The police officer involved in the shooting is an 18-year veteran of the Maui Police Department, assigned to Kihei Patrol, according to authorities. County officials say he is on administrative leave pending an investigation as part of standard procedure by MPD.

According to the annual INRIX Traffic Scorecard, drivers in Honolulu waste 58 hours in traffic, with the worst time to travel being on Tuesday’s after work from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.

“The thought of a sidewalk and a paved walkway, so that people can view and visit the site makes my na’au turn,” said Makua of the cultural preserve plan for burials and iwi kūpuna.

Two Republican senators say they are concerned that an annual judicial conference on Maui is inconsistent with the nation’s financial crisis.

A trio of Maui Mayors, past and present, joined hands today in endorsing congressional candidate and former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann for Hawaii’s 2nd District. Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa joined former mayors Charmaine Tavares and James “Kimo” Apana in making the endorsement announcement at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu.

Congressional candidate Tulsi Gabbard filed nomination papers today for the 2nd District that includes Maui. Gabbard, who currently serves as a member of the Honolulu City Council, made her candidacy official by filing papers at the Office of Elections.

Erosion damage caused by ocean waves has undermined the eastbound (Kihei-bound) shoulder lane on Honoapiilani Highway, forming a crack in the asphalt pavement. State DOT officials say the eastbound lane will be closed around the clock until repairs can be made. In the interim, traffic will be contraflowed through the westbound lane.

Councilmember Mike White today filed nomination papers for re-election to Maui County Council’s Makawao, Ha‘ikū and Pā‘ia residency seat. As of May 17, no other candidates were listed as potential contenders for the Makawao, Ha‘ikū and Pā‘ia residency seat.

A small, 1-acre brush fire was quickly brought under control last night near the Luana Gardens apartments in Kahului. The incident was reported at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, off of Kamehameha Avenue in an area of brush.

Hawai’i law requires seat belts for those riding in the front seat and those 17 and under riding in the back seat. The fine for a seat belt violation is $92.