Maui News
South Maui Community Park Master Plan Update TODAY
The Master Plan Update focuses on the undeveloped portion of South Maui Community Park between the new Park Gym (now under construction) and E Welakahao Rd.
Mahi Pono Announces Maui Crop Plan for 2000 Acres
Mahi Pono today announced its 2019 crop plan, which includes produce that is scheduled to be planted on approximately 1,500 to 2,000 acres in Central Maui.
New EIS Rules to Take Effect in August
State officials say this is the first time in 23 years that the environmental review process has been revamped.
Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling: May 30 to June 1
A Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event for East Maui residents is scheduled to run from May 30 to June 1, 2019 at 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hāna Landfill.
Report: Maui Median Home Price $819,500
Maui’s median home price soared to $819,500, according to new data released by the Realtors Association of Maui.
Red Cross to Install Free Smoke Alarms on May 11
The Red Cross will be installing free smoke alarms in the Central Maui areas of Wailuku and Kahului on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Maui Police Seat Belt Enforcement, May 13 to June 2
The Maui Police Department will be conducting a two-week operation targeting seat belt violations from May 13 to June 2, 2019.
Input Sought on Next Decade of Hawai‘i Education
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking feedback on the first draft of a 2030 Promise Plan, which will guide the Department for the next 10 years.
Death at Hālawa Correctional Facility, Employee Identified
The Hālawa Correctional Facility employee who died on Monday has since been identified as 37-year-old Darwin Fernandez, PSD officials confirmed.
Seven Maui Schools Serving Poi
“I’ve been working in the DOE since 1997 and I’ve never seen poi available so I thought I would try it as a healthy alternative for the students… ”
Schatz Calls for Raising Federal Age for Smoking, Vaping to 21
US Senator Brian Schatz joins three colleagues in advocating for a raise in the federal minimum age to buy tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to 21.
Maui Law Enforcement Honored by Toyota Hawai‘i and MADD
A total of seven Maui police officers were recognized, as well as a deputy prosecutor for their exemplary efforts to stop impaired driving.
“Avengers: Endgame” Star to Receive Nova Award at 2019 Maui Film Festival
Actor Paul Rudd, who currently stars in Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame, will receive the Nova Award at the 2019 Maui Film Festival.
Brown Water: North Shore and NW Maui, Ho‘okipa to Kahana
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued along the North shore and Northwest Maui from Hoʻokipa to Kahana.
Employee Death at Halawa Correctional Facility
An employee at the Halawa Correctional Facility was found unresponsive in a staff bathroom at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019, state officials confirmed.
No Tsunami Threat After 7+ Papua New Guinea Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake reported at 11:20 a.m. HST on Monday, May 6, 2019.
Senator Baker Hosts Maui Talk-Story Sessions, May 7-8
Hawaiʻi State Senator Roz Baker will host Talk-Story sessions in West Maui and Kīhei this week.
Birano Jury Trial Continued to July
A jury trial has been continued to July 22, for Raymond Birano Jr., the man charged for the alleged attempted sex assault of a woman in a mall bathroom.
Maui Mail Carriers Seek to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on May 11
Last year, more than 47,000 pounds (23 tons) of food was collected on Maui, led by the Wailuku Post Office’s 11,028 pounds.
Hāna Pasture Gets Grant for Conservation Protection
A coastal pasture in Hāna, Maui is among a list of locations set to benefit from grant funding from the State Legacy Land Conservation Program.
