Maui News

County Seeks Development of Mahinahina and Kahana Wells

The project seeks the development of the Mahinahina Well and the Kahana Well into production wells and to integrate them into the West Maui Water System.

Hawaiʻi Island Police ID Body Found July 11 in Hilo

Hawaiʻi Island police have identified a woman whose body was discovered off of Bayfront Highway in Hilo on July 11.

Kīhei Charter Enrollment Grows to 720

Enrollment at Kīhei Charter School is up by 100 students over last school year, with an expected 720 students to begin attending classes in the coming semester.

Tropical Storms Erick and Flossie to Become Hurricanes

The weather pattern is forecast to change late Thursday as Tropical Storm Erick moves into the local area.

Woman Missing, Vehicle Found in East Maui

Khiara Henry, 23, arrived on Maui on July 21, 2019, and the vehicle she rented was found at Waiʻānapanapa State Park in Hāna on July 25, 2019.

Erick to Become Hurricane by Late Monday or Tuesday

Erick is expected to become a hurricane by late Monday or early Tuesday. Tropical Storm Erick is located about 1665 miles ESE of Hilo, Hawaiʻi

Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 28, 2019

May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Famiily Mortuaries.

Sugimura: Analysis Needed for Upcountry Cesspool Replacement Requirement

“Clarification as to why Upcountry Maui is deemed a top priority for cesspool replacements is needed,” said Sugimura.

16 Hawaiian Home Land Lots Awarded on Lānaʻi

DHHL has a total of 50 acres of land on Lānaʻi. In addition to the 16 lots awarded on Saturday, the Department has future plans to develop approximately 79 additional lots.

Amala Place Incident Leads to Multiple Arrests

A couple attempting to recover a stolen vehicle on their own led to a dangerous confrontation and multiple arrests according to Maui police.

Hawaiian Canoe Club Announces Award, Scholarship Recipients

Hawaiian Canoe Club presented three awards and two scholarships at its annual ʻAha ʻĀina Dinner and Show on Sunday at the King Kamehameha Golf Club’s Waikapū Ballroom.

Kīhei High School Infrastructure Work Traffic Advisory

Construction work is planned on Piʻilani Hwy from Kaonoulu St to East Waipuilani St as part of Phase I infrastructure work for the new Kīhei High School. 

Tourism Organizations Award $105K for Homelessness Services in Honolulu

The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association, in partnership with the HTA, awarded grants totaling $105,000, for homelessness services in downtown Honolulu.

US Senators from Hawaiʻi Seek Accountability at Border

US Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi joins colleagues today in a visit to the US-Mexico border where she will inspect facilities for migrant families. 

Maunakea Day 12: Mayor Kim Clarifies Role, OHA Board Resolution

Mayor Kim said on Thursday that he has no authority to intervene or make any kind of deal regarding TMT; his role is to work with all sides to find a better way forward for everyone concerned.

Shipt Partners With Times Supermarkets on Three Islands

Shipt is partnering with Times Supermarkets to bring same-day delivery to three Hawaiian Islands, including the Kīhei and Lahaina areas of Maui.

Fatal Fall at “Chutes and Ladders” Area

A 37-year-old Kentucky woman died during a visit to the popular “Chutes and Ladders” area north of Honokōhau Thursday morning.

Maui Double Fatality Prompts Drunk Driving Awareness Rally

A drunk driving awareness rally is planned on Friday following a tragic weekend accident that claimed the life of a Maui mother and her teenage son.  

Mill Street Pavement Preservation in Wailuku, Aug. 1

A roadway improvement project will result in the closure of a single lane of traffic on Mill Street in Wailuku from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019.

Offshore Sand Sought to Mitigate Erosion at Kahana Bay

A 157-page Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice has been filed to address erosion mitigation at Kahana Beach in west Maui.
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