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Surveillance Released in Alleged Kīhei Credit Card Theft
Among the items stolen from a Kīhei home were credit cards, which were utilized during a “shopping spree” in the Kīhei area, police said.
Oakland LB Maiava Suffers Season-ending Injury
For the second straight year, Maui’s Kaluka Maiava will not finish the season on the Oakland Raiders’ active roster.
Electrical Equipment Fire Knocks out Power to 11,000 in Central Maui
The initial cause of the power outage was a problem with electrical equipment located near Maui Electric Company’s Kahului Baseyard on Wākea Avenue.
Historic Water Release Planned for Monday at ʻĪao
“For the first time in more than a century,” there will be a continuous flow of water from mauka to makai into the ʻĪao Stream on Maui.
484 Pound Marlin Reeled in at Māʻalaea
The catch was reeled in after a 30 minute fight by Allyson Rose (second from left) from San Francisco, Calif., along with Captain Jeff Kahl, crewman Chimo Shipp, and her friend.
UPDATE: Man Charged in Alleged Stabbing of Lahaina Woman
A 26-year-old Lahaina man is being held in lieu of $250,000 bail after being charged in the alleged stabbing of a 64-year-old Lahaina woman on Saturday.
Maui’s Wehiwa Colt Kamaka Wins 2014 Health Baby Contest
Kahului’s Wehiwa Colt Kamaka was named the 2014 Healthy Baby of the Year at the contest held Saturday at the 92nd Maui Fair.
Attempted Murder Investigation Launched into Stabbing of Lahaina Woman
Maui police have since arrested Jackobs Khoi Duong Duy, 26, of Lahaina on suspicion of second degree attempted murder. Police say Duy remains in custody, but has not been formally charged as of Sunday morning, Oct. 5.
Maui Man Medevaced to Oʻahu After Motorcycle Accident
A Maui man was medevaced to Oʻahu for treatment today after sustaining severe injuries in a motorcycle accident overnight.
Maui Hosts Monster Challenge and Haunted Hayride Zombie Shoot
The zombie apocalypse awakens this Saturday, Oct. 4, with a new Morey Monster Challenge Zombie Run and a return of the Haunted Hayride Zombie Shoot at the Maui Paintball course in Olowalu.
Maui Police Release Suspect Sketch in Attempted Kidnapping Case
Police described the suspect as local, with a tribal diamond shaped tattoo running along the outside of his right arm. Police say the man is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, in his 30’s, weighing 240 pounds, with medium brown colored skin, and bald with patches of black hair.
Little Fire Ants Found in Forested Area of Nāhiku, Maui
A new infestation of little fire ants has been confirmed in a large forested area of Nāhiku in East Maui. Authorities say the infested area covers at least 20 acres along the Hāna Highway, according to initial estimates.
Maui Council Candidates Reveal GMO Stance at Business Fest
Maui county council candidates clarified their stance on the proposed GMO moratorium during a candidate forum hosted by the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce during their 2014 Business Fest.
Maui Police Conduct Red Light Enforcement, Oct. 6-19
The Maui Police Department will launch a two week “Stop or Get Stopped” red light enforcement campaign that begins on Monday, Oct. 6 and continues until Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014.
Open Enrollment for Pre-School Open Doors Begins
The statewide childcare program provides subsidies to eligible low-and-moderate-income families to pay tuition at any of the 428 licensed preschools in the state.
Public Hearings Granted on Neighbor Island for Cesspool Rule Changes
Maui senators voiced concern that the hearings should include actual visits to the outer islands where thousands of residents and homeowners could be affected.
BRIEF: Shark Sighting Forces Closure of South Maui Beach
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has closed beaches from Maluaka to La Perouse Bay in South Maui due to a shark sighting reported on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2014. Beaches in the area will remain closed until 4 p.m.
Brush Fire Burns Open Field Near Old Cemetery in Kūʻau
Maui firefighters battled a small brush fire near an old cemetery in Kūʻau on Monday afternoon. The fire was reported at 5:17 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014 at an area near Tavares Bay, off of Kūʻau Beach Place.
Maui Visitor Spending Up 14.3% in August, Best in State
Maui experienced the largest growth in visitor spending for first eight months of 2014, reaching $2.8 billion, according to new data released by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Lanai Wins First Football Game Since 1953
The Maui Interscholastic League’s two newest football programs gave a spirited effort Saturday afternoon at War Memorial Stadium, with Lanai High School prevailing over Kihei Charter 54-19.
