The Latest Breaking News from the Maui Police Department

Congressional Candidate Kirill Basin Arrested After Maui Beach Knife Threat Ends in Sudden Knockout

Democratic candidate Kirill Basin was arrested after a beach altercation involving threats and violence. This marks his third arrest this year, complicating his congressional campaign.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Body found in wheel well of United Airline plane after landing in Hawaii

Police said the circumstances of the person’s death was unclear

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2024

Body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight after landing in Hawaii

Stowaways who hide in wheel wells can be killed by hypothermia and hypoxia, or be crushed by the landing gear

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

A 39-year-old surfer has died in Hawaii after being injured in a 'shark encounter'

Maui police identified the victim as Jason Carter of Haiku, who succumbed to his injuries at a hospital after being rescued by lifeguards.

WEKU · Jan 1, 2024

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Maui's number of people not accounted for after fires rises back above 1,000

"I know it is confusing, because the numbers do change," FBI Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill said on Tuesday.

WEKU · Aug 23, 2023

In Maui, 850 people are still unaccounted for

The list of unaccounted for once contained more than 2,000 names, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said. The death toll rose to 115 people Monday.

WEKU · Aug 21, 2023