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2,160 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Waiehu
The overflow was caused by a sewer main line blockage of debris from a heavy rain event leading into the pump station.
VIDEO: Volunteers Sought to Complete Lei for Paris
By Sunday night, about a half mile of ti-leaf lei had been completed. The public is invited to help fish the lei by participating in the project at Nalu’s South Shore Grill in Kīhei. Organizers say they will be at the location all-day today until the lei is complete.
Host Chaminade Plays No. 4 Kansas in MIT Opener Today
Three intense days of college basketball begins today at the Lahaina Civic Center, as host Chaminade University plays No. 4 Kansas in the third game of the 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Tournament, beginning at 4 p.m. on ESPNU television and ESPN 550 AM radio.
Hāna Fire Crews Rescue Visitor at Hāmoa During Training
The 34-year-old man visiting from Salt Lake City, Utah, was body boarding with two other friends when he was caught by the rip current.
Wet Weekend Weather, Possible Heavy Rain
Showers and localized heavy rain will continue through Sunday as tropical moisture interacts with a frontal boundary northwest of Kauai. The unsettled weather…
Weekend Burglary at Lawn Equipment Under Investigation
The burglar(s) gained access by smashing through the front glass doors with a sedan type vehicle.
Suspect with Brass Knuckles Sought in Kahului Robbery
Maui police are searching for a suspect involved in a disorderly conduct report at the Panda Express in Kahului, and a robbery of an individual at the nearby Walmart store.
UPDATE: Thousands Lose Power in Nāhiku, Waiehu, Makawao
Due to heavy rains last night that caused trees to come down on power lines as well as a vehicle pole accident in Haiku, approximately 2,850 customers in areas of Waiehu, Haiku and Nahiku are currently without power.
Cloudy, Wet Weather Continues Today
Deep moisture moving over the islands from the southeast will bring an increased threat of heavy rainfall through the weekend. East winds will turn southeast Friday…
Confirmed Dengue Fever Cases in Hawaiʻi Rise to 79
Of the confirmed cases, 68 are Hawaiʻi residents and 11 are visitors. The highest risk areas include Naʻalehu, Captain Cook and Kailua Kona.
Arson Suspect Sought, Accused of Setting Fire to Stolen Vehicle
At around 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, police say a lone male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black basketball shorts parked the stolen truck within the front parking lot of the Wailuku Police Station and proceeded to set the interior of the truck on fire.
VIDEO: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Issues Order on TMT
The state Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an order that effectively halts construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea while the court’s final decision on an appeal is under review.
Wanted Fugitive: Shaun Dennis for Outstanding Parole Violation
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating fugitive Shaun M. Dennis regarding an outstanding Parole Violation arrest warrant. All wanted persons should be considered dangerous, so do not approach, follow or take any other action that could put you in harm’s way. Call 911.
Maui Police Arrest Man for Attempted Sex Assault in Kahului
Police were summoned to a disorderly in progress fronting the bus stop at the Kahului Safeway along Kamehameha Avenue. Police arrived and discovered that a fight occurred which involved the boyfriend of a female victim and David M. SHEFFIELD, 48.
Musician Arrested at Kahului Airport on Suspicion of Drug Offenses
Clifford Darren Benitez, 50, was arrested for alleged of third degree promotion of a dangerous drug and prohibited acts related to to drug paraphernalia.
Maui County pCard Expenditures Under Criminal Investigation
The Maui County prosecutor referred the Wailuku Public Works Baseyard kitchen case to the Maui Police Department for criminal investigation. No one is allowed in the kitchen and the media has been denied access to line-item spending details, which are now all locked up as evidence.
Lost Hikers Rescued from Old Pineapple Fields in Honolua
Crews found the 58-year-old man and his 26-year-old daughter on one of the former pineapple field roads. They were uninjured and were driven out to their vehicle.
Voting Opens to “Name a Baby Sea Turtle”
The Maui Ocean Center is accepting submissions from now through Nov. 20, 2015.
Winds Weakening, Increased Showers Late in Week
Winds will gradually weaken through Tuesday as a cold front slowly approaches from the west. The front is forecast to stall late in the day Tuesday, but a weak…
Visitor Rescued in Waters off Waiʻānapanapa
At 10:27 a.m. Monday morning, emergency crews in Hāna responded to a swimmer in distress at the Waiʻānapanapa State Park in East Maui. At 10:37 a.m., Hāna firefighters reportedly arrived at the park’s black sand beach, where bystanders directed crews to the person in the water. Officials say a firefighter swam out about 50 feet […]
