The Maui Examiner is Maui's ONLY biweekly online community newspaper dedicated to investigative journalism and issues that affect the people of Maui County. Our mission is to bring the public accurate, in-depth and up-to-date coverage of the events taking place behind the scenes in the Maui community, as well as news coverage across Hawai‘i and the nation.

Top Stories

High Carcinogen Levels Found In Upcountry Water
New legislation mandates DWS address pathogens and carcinogens in water systems.

J.M. Buck

State Regulator Pulling Plug On Cable Access?
DCCA considers plan to withhold public funds from community TV providers.

Sean McLaughlin

Water Commission To Hold Final Public Hearing
Earthjustice seeks public’s testimony in effort to restore water to ‘Iao aquifer.

Kapua Sproat

17 Nene Released In Haleakala Crater
Park officials hope additional birds will boost endangered species' population.

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Third Helicopter Mishap In One Month
Tour helicopter pilot reported total loss of power before landing..... ............... .

Maui News

Schools May Get "Flexible" Dollars
Lawmakers seek to ease impact of new financial student spending formula on small schools.

Honolulu Advertiser

U.S. & The World

Six Dead In Calif. Post Office Shooting
GOLETA, Calif. (AP) -- A former postal worker who had been put on medical leave for psychological problems shot five people to death at a huge mail-processing center and then killed herself in what was believed to be the nation's deadliest workplace shooting ever carried out by a woman.

German Hostages In Iraq Shown In Video
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A roadside bomb killed a British soldier in southern Iraq Tuesday as a new video from kidnappers threatened to kill two German hostages if Germany fails to stop cooperating with the Iraqi government.

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