Maui News
Funds Sought for Family Recovering from Deadly Hāli‘imaile Crash
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of those involved in a deadly crash in Hāliʻimaile over the weekend, that claimed the life of 39-year-old Teresa Pham of Spring Texas.
OPEN: Maui Lani Traffic Accident Overnight
Overnight, Maui police closed Maui Lani Parkway due to a traffic accident. The closure went into effect at around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Review Underway: “40 Flights Delayed, Thousands Inconvenienced”
Upon further review, DOT officials say federal authorities determined an external battery charger used to power electronic devices malfunctioned creating a heating source.
5 Rescued From Capsized Vessel Off Kāneʻohe
Five people are safe on shore after their 14-foot recreational vessel capsized off Kāneʻohe, Wednesday.
County Building 9th Floor Closed Friday Morning for Emergency Prep Exercise
The Ninth Floor of the Kalana O Maui Building will be closed the morning of Friday, June 21, for an emergency preparedness exercise.
Two Hāna Seniors Receive Kukui Mālamalama Scholarship
This year’s recipients are Chason Keoki Hoopai-Waikoloa and Shylan ‘Ilikea Contreras.
Ha‘ikū Community Association: “Ha‘ikū-Pā‘ia: What’s Next?”
The Haʻikū Community Association presents “Haʻikū-Pāʻia: What’s Next?,” a meeting that will highlight future plans in the community.
Hawai‘i AG Joins Colleagues in Asking Congress to Protect Elections
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare Connors joined colleagues from around the nation in asking Congress to take action to “protect the integrity of America’s elections.”
Hawai‘i Police Issue Reminder: “Check for Baby”
Kids dying from heatstroke in cars, either because they were left or became trapped, reached a record number in the US. In Hawaiʻi, there were 5 deaths in 20 ys
‘Ohana by Hawaiian: Celebrates 5 Years Serving Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i
ʻOhana by Hawaiian celebrated its fifth anniversary of service between Honolulu and Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i. Employees commemorated the milestone by…
Study: Hawai‘i is 9th Most Independent State
According to the report, Hawaiʻi ranked 1st in its share of jobs supported by exported goods; 2nd in its under-employement rate; and 4th in…
Council Overrides Majority of Mayor’s Line-Item Vetoes
The Maui County Council on Tuesday, overrode all but three of the Mayor’s 12 line-item vetoes.
Security Situation at Honolulu Airport, No Bad Effects on Maui
There was no immediate ill effects on Maui from a security situation at the Daniel K Inouye International Airport on Oʻahu on Tuesday afternoon, airport officials tell Maui Now.
Maui Man Charged with Murder and Kidnapping in California
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has charged a Maui man with kidnapping and murder this week.
Double Dognapping Averted at the Maui Humane Society
Both dogs, Deputy Wigglesbottom and Honey Boy, were unharmed during the burglary attempt.
Schatz Seeks “Suppressed” Info on Climate Crisis
US Sen. Brian Schatz, has invited Dr. Rod Schoonover, a senior intelligence analyst, to testify before the Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis.
Historic Plaintiff Discusses Pesticide Impacts With Maui Policy Makers
A man noted as being the first plaintiff to win a lawsuit brought against Monsanto/Bayer, met with government land management agencies and policy-makers on Maui
Maui Metropolitan Area Designated Most Dangerous in the State for Pedestrians
According to the report in the decade between 2008 and 2017, drivers struck and killed 226 pedestrians in Hawai‘i. A disproportionate number of the deaths were kupuna.
Georgia Man Critically Injured in Mākena Shorebreak
A visitor to Maui was critically injured in the shorebreak at Oneloa “Big Beach” in Mākena on Monday morning, June 17, 2019.
Four Rescued From Capsized 30’ Boat Off Wailea, Maui
Seven people are safe on shore after their 30-foot recreational vessel starting taking on water and capsized about 200 yards off Wailea, Maui, Monday.
