Breaking News

Local News

State restricts beetle host materials headed to Maui, Lanai

New restrictions are being imposed on the transportation of materials that could carry coconut rhinoceros beetles to Maui and Lanai. The state Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity approved Interim Rule 26-2 on Tuesday, prohibiting shipments to the two islands of coconut fruit and several types of host material, including live plants with organic material attached to their roots, untreated compost, wood chips, mulch and other decomposing plant matter. Some materials may still be transported after inspection, including bare-root plants, treated host materials carried in ...

Haiku to host speed bump update, candidate forum today

The Haiku Community Association will host a candidate forum and receive a county update on speed bumps during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, July 29, at the Haiku Community Center. The meeting is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Association President Lucienne De Naie said the first half-hour will be set aside for the county and association to discuss concerns about the number of speed bumps being installed on rural roads.

Temporary recycling set for Kahului

Maui County Department of Environmental Management is partnering with Aloha Recycling in Kahului to provide temporary recycling drop-off services. Aloha Recycling at 75 Amala Place is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The county said the temporary drop-off is being provided while it works to establish a permanent recycling site in Central Maui, Recycling services in Kahului were closed after an agreement ended at the University of Hawaii-Maui College campus June 30. For questions or additional information, call ...

Three teens arrested in July 17 assault

Four people, including three teens, have been arrested in connection with an assault and riot July 17 at a resort pool area in Lahaina, according to the Maui Police Department. Detectives arrested a 14-year-old Lahaina boy and two 16-year-old boys, one from Wailuku and one from Lahaina, on Monday. The 14-year-old and the Wailuku teen were arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault and riot, while the Lahaina teen was arrested on suspicion of riot. All three juveniles were released to their parents after Family Court was notified, police said. A 20-year-old Makawao man had ...

Photo of the Day: Celebration of Life

Send your best photos from Maui County to mauiphotos@mauinews.com for a chance to see them featured on our website and in our weekly print edition.

Fausto expected to pass north of Hawaii; dangerous surf forecast for Maui

Hurricane Fausto has weakened to a tropical storm as it continues on a path north of the Hawaiian Islands. While forecasters expect Fausto to pass north of Hawaii, residents are being cautioned to continue monitoring the storm because of its potential impacts. The storm is already generating ...