Maui News
Pukalani Road Preservation Project Starts Sept. 30
The Department of Public Works Highways Division will do an in-house road preservation project on Kihapai Place in Pukalani from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2019.
Mo Monsalve Murder Suspect Waives Extradition at Sacramento Hearing
“Mr. Brown signed the extradition waiver,” said Sacramento D.A. Spokesperson Shelly Orio via email. “Hawaii has 30 days to pick him up.”
Molina Addresses ‘Crisis-Level’ Affordable Housing Need
Councilmember Michael J. Molina has a new plan that might expand affordable housing opportunities for Maui families.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Awards Aloha ʻĀina Funding
Several conservation projects on Maui and Moloka’i are receiving grants for their efforts to protect and manage natural resources.
New Grant Available for Conservation Work on Lānaʻi
A new grant program is hoping to bridge cultural heritage and conservation efforts on Lānaʻi.
House Opening a Formal Impeachment Inquiry into President Trump, Hawai‘i Senators Comment
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi) issued a statement after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced the House of Representatives is opening a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
Hawai‘i AG Supports Banning Discrimination on Basis of Religion in Immigration Decisions
Hawai‘i AG Supports Banning Discrimination on Basis of Religion in Immigration Decisions
The County is Asking West Maui Residents to Conserve Water
Low streamflow is prompting the county to request that residents in West Maui conserve water.
Two Stranded Whales Euthanized, Second Stranding Incident in Recent Weeks
NOAA has responded to the stranded whales with veterinary care. Maui Now will provide more details of the situation as they become available.
Over $11M Allotted for Lānaʻi Airport Improvements
US Sen. Brian Schatz announced today that the airport will receive more than $11 million from the Federal Aviation Administration for “critical improvements.”
Water Outage Scheduled for Hāna Due to Valve Replacement
Water will be turned off in the lower Nāhiku area of Hāna on Thursday for a valve replacement at the Nāhiku Tank site.
Waihe‘e Valley Residents Asked to Help Test for the Little Fire Ant
“It’s extremely urgent because we do know ants move downstream during flood events,” said Lissa Strohecker, MISC Public Relations and Education Specialist.
Maui Police Investigating Dead Body Found in Lahaina Harbor
Maui police are looking into the death of a 40-year-old man found floating in Lahaina Harbor last week.
EMI Submits Draft EIS for 30-Year Water Lease to Mahi Pono
The Draft EIS is for a 30-year water lease which would allow a continued supply of water through the EMI system to Mahi Pono’s farm lands in Central Maui.
Seven Additional ‘Alalā Released On Hawai‘i Island
Seven additional ʻAlalā, critically endangered Hawaiian crows, were released into the Puʻu Makaʻala Natural Area Reserve on Hawaiʻi Island.
Hiker Rescued From Olowalu Valley
A middle-aged man was rescued from West Maui mountains on Saturday afternoon.
Massachusetts Man Pulled Unresponsive from Wailea Waters
A 69-year-old man from Massachusetts was pulled unresponsive from South Maui waters on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2019.
Wailuku Resident Named 2019 Summer Blast Giveaway Winner
Minit Stop, Maui Soda & Ice, Monster Energy Company, Coca-Cola Bottling of Hawaiʻi and Alaska Airlines joined in congratulating Wailuku resident, Melissa Villanueva, the winner of the Minit Stop 2019 Summer Blast Giveaway.
Study: Hawaiians Three Times More Likely To Have Diabetes Than Caucasians
A new study from Kaiser Permanente indicates that members of racial minority groups are more likely to have diabetes or prediabetes than Caucasians.
Flood Advisory Issued for Upcountry Maui
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for upcountry Maui until 6 p.m.
