Maui News

A bill restricting the use and sale of polystyrene foam food service containers in Maui County goes into effect on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.  

Lieutenant Governor Josh Green will deliver the keynote address at the Maui County Council inauguration on Jan. 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber.

Water customers in the Lower Nāhiku area of East Maui are currently without water while the Nāhiku tank is offline for maintenance. 

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Russel A. Suzuki joined other states in challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s practice of unlawfully terminating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival status for some recipients.

BRUSH FIRE KAHULUI 4:45 p.m. 12.26.18 Maui firefighters are responding to reports of a brush fire near the Dunes at Maui Lani golf course in Kahului. Check back for updates which will be posted once available.

The South Maui Parking Lots Improvements Project will continue construction with the closure of Keawakapu Beach parking lot.

A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa links climate change to a higher risk of wildfires in Hawaiʻi. During the study, lead researcher Clay Trauernicht tracked the “footprints” of historical fires on Hawai‘i Island. His work shows how vegetation, ignition frequency, and climate increase the risk of wildfires. The increased risk of […]

Update: Police Press Release Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision On Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 at approximately 6:25 p.m., a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Piilani Highway just south of Kaonoulu Street in Kihei, Hawaii. Preliminary investigation reveal’s that a Harley Davidson Motorcycle with two occupants was traveling southbound on Piilani Highway. While the motorcycle was […]

Today, South Maui’s only daily soup kitchen, Hale Kau Kau, served its 10,000th consecutive day of meal service.

A bipartisan criminal justice reform bill that Rep. Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored and worked to pass was signed into law today.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is warning the public to stay out of Kaohaoha Gulch below Mamalahoa Highway in ‘Ō‘ōkala, Hawai‘i as it has been contaminated with animal waste.

Tipsy Tow is unique in that it provides a driver with the option of a safe ride home for themselves and their vehicle instead of driving while intoxicated.

County officials say Makawao Avenue from the Kokomo Road intersection to Piʻiholo Road will be closed several days due to road reconstruction work.

The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council invites the public to a free presentation by Dr. Michael Foley on Wednesday, Jan. 2 that will explore ways to reduce coastal erosion on Maui.

State Senators from Maui responded to the announcement that Mahi Pono will purchase former HC&S lands from A&B keeping it in use for diversified agriculture.

New video of yesterday’s deadly officer-involved shooting in Wailuku was released at a press conference today at the Wailuku Police Station. The 23 second encounter at the Kaohu Street, South Market Street intersection, came following a chase that ensued for approximately 12 minutes.

Detection of the more virulent of the two fungal pathogens causing Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death, has now been confirmed in three trees on Kaua‘i.

If approved by the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission, Maui Electric would maintain the publicly available EV charging infrastructure at 8 Maui sites.

With the holiday season in full swing, food safety can sometimes take a back seat as families prepare for festive gatherings.

The US Senate unanimously approved legislation introduced by US Senators Brian Schatz and Ben Sasse that would publish public information for individuals, organizations, and government offices to use.