Maui News
Blessing Held for $21.7 M ‘Īao Water Treatment Plant
Mayor Michael Victorino took part Thursday in the blessing of the new $21.7 million Iao Water Treatment Plant.
Meth Recovered in Wailuku Vehicle Search
Lorden Cooper and Jamen Sugahara were charged and bail set at $81,000 each.
Governor Urges Lawmakers to Take Action on Controversial Water Bill
Governor David Ige today sent a letter to the Senate President and House Speaker, calling on lawmakers to revive a controversial water holdover bill.
New Ocean Safety Website Aims to Reduce Drownings in Hawai‘i
Visitors comprise more than half (55%) of the victims of ocean drownings and suffer 81% of ocean related spinal cord injuries.
Small Cessna Plane Makes Landing at Pu‘unēnē
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the precautionary landing of a small Cessna plane in Puʻunēnē earlier this month.
UHMC Emergency Preparedness Exercise, April 18
UHMC and the Maui Police Department will participate in a Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise on April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m at the UHMC campus.
Two New Maui Buses Blessed, More Reliable & Efficient
Two new 40-foot-long Eldorado transit buses were blessed Wednesday morning.
Water Conservation Extended to April 24 in West Maui
A water conservation advisory has been extended for West Maui customers as crews continue ongoing construction at the Lahaina Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Governor Signs Hawai‘i Island Disaster Relief Bill
Gov. David Ige signed HB1180 Act 009, which provides $20 million in funding for Hawai‘i County’s disaster relief, recovery, mitigation, and remediation efforts in the wake of the Kīlauea volcanic eruption. Last year’s eruption had an enormous impact on Hawai‘i County, with damages estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the governorʻs […]
7 Displaced After Maui Meadows Home Fire
Maui fire crews are responding to a residential structure fire at a home in the Maui Meadows subdivision. The incident was reported shortly before 11 a.m.
Participants to Walk With a Purpose at Maui Heart Walk
The Heart Walk will take place on April 20 at Keōpūolani Park in Kahului and will feature a health fair that begins at 7 a.m. with free health screenings
Maui Jail Riot Repairs Estimated to Cost $5.3 M
Government leaders surveyed the latest repairs and security updates underway at the Maui Community Correctional Center following last month’s riot.
New Deputy Director of Maui Public Works
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that he has appointed Steve Welling as deputy director of the Department of Public Works.
Patient Airlifted After 30-Foot Fall at Kaihalulu
Maui firefighters were called to report of a female who had fallen down a cliff at Kaihalulu “Red Sand” Beach in Hana
Minor Injuries in Helicopter Crash at Sacred Falls
A helicopter under contract to the Division of Forestry & Wildlife made a hard landing at the Kaluanui Natural Area Reserve above Sacred Falls on O‘ahu.
Moloka‘i HS Librarian Named HSTA 2019 Educator of the Year
Molokaʻi High School librarian Diane Mokuau received one of the HSTA’s highest honors this weekend, the 2019 S.T.A.C.Y. Award for Teaching Excellence.
Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting at Kahului Airport
Hawaiian Airlines is recruiting for guest service, cargo and ramp agent positions at Kahului Airport.
Maui Wildland Firefighting Training: April 17-24
The Launiupoko training area is on 20 acres N of Punakea Loop. Training is also planned on 20 acres about 3 miles east of the Puʻunēnē sugar mill in Kahului.
Maui Police Issue 216 Cell Phone Citations
Maui police issued a total of 216 cell phone violations last week during an enforcement effort aimed at curbing distracted driving.
Red Cross to Install Free Smoke Alarms on Maui
Red Cross volunteers will be installing free smoke alarms in the Kahului and Wailuku areas from April 24 to 27, between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
