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Former Maui Correctional Center Employee Involved in Altercation at Honolulu Airport
A Maui man was booked for a disorderly incident on Monday at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in which authorities say he was “acting erratically,” and “repeatedly struck” a Deputy Sheriff.
Female Safe After Board Bitten by Shark in South Maui
A female surfer is safe after her board was bitten in an apparent shark encounter in the Kīhei area of South Maui at around 9:27 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26.
A Daughter’s Love: Five Years After Mo Monsalve’s Disappearance
That includes cell phone evidence. “Everyone’s life is on the cell phone,” said AC Ramos, noting that it played a “huge part” in Monsalve’s case, where a body still has not been recovered.
Family, Friends Mourn Loss of Danny Mateo, Longtime Maui Councilmember and Former County Clerk
During his time with the Maui County Council, Mateo served for 10 consecutive years before reaching his term limit in 2012.
Mo Monsalve Murder Suspect Waives Extradition at Sacramento Hearing
“Mr. Brown signed the extradition waiver,” said Sacramento D.A. Spokesperson Shelly Orio via email. “Hawaii has 30 days to pick him up.”
Two Stranded Whales Euthanized, Second Stranding Incident in Recent Weeks
NOAA has responded to the stranded whales with veterinary care. Maui Now will provide more details of the situation as they become available.
EMI Submits Draft EIS for 30-Year Water Lease to Mahi Pono
The Draft EIS is for a 30-year water lease which would allow a continued supply of water through the EMI system to Mahi Pono’s farm lands in Central Maui.
Massachusetts Man Pulled Unresponsive from Wailea Waters
A 69-year-old man from Massachusetts was pulled unresponsive from South Maui waters on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2019.
Autumn is Here! Malika Explains the September Equinox
At 9:50 p.m. the sun crosses the celestial equator (which is Earth’s equator projected into space) as its path across the sky (the ecliptic) appears to move farther south. On this day, the Sun…
LEAD Homeless Program Logs First Success Story on Maui
The program helped former inmate Susan Capobianco get off the street, back on her feet, away from substance abuse, and regain custody of her teenage children. She’s now planning a big move to the mainland.
BREAKING: Arrest Made in Mo Monsalve Case
The Maui Police Department announced this afternoon that the former boyfriend of Moriera “Mo” Monsalve was arrested in California today.
Kahului Man Suffers Life Threatening Injuries in Dairy Road Moped Crash
A Kahului man was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center last night with critical, life-threatening injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on Dairy Road.
Mayor: Withdrawing Lahaina Injection Well Case Would Cost Millions
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino detailed anticipated impacts that he said would surface if the County ends up withdrawing from a U.S. Supreme Court case involving Lahaina’s injection wells.
Tickets on Sale for “Radiant You” Beauty Event Benefitting Ka Hale a ke Ola
Mei Li Autumn Beauty (MAB), Maui’s premier bridal hair and makeup company is celebrating its 5-year anniversary on Monday, September 23 with an exclusive event at the Haʻikū Mill dubbed “Radiant You”…
330 ‘Ukuleles & 131 Guitars Donated to Schools in Maui County
Servco Pacific, a co-majority owner of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (Fender), continued its $1.5 million Centennial Service Campaign with a donation of musical instruments and services valued at nearly $500,000 to 55 public schools across Hawaiʻi.
UH President Denounces Comments Made by Faculty Member Regarding Kamehameha Schools
University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner today issued a statement denouncing recent comments made by a faculty member about Kamehameha Schools.
Emergency Sirens Mistakenly Activated on O‘ahu and in Kahului
A siren in the Kahului area also was mistakenly activated during the exercise, according to the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency.
Seattle Visitors Rescued From Strong Current at Pu‘u Keka‘a “Black Rock”
Four visitors from Seattle were rescued from strong currents in waters off of Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali, Maui this morning.
Maunakea Demonstrators Claim Officer Misconduct
Leaders of the demonstration on Maunakea produced a new video on Tuesday, detailing allegations of what they claim is law enforcement misconduct.
Lottery Drawing Held for Kahului Lani Phase 1
A lottery drawing was recently held for applications of the Kahului Lani Phase I, senior affordable rental complex on Maui. More than 400 applications were received during August 12 and 30, 2019. The target move-in date is February 2020.
