Maui News
Day 16: Reward for Amanda Eller Bumped Up to $50K
Amanda Eller’s parents, John and Julie, and friends are offering up to $50,000, for information on the possible abduction of Amanda Eller.
Stage 1 Water Shortage Declared for Upcountry, Maui
Effective immediately, the Department of Water Supply is declaring a Stage 1 water shortage for all customers in Upcountry, Maui.
Family: Noah “Kekai” Mina Turned to Nature for Clarity
The family of a missing Maui man released a new statement today saying Noah “Kekai” Mina is “seeking clarity, and he has turned to nature to find that safe haven.”
Maui Water Department Survey on Strategic Plan
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is asking for public participation in an online survey aimed at developing a strategic plan.
Maui Real Property Tax Sale Nets $1.3 Million
The County of Maui Department of Finance resolved 95 delinquent property tax accounts and brought in more than $1.3 million during this fiscal year’s real…
Schatz Introduces Legislation to Repeal Debt Ceiling
US Senator Brian Schatz joined other senators in introducing legislation to repeal the national debt ceiling.
Kahului Temperature Breaks Record for Fifth Time in Six Days
For the fifth time in six days, a record setting temperature was set in Kahului, according to data compiled by the National Weather Service.
New 80-Unit Medium Security Housing Proposed at MCCC
The state Department of Public Safety is proposing construction of a new medium security housing unit at the Maui Community Correctional Center to accommodate up to 80 inmates.
Three Unrelated Cases of Rat Lungworm Confirmed
With the additional confirmed cases of rat lungworm disease, this brings the statewide total to five in 2019, all of which were contracted on Hawai‘i Island.
Kahului Temperature Hits Record for Fourth Time in Five Days
For the fourth time in five days, a record setting temperature was set in Kahului, according to data compiled by the National Weather Service.
Maui Water Quality Group Settles Injection Well Litigation with County
The Puko’a o Kama Alliance, a water quality group on Maui, has reportedly settled a case involving injection well litigation with the County of Maui.
Day 15: MPD Discloses Forensics Report on Amanda Eller’s Phone
John Eller, Amanda’s father, told Maui Now yesterday evening that the MPD got the forensics report back on Amanda’s phone.
Update on Wailuku Civic Complex, May 24
An update on the Wailuku Civic Complex will be given by the Maui Redevelopment Agency on Friday, May 24, 2019, in the Planning Department Conference Room at 1 p.m.
Wailea Community Association Awards $30K in Scholarships
Wailea Community Association awarded scholarships totaling $30,000 to five Maui County seniors at a reception held in their honor.
Maya Erskine to be Honored with Rising Star Award at 2019 Maui Film Festival
Maya Erskine will receive the 2019 Maui Film Festival Rising Star Award at the 20th annual Maui Film Festival.
Horse Injured Along Makawao Avenue
HORSE INJURED IN MAKAWAO: We have reports of a horse that was hit and injured in an accident with a vehicle earlier this afternoon on Makawao Avenue. This photo was taken at around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22. Emergency crews are on scene.
Family of Missing Maui Man, Noah Mina, Issues Public Statement
The family of a missing Maui man, Noah Mina, issued a statement, asking for the public to refrain from the search because of treacherous & dangerous conditions.
Two Weeks Missing: ‘We are Nowhere Close to Stopping’ the Search for Amanda Eller
Dr. Amanda Eller, a Maui physical therapist and yoga instructor, has been missing for two weeks as of Wednesday, May 22. 2019.
5-8 Tropical Cyclones Predicted in Central Pacific in 2019 Hurricane Season
For the season as a whole, 5 to 8 tropical cyclones are predicted for the Central Pacific Hurricane basin. This includes depressions, named storms & hurricanes.
Lotteries Held, Construction Starts at Wai‘ale ‘Elua Workforce Housing
Lotteries were held for applicants of the Waiʻale ʻElua workforce housing subdivision. Home construction starts this month.
