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Maui Police Commission reviews complaints against chief and executive staff
The Maui Police Commission met on Wednesday to review complaints against Maui Police Chief John Pelletier and several members of his executive staff, alleging violations of policy and...August 18, 2022 · 03:37amFBI sex trafficking enforcement effort nets 2 arrests locally, finds 7 adolescent victims in Hawaiʻi
Locally, FBI agents identified and located seven adolescent victims during this operation that ran on Aug. 12,...Crime Statistics Man charged after reports of SUV following and threatening female pedestrians in West Maui
Crime Statistics Murder investigation launched into “suspicious” death in South Maui
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Maui Mayor announces agreement to acquire 45 acre land donation from A&B
Maui murder trial: Series of searches included use of cadaver dogs and landfill excavation
ʻŌiwi poet, Maui native has first book published
The long-awaited opening of Kīhei High School is planned for January, but will it happen?
Maui Powerhouse Gym to open at Lahaina Gateway in the fall of 2023
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, August 11-17
Murder trial: Police find multiple airline and banking searches on missing woman’s phone
Blessing held for 324 unit Kaulana Mahina workforce apartments in Wailuku, Maui
2022 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival, Aug. 27 at Lahaina Banyan Tree
Daughter of Missing Maui woman testifies in murder trial against Bernard Brown
Finalists named for 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
Maui paddling kūpuna crews to compete in new 75-and-older division in British Isles
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Maui Police Commission reviews complaints against chief and executive staff
The Maui Police Commission met on Wednesday to review complaints against Maui Police Chief John Pelletier and several members of his executive staff, alleging violations of policy and procedure.
Maui breaks heat record for fifth time this month; drought worsens to exceptional level
Maui broke a heat record again Tuesday – its fifth time this month. Meanwhile, exceptional drought developed last month in many areas of Maui County, according to NWS’ Drought Information Statement that was issued last week.
General election candidates can apply for advertising tables at Maui County Senior Fair
Candidates for the general election can apply for advertising tables at the 49th Annual Maui County Senior Fair on Oct. 29 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
Maui police emergency preparedness exercise at QKC, Aug. 18
Members of the Maui Police Department and the staff of Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center will participate in a one-day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022.
FBI sex trafficking enforcement effort nets 2 arrests locally, finds 7 adolescent victims in Hawaiʻi
Locally, FBI agents identified and located seven adolescent victims during this operation that ran on Aug. 12, 2022.
Public invited to comment on Maui Climate Mitigation Action Survey
“This plan will focus on climate adaptation and carbon mitigation strategies for Maui County,” Mayor Victorino said. “Our residents know this place best, and we value their recommendations to help shape the changes we need to make right away and into the future.”
Attorneys general reach $450 million settlement with opioid maker Endo
A coalition of attorneys general, including Hawai‘i’s Holly T. Shikada, has reached an agreement in principle with opioid maker Endo International Plc to provide up to $450 million to participating states and local governments — and ban forever the promotion of Endo’s opioids.
Live skunk found in mongoose trap at Kanahā Sanctuary on Maui, euthanized
A skunk was found in a trap by personnel from the Department of Land and Natural Resources in Maui’s Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday morning. The traps were usually set to catch feral cats and mongoose in the wildlife sanctuary area.
Kula man held on $755K bail after he allegedly opened fire at a Haʻikū home
A Kula man was arrested and held on $755,000 bail for allegedly opening fire at a Haʻikū home on Monday afternoon. Police say 55-year-old Shawn Medeiros allegedly shot numerous rounds at the home before fleeing.
Maui Real Property Tax payment deadline is Aug. 22
The deadline for the first installment of Maui County real property tax payments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 is Monday, Aug. 22, 2022.
Visitors from Massachusetts claim Maui man used a chainsaw to damage their rental car
Maui police arrested a Haiʻkū man after visitors reported a harassment at Kamaʻole Beach Park III involving the alleged use of a chainsaw to damage their rental vehicle.
UH astronomers produce catalog to extensively map universe
A team of researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi and Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary has produced a massive new catalog of high-fidelity distance estimates to more than 350 million galaxies, revealing in detail the soap-bubble structure of the universe.
Maui Business
Resort hopes to fill 130 jobs at its four Maui properties, hiring event Aug. 18
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is hiring locally for up to 130 hourly positions at its four Maui resorts
Innovative home health care program available for kupuna on Maui
Ho‘okele Home Care Maui is operating a new home care system called Vivia, which enables seniors to receive consistent, frequent and shorter visits by the same caregiver.
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Portion of Maluhia Road to Close for Annual County Cleanup
Maluhia Road, from Kaumuali‘i Highway to Ala Kino‘iki junction this Friday, Aug. 19, to allow the County Roads Division to conduct its annual cleanup of Maluhia Road.
All Dogs Found Let Loose Following Break-In at Kaua‘i Humane Society
Kaua‘i Humane Society is seeking donations after all dogs were let loose after a break-in at the shelter over the weekend.
Weekly COVID Update: DOH Reports 2,600 New Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 2,696 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Aug. 17, bringing the statewide total to 335,518.
Skunk Found in Trap at Wildlife Sanctuary on Maui
A skunk was found in a trap by personnel from the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary on Maui Monday, Aug. 15.
Federal Grant Lands Big Island New Electric Buses
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced Tuesday, Aug. 16 that 21 alternative energy and low-emission buses will be deployed across the state thanks to the “Buses and Bus Facilities” and “Low or No Emission” grants under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Big Island News
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 2 Runaway Teens
Authorities seek the public's help locating two teen runaways.
James Kealoha Beach Park to Reopen Following Repaving Work of Parking Lot
James Kealoha Beach Park in Keaukaha will reopen Thursday, Aug. 18, following the complete repaving of the park’s roadway and parking areas.
Leilani Fire Now 90% Contained on State, PTA Lands
The Leilani Fire has reached 90% containment, state officials reported Wednesday, Aug. 17.
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