Maui News
Hirono Unveils Package of Immigration Bills
US Senator Hirono joined in unveiling a package of immigration bills to improve the care and treatment of immigrant children at the US southern border.
Maui Inmates Learn Construction, Culinary Skills
More than 15 soon-to-be released or furloughed inmates incarcerated at MCCC recently completed approximately 56 hours of workforce industry training at UHMC.
Maui Crime Feb. 24-March 2, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 5 burglaries, 13 vehicle thefts and 11 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2019.
KS Program Offers College Credit to High School Students
Kamehameha Schools is offering Early College Credit Scholarships to give high school student an early pathway to college success.
Schatz Reintroduces Debt-Free College Act
The legislation would create a partnership between the federal government and states to make debt-free college a reality for students within five years.
Maui County to Host Fair Housing Training
A free training session on fair housing laws and procedures will be held on April 12, at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College Ike Lea Building, Room 144,
No Tsunami After 6.3 Quake in Kermadec Islands
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake reported south of the Kermadec Islands (northeast of New Zealand) this morning.
South Kīhei Road Resurfacing to End March 6
The Maui County Department of Public Works expects to complete resurfacing a portion of South Kīhei Road by March 6 and help relieve recent traffic impacts.
Maui Firefighters Extinguish Kīhei Brush Blaze
Maui firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire in the area of Liloa Drive at Pi‘ikea Avenue in Kīhei.
169 More Bills Cross Over to Hawai‘i Senate
As the 2019 Legislative Session nears its crossover deadline, the House has passed nearly 500 bills during a productive session focused on good
Hawai‘i AG Urges Senate to Enact Measure to Curb Illegal Robocalls, Spoofing
Attorney General Clare E. Connors urged the U.S. Senate to enact the TRACED Act to curb illegal robocalls and spoofing.
Online Registration Accelerates Access to Medical Cannabis
Hawai‘i DOH’s new online registration accelerates access to medical cannabis for residents and enables qualified out-of-state patients to register and buy medical cannabis.
MFD Extinguishes Kula House Fire
Maui firefighters were called to reports of a house fire on Ho‘opalua Drive in Kula at 12:34 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
21 Attorneys General Challenge New Title X Restrictions
Hawai‘i Attorney General Connors joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Title X “Gag Rule.”
Alaska Airlines Launches 3-Day Sale on Hawai‘i Flights
Alaska Airlines is launching a 3-day sale today, giving sun seekers the perfect excuse to book that well-deserved vacation to Hawai‘i.
Waihe‘e-Waiehu Rated Most Affordable Communities in State
A financial technology company ranks the Waihe‘e-Waiehu area on Maui as the most affordable place to live in Hawai‘i.
VIDEO: DOH Provides Med Cannabis Patient Registry Program Information
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will hold a news conference providing details on major new developments in the state’s medical cannabis patient registry program.
Live Fire Training to Be Held at Kahului Airport
The Kahului Airport Fire Station will conduct live fire training beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis
The legislation would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve oversight and evaluation of its suicide prevention media outreach campaigns.
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Tax Wall Street
The Wall Street Tax Act addresses the disconnect between the financial system and the real economy by reducing unproductive and speculative trading.
