#mauinow.com

By Wendy Osher The effects of a high surf warning are showing in the form of increased traffic and beach closures.  The county of Maui closed Baldwin and Hookipa Beach parks at 8:30 this morning.  By 10 a.m., county lifeguards on the north shore reported surf in the 40-45 foot range at the popular Hookipa […]

By Wendy Osher [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0exOzfAM1Bo /] After years of discussion, the county broke ground today on a new South Maui Community Park.  Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said the county identified the need years ago and planning has been in the works since the days when she served on the Maui County Council. “It’s a huge […]

By Wendy Osher Maui police have launched an attempted murder investigation following a report of a homeless man being set on fire while he was sleeping. The incident was reported early this morning in Paia.  The 27-year-old male victim went to the Shell Station where he reported the incident. He was transported to the Maui […]

By Wendy Osher Maui Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a body found at Honolua Bay early Wednesday morning.  The decomposed body was found by a local fisherman at around 1:15 a.m. on the beach between Honolua Bay and Windmill Beach in West Maui. Authorities are making efforts to identify the body […]

A list of priorities will be created at the next meeting of the Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors on Maui.  The seven member panel will prioritize issues important to the community to be addressed in 2010 and submit the list to the Governor for consideration.  The meeting is set for next Thursday, December 10 […]

By Wendy Osher A Maui woman was arrested following an early morning traffic accident that forced the closure of South Kihei Road for more than 8 hours on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Authorities responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:18 a.m. When arriving on scene, officers from the Kihei Patrol District […]

The Polipoli area of Kula will be without water today as personnel with the Department of Water Supply repair a broken transmission line.  The affected area includes Polipoli Road between the Pilikino Gulch and the intersection with Middle Road, and Pilikino Place. Water will be shut off from 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, […]

By Wendy Osher A Hana couple is missing following a heavy rains and thunderstorms on Thanksgiving.  Carl and Rae Lindquist, both 75-years-old were last seen having dinner at the Hotel Hana Maui on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26, 2009 at  9:30 p.m. The Lindquist’s vehicle was found heavily damaged in a streambed, a half mile […]

A motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in a single vehicle collision in Kahului early Thanksgiving morning. Authorities identified the man as 31-year-old Sean P. Rosete of Kahului. The incident was reported at 2:10 a.m. on Kamehameha Avenue at the School Street intersection on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Rosete was traveling southwest on Kamehameha Avenue when when […]

The state will be adding 1,500 concrete modules to Keawakapu Beach on Monday in an effort to expand an artificial reef located about a half mile offshore. The public is asked to stay clear of the area as crews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources work to deploy the “Z” modules beginning at […]

By Wendy Osher Maui Police are seeking a suspect wanted in an attempted sex assault incident at the War Memorial Complex over the weekend.  A female reported being attacked when she went to use the restroom between the tennis courts and baseball fields at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2009. The woman was […]

By Wendy Osher The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament is now in its final day at the Lahaina Civic Center.   In the first game of the day, Colorado finished 7th in the tourney after defeating host Chaminade 73-58. In the third place game, Wisconsin led Maryland at the half 37-27.  The lead had lessened […]

A High Surf WARNING is in effect for the North and West facing shores of Maui and Molokai until 6 a.m. Thursday, November 26, 2009. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions and deadly rip currents. Surf will increase to heights of 20 to 30 feet along North facings shores of Molokai and Maui […]

Residents on Lanai are out of trash service this week and possibly next.  The island’s dump truck missed scheduled pickups on Monday and Tuesday because of a mechanical problem with the truck’s rear lift gate. The county ordered a new part and is working to repair the truck as quickly as possible. In the meantime, […]

By Wendy Osher On-air personalities from Maui’s Pacific Radio Group were among the list of radio and news talent from across the state that joined McDonald’s restaurants today in a fundraising campaign for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii. The annual McHappy Day event, formerly known as World Children’s Day is part of a […]

A 22-year veteran of the Maui Police Department was promoted this week to the rank of Captain.  Dean Rickard, earned the 2007 County of Maui Team of the Year award while serving in his most recent pot as Commander of the Plans & Training Section.  Rickard takes on his new post as Captain and District […]

The 27th Recruit Class of the Maui Fire Department will hold a fundraising food drive party in support of the Maui Food Bank. Those in attendance are asked to bring a canned food item to support the local holiday food drive and restock shelves at the Maui Food Bank. The Food Drive Party runs from […]

The Wailuku Health Center on Maui is getting $268,000 for air conditioning improvements.  The center’s original design from 1967, utilized natural ventilation which no longer meets Federal requirements.  Under the Federal Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, doors must be kept shut and ground level windows covered with curtains or blinds for the privacy of clients.  […]

By Wendy Osher ESPN 550 AM on Maui will broadcast all 12 of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament games to be played November 23-25 at the Lahaina Civic Center.  The Nationally televised event is hosted by Chaminade University and is touted as the nation’s premier early season college-basketball tournament. Play-by-play will be provided […]

Keiki hula students showcased their style and grace in the 19th Annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition on Nov. 13-15 at the Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel. Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi under the direction of nā kumu hula ʻIliahi & Haunani Joy Paredes was honored with Master and Miss Overall Hula O Nā Keiki titles.