Maui News
Upper Kanaio Home Destroyed by Fire
Upon arrival on scene in the remote area above Upper Kanaio Road, crews found a structure approximately 600 square feet that had already been completely destroyed by fire.
Maui Police Warn of Email Bomb Threat Scam
The emails were traced back to servers outside the state of Hawaiʻi, which was consistent with other incidents that occurred elsewhere in the state today.
Virgin Galactic Test Flight Lands Maiden Spaceflight
“Today, for the first time in history, a crewed spaceship, built to carry private passengers, reached space…” said Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson.
Volunteers Collect 60 Bags of Trash Along Mā‘alaea Ditch
Seventeen volunteers joined the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council in collecting 60 bags of trash along a 1/2 mile stretch of a Māʻalaea ditch on Dec. 8, 2018.
Wailuku Kitchen Fire Quickly Extinguished
Maui firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at the Sugar Town Suites in Wailuku at 8:40 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
Machado Remains OHA Chair with Support of Full Board
The OHA Board of Trustees unanimously voted to retain Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Trustee Colette Y. Machado as its chair.
Moped Operator Critically Injured in Kīhei Crash
A 25-year-old Kīhei man operating a moped suffered critical injuries in a head-on collision on South Kīhei Road last night.
Man Arrested in Alleged Assault at Kīhei Taco Bell
A suspect who allegedly threatened to stab employees of a fast food restaurant in Kīhei and assaulted the manager, was arrested.
Attempted Kidnapping Near Maui Waena
The Maui Police Department is warning the public about an alleged attempted kidnapping that occurred near Maui Waena Intermediate School in Kahului.
Fijian Shiprider Joins Coast Guard Aircrew on Patrol
A Fijian navy shiprider flew with an Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew on patrol over the Fijian Islands this past Saturday.
Senator Schatz Introduces Bill to Reimburse Veterans
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and John Boozman introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs reimburses veterans for its improper payments.
Investigation Concludes into Hawai‘i State Hospital Escape
The investigation was prompted by the 2017 escape of Randall Saito from the Hawai‘i State Hospital. No hospital employees will receive disciplinary action.
Charges Filed in Shark Fin Smuggling Case
TSA officers discovered approximately 190 pounds of shark fins, worth as much as $57,850 on the black market
Pāhoa Woman Dies in Police-Involved Shooting
Hawaiʻi Island Police have identified the victim of yesterday’s officer-involved shooting on the Big Island as 30-year-old Tori M. Kaneshiro of Pāhoa.
Opportunity Zones Available for Maui County
Under the program investors can re-invest unrealized capital gains. The Opportunity Funds will then provide investment capital in low-income communities.
Half Acre Brush Fire Near MEO Pu‘unēnē Facility
Maui fire crews responded to a half-acre brush fire on Friday afternoon near the Maui Economic Opportunity transit yard in Puʻunēnē, Maui.
Swimmers in Distress Assisted to Shore at Kapalua
Two swimmers were assisted to shore at Kapalua Bay in West Maui on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018.
Maui County and Zipline Company Settle Dispute
A Zipline company in Haʻikū and the County of Maui have reached an agreement to end a dispute over permits and subsequent notices of violation.
New Makawao HI-5 Redemption Schedule in 2019
Effective Jan. 1st the Makawao HI-5 redemption center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Brown Water Advisory at Honolua Bay, Maui
The Department of Health Clean Water Branch reports that heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters at the location.
