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UPDATE: Police Confirm Missing Man Went to Oʻahu

MPD is asking for the publicʻs help in locating 41-year-old Rafael J. Heller, who is described as a Caucasian male standing at approximately 5’2” tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds, and bald with brown eyes.

Maui Police to Conduct Impaired Driving Enforcement Over Labor Day Weekend

Motorist can also expect to see patrols, which will include the use of unmarked patrol vehicles.
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Target in Missile Defense Flight Test Successfully Intercepted Over Pacific

A THAAD interceptor was launched from the Reagan Test Site, Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands early this morning during Flight Test THAAD-23.

Maui Topography Possible Contributing Factor in Mass Whale Stranding

NOAA Fisheries: the nearby Māʻalaea Harbor has been a common stranding location for both pygmy killer whales and melon headed whales in recent history.

Piha 30: Celebrating 30 years of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi at Pāʻia Elementary

Speakers, speeches, and live entertainment by Nā Haumāna o Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Maui, Kamakakēhau Fernandez , Kamaka Camarillo, Kawika Aliinoa…

Lahaina Injection Well Case Impacts Explored

An email communication from the EPA addresses the impact of the expansion of the federal Clean Water Act on Maui County and possibly on “commonplace and ubiquitous activities such as backyard septic systems.”

UPDATE/LOCATED: Missing Man Last Heard From Two Months Ago on Maui

Colin Joy’s last known residence was in Kihei however he may be homeless at this time, according to police.

National Park Rangers Arrest Man at Hosmer Grove Campground

An adult male was arrested on Tuesday at Maui’s Hosmer Grove campground at Haleakalā National Park on suspicion of reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and vandalism.

Draft Ordinance Proposed Seeking New Fines for Illegal Vacation Rentals

The administration of Maui Mayor Michael Victorino submitted a proposed ordinance to the Maui County Council seeking to implement new fines in an effort to strengthen enforcement against illegal vacation rentals.

Ten Whales Beached at Sugar Beach in North Kīhei

Ten Whales Beached at Sugar Beach in North Kihei

DOH Maui Crackdown Continues: Red “Closed” Placard Issued to Paradise Supermart

A red “Closed” placard was issued to Paradise Supermart Fast Food & Catering in Kahului. This is the third food establishment on Maui to receive a red placard for violations in recent days.  Last week, violations forced the closure of the Barefruit Bar and ʻOhana Tacos.

Petitions Delivered Urging County to Settle Lahaina Injection Well Case

The petition urges the county to settle the legal case involving it’s Lahaina wastewater treatment plant and withdraw it’s appeal to the US Supreme Court.

UPDATE: Maui Officer Placed on Leave Without Pay, Released on Bail

Maui Police Officer Brandon Saffeels has been placed on leave without pay and his police authority has been restricted, according to an update issued this morning by Maui police.

Second West Maui Eatery Gets Red “Closed” Placard for Roach Infestation

Another Maui eatery has been issued a red “closed placard from the Hawai‘i Department of Health Sanitation Branch for and “extensive pest infestation.”

Vacations Hawai‘i Customer Wins $330,000 in Pai Gow Poker at “the Cal”

A Hawaiian resident turned his Las Vegas vacation at the California Hotel and Casino into a nearly $330,000 payday when he hit a seven-card royal flush playing pai gow poker on Thursday, Aug. 22. The winner requested to remain anonymous.

Maui Police Arrest Officer Brandon Saffeels, Victims’ Attorney Says Women Need to Step Forward

Maui Police Arrest Officer Brandon Saffeels, Victims’ Attorney Says Women Need to Step Forward

Missing Man Last Seen in ‘Ulupalakua Area of Maui

Hoffman was reported missing on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Police say he was last seen in the ʻUlupalakua Ranch area somewhere between Aug. 20 to 23. Searches conducted in the area have so far been unsuccessful and are continuing, according to Maui police.

LIVE: Maui Little League Team Homecoming

The Central East Maui Little League team returns to Maui this afternoon after an honorable performance that concluded this weekend with a second place finish in the US and a fourth place overall finish in the series.

Crews Responding to Fire at Maui Eko Compost Facility

Maui fire crews are responding to a fire at the Maui Eko Compost facility in Puʻunēnē. The Maui Fire Department’s Tanker 10, Hazmat 10 and Tanker 14 are on scene.

Councilmember Objects to Removal of County Tapestry

The artwork was created by renowned weaver and Hawaiʻi native, Alice Kagawa Parrott under an artist-in-residence commission in 1972, nearly 47 years ago.
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