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Murals spotlighting Maui’s natural beauty dedicated in Kahului
Maui artists Matt Agcolicol and Bailey Onaga teamed up with students from MEO’s Youth Services program to paint “Oneloa & Keoneʻōʻio” on a Kūihelani Highway sound wall in Kahului.
Bill seeks a carrying capacity study for Mākena State Park due to increased visitors
Because of the increase of visitors, “amenities offered at the park are being stretched and park upkeep and maintenance are being tested,” according to the bill’s language. The hearing on SB 1136, SD1, HD1 is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Maui Police Issue Visitor Education Reminders Focused on Safety
The Maui Police Department is reminding visitors of safety while on vacation. A new PSA focuses on: proper placement of valuables; water safety; and Hāna Highway tips and reminders.
Lifeguard Services Restored at Oneloa “Big Beach” in Mākena
Lifeguard towers at Oneloa “Big Beach” in Mākena have resumed operations as of this morning.
Puʻu Ōlaʻi at Mākena on Maui Reopens with Adjusted Weekend Hours
Puʻu Ōlaʻi sometimes referred to as “Little Beach” in Mākena State Park on Maui’s south shore, will reopen tomorrow, Saturday, March 13, after being closed for several months.
Man Accused of “Hate Crime” in Mākena Released After Posting $10K Bail
A Lahaina man accused of a “hate crime” was arrested on Friday for assault charges related to a physical and verbal confrontation in Mākena last week that resulted in concussion injuries to one of the male victims, police said.
USA Today Best of Hawaiʻi Results
Maui County did fairly well among the six categories: favorite Hawaiʻi beaches, restaurants, hotels, family attractions, tour companies and poke.
Bones Wash Up on South Maui Beach, SHPD Notified
Archaeologists have since determined that the bones date back more than 50 years, and Maui police do not consider the area a crime scene.
Visitor Pulled Unresponsive From Waters in Mākena, Maui
A 65-year-old man from China was pulled unresponsive from waters at Oneloa “Big Beach” in Mākena on Wednesday evening.
Georgia Man Critically Injured in Mākena Shorebreak
A visitor to Maui was critically injured in the shorebreak at Oneloa “Big Beach” in Mākena on Monday morning, June 17, 2019.
Maui Man Injured in Shore Break at “Big Beach”
A 20-year-old man was pulled from the water at Oneloa “Big Beach” on Saturday after friends saw him dive into the shore break and fail to surface.
Mākena State Park to Close for Tree Trimming
The DLNR Division of State Parks will be conducting maintenance work on Thursday morning April 12, at Mākena State Park to trim overhanging & hazardous branches
Maui Electric to Upgrade Power Lines on Mākena Road, April 2-5
Maui Electric will be upgrading power lines along Mākena Road near Big Beach to La Perouse Bay from Monday, April 2 to Thursday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 2:30p.
