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County to Offer Free Disaster Preparedness Training

The Maui County Emergency Management Agency is hosting Community Emergency Response Team training classes beginning April 8. Endorsed by FEMA, the CERT program aims to train the public to prepare for any disasters they could face. Through hands-on practice and realistic exercises, CERT teams are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, […]

Maui’s Destin Cretton to Direct Marvel’s Shang-Chi

Destin Daniel Cretton, who is originally from Haʻikū, Maui, was selected as the director of Marvel Studio’s superhero movie Shang-Chi.

Modules in Monday’s Jail Riot on Maui Secured

The two modules involved in Monday’s riot at MCCC have since been secured. Although common areas are still unusable, individual cells are now being occupied.

Brown Water: West Maui from Honolua to Honokōwai

A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for West Maui from Honolua to Honokōwai.

Maui Girl on Cancer Journey Gets Disney Wish Granted

Kahalau went to the doctor three times before physicians found a huge mass in her abdomen. It was high risk, stage three cancer. The diagnosis was devastating.

Inmates Still Agitated, Overcrowding Likely Source of Monday’s Riot at MCCC

PSD officials say: “It is expected that they will still be agitated and may create loud situations. Earlier they were pounding on the cell doors of the module.”

Will Trump’s Boeing 737 MAX Ban Affect Hawaiʻi Flights?

Today, President Trump issued an order to ground all Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Will commercial airline flights in Hawaiʻi see any effect?

Community Meetings Scheduled for Potential Road Usage Charge

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will hold 14 community meetings across the state to gather public feedback on a potential road usage charge to fund roadway and bridge maintenance. Community meetings are currently scheduled for the following dates and times: Maui: Monday, March 25 (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School Cafeteria, Lahaina) […]

Malama Maui Nui Leads Community Clean up Project

Malama Maui Nui, in partnership with the Blue Zones Project Maui and Sharktactics, led over 140 volunteers in a clean up project at Waiʻehu Beach Park. The project, which was held on March 2, involved families, local groups, clubs, and businesses who were able to clean over 12 acres in two hours. According to Malama […]

Photos: ‘Ulupalakua Fire

Maui Now has reports of a fire in the ʻUlupalakua area of Maui. We’ll bring you more updates as they become available.

Hawaiian Airlines Fares Drop As Low as $97.60 Roundtrip

Interisland airfare on Hawaiian Airlines has dropped as low as $97.60 round trip between Maui and Oahu in May, according to a search of the company’s website.

Makeshift Campsite in Kula Destroyed by Fire

The incident was reported at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in the brush area between Keanuhea Street and Kula Highway.

Hiker Injured on South Maui Lava Field

The hiker, identified as a 73-year-old woman visiting from Portland, Oregon, was rescued from a trail in the lava fields south of La Perouse Bay in Mākena.

Magnitude-5.5 Earthquake on Kīlauea Volcano’s south flank

The location, depth, and waveforms recorded as part of today’s earthquake are consistent with slip along this south flank fault.

Maui Unemployment Rate Sees Slight Rise in January

According to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the unemployment rate for Maui County was 2.9% this past January, compared to 2.4% in January of last year. The unemployment rate for the island of Maui in January was 2.9%, compared to 2.3% during last January. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the entire state […]

Snow, Ice Damaged Electrical Equipment Fixed Atop Haleakalā

Crews completed extensive repairs at the summit after initially being delayed by the harsh conditions and limited access to the damaged equipment.

Maunakea Skiing Investigation Finds No Damage, Reaffirms Need for Rules

The report cited that the skiing/boarding incident on a snow-less Maunakea highlighted the need for administrative rules on UH managed lands.

Hale Makua Opens Only Nurse Aide Competency Testing Site on Maui

Recognizing the need to fill the void, Hale Makua Health Services anticipates holding its first Nurse Aide Competency Exam on March 30th.

McKelvey’s Bills Focus on Tech, Creative Sector Growth, Marine Life

House bills introduced this session by Rep. Angus McKelvey of West Maui supporting business development and marine conservation advanced, and now cross over.

42 Inmates Refused Order During MCCC Disturbance

Maui Community Correctional Center inmates who refused the order began breaking fire sprinklers, which began shooting water out in the common area.
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