holding its 8th annual Environmental Education Symposium next week.
Three Suspects Sought in Waiehu Masked Robbery
Three unidentified male suspects wearing hoodies, face masks and long pants entered the rear fenced yard of a residence on Makaʻala Drive during a reported birthday party, according to Maui Crime Stoppers.
Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi Announces ‘Vampire Season’ Drives
The Blood Bank of Hawai’i will be hosting four blood drives on Maui this month.
Former Maui Nursery Bookkeeper Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Thelma Pascua-Suyat, 64, of Maui was sentenced in federal court on Monday to a 3-year 7-month jail term for wire fraud.
Off-road Vehicle Damages Silverswords and Trail at Haleakalā Summit
On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, Haleakalā National Park law enforcement rangers observed tire tracks leaving the paved road at Haleakalā’s summit.
Festivals of Aloha: Lāna‘i Winners; Upcoming Schedule for Hāna and Moloka‘i
This year’s 2019 Festival of Aloha has now reached the half way point. Next, the festival heads to Moloka‘i and Hāna in East Maui. The remaining schedule is as follows:
Maui Ocean Center Appoints Toni Rojas as Director of Marketing
Maui Ocean Center has appointed Toni Rojas as its new Director of Marketing.
Reminder: Monthly Siren Emergency Alert Test, Oct. 1, 2019
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for TODAY, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.
Wildland Firefighting Training Scheduled in Central Maui
The Maui County Fire Department will be conducting wildland firefighting training in the Central Maui area from Sept. 30 to Oct. 7.
Maui Crime Stoppers Looking for Arsonist(s) Who Set Vehicles Ablaze Sunday
According to Maui police two of the vehicles set on fire were abandoned and two others were owned by a business. One vehicle was reported stolen.
Hawaiian Homes is Expanding its Housing Options
A new rule will allow the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to offer multi-family units, kūpuna homes, and rental housing options.
Maui Lane Closures: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4
Here’s a list of road work and lane closures for Maui for the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2019. All projects are weather permitting.
Maui Sees Rise in Visitor Spending and Arrivals
According to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, more visitors came to Maui in August compared to last year. They also stayed longer and spent more per day.
