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Maui Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement
Maui Police launch C2D, a distracted driving enforcement campaign. In 2016, 3,450 people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers.
Maui Fire Department Announces 10 Promotions
Promoted are: Lōkahi Herrod, Mike McDonald, Tracy Nakagawa, Henry Patao, Richard Alcon, Ikaika Blackburn, Laʻakea Chang, Clement Enomoto, Russell Jones and John Teves.
Adrift Kayak Found Near Kalepolepo Beach, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift kayak found off Kalepolepo Beach Park in South Maui, Monday, March 25, 2019.
Maui Car Rental Facility, Electric Train on Schedule to Open May 15
The new electric train is part of a $340 million project to relocate car rental services to a single location. The ConRAC will officially open on May 15th.
Fire Destroys Ha‘ikū Home, Family Displaced
Four people escaped unharmed during a structure fire at a home in Haʻikū this morning.
West Maui Rep. Says “Vehicle Miles Traveled” Proposal is Unfair
The state’s VMT plan would end a fuel tax of 16 cents a gallon on drivers and instead charge them on how much they drive.
Resolutions Urge Ban on “Predatory Cosmetics Stores” in Lahaina
A House committee heard resolutions urging Maui County to immediately ban “predatory cosmetics stores” from doing business in Lahaina.
Maui County Health Centers Get $5.9 Million
The US Department of Health and Human Services will award 14 community health centers in Hawai‘i federal funding totaling more than $28.7 million.
Recruitment Opens for Conservation Enforcement Officers
Recruitment begins today for Conservation and Resource Enforcement Officers. The positions do not require any previous law enforcement experience
DEA in Hawai‘i Warns Public of Practitioner Scam
The Drug Enforcement Administration in Honolulu is urging its DEA-registered practitioners to be cautious of a new practitioner scam.
Maui Mayor Proposes FY 2020 Budget
Total county funds, including bonds for FY 2020, are estimated at $780.8 million, a $22.5 million increase, or 3%, more than the FY 2019 council-approved budget of $758.3 million.
Maui Hotels Still Lead State Despite Daily Rate Decline
Maui County hotels reported a decline in RevPAR to $337 (-4.5%) in February but led the state overall. Both ADR ($420) and occupancy (80.3) decreased.
A&B Maui Ag Sale Proceeds Fund Land Under Home Depot, Honolulu
A&B financed the $42 million purchase with proceeds from its December 2018 sale of agricultural lands on Maui.
Freshman Class is Largest in UH Mānoa’s History
UH Mānoa received nearly 16,000 first-year applications for admission to the 2019 fall semester, a 66% increase over last year’s record of freshman applications
Teen Named Maui Boys & Girls Club “Youth of the Year”
Chassen Kosi-Cortez has been named the Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui making him this year’s recipient of a $2,500 scholarship.
Kahoma Resident Critically Injured in Structure Fire
A 47-year-old female resident was found to have sustained major burns to over 50% of her body.
Removal of 30 Hazardous Trees at Waihou, Makawao
Nearly 30 trees will be removed along portions of Olinda and Piʻiholo Roads near the Waihou Spring Forest Reserve to improve safety in and around the area.
Rule Changes Proposed to Address Overcrowding at Molokini
Input on overcrowding impacts at Molokini, a popular destination for snorkeling and dive tours off Maui, was heard at a public scoping meeting last night.
Pi‘ilani Highway Lane Closures, March 25 to April 5
Maui motorists are advised of lane closures on Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei between Kaonoulu and E Waipuilani beginning Monday, March 25, 2019 through April 5.
UPDATE/LOCATED: Missing Man Last Seen in Haʻikū, Maui
Jason Gouveia was last seen in the area of Holomua Road in Haʻikū. He operates a black 2004 Toyota Tacoma with Hawaiʻi License plates LHX 351.
