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$19.5M Released to Protect Līpoa Point from Development
Governor Neil Abercrombie on Friday released $19.5 million in Capitol Improvement Project funds for the acquisition of Līpoa Point at Honolua in West Maui.
Woman Suffers Puncture Wounds in Waiheʻe Dog Attack
A female hiker was treated and released for puncture wounds after she reported being bitten by an aggressive pit bull dog on the Waiheʻe Ridge Trail above Camp Maluhia over the weekend, police said.
Kahului Yogurtland Closes Doors
The Yogurtland store in Kahului closed its doors on Friday after more than four years in business. The company will continue to operate its location at the Whaler’s Village in Kāʻanapali.
Maui Firefighters Battle Stubborn Pāʻia Fire
UPDATE: 4 p.m. 6/20/14. The cane fire has been turned over to HC&S. Fire crews are leaving the scene. The revised estimate for the area involved is 270 acres.
Body of Diver Recovered in Pāʻia Waters
The body of a 32-year-old Kahului man was recovered from waters in Pāʻia late Friday night. The diver was located approximately 25 yards offshore near the Mantokuji Soto Zen Mission in Pāʻia.
Andaz Maui Issues Statement on Fire Ant Eradication Effort
The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort issued a statement today confirming that they conducted an eradication effort after a small infestation of the invasive little fire ant was found at the property in May. “There is no known threat to the public or hotel guests. The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort takes the welfare and safety of its guests very seriously and is committed to long-term monitoring and treatment as necessary,” the statement said.
Sign Guidelines in Lahaina Historical District Under Review
The commission is scheduled to discuss the item at a series of meetings, the first of which is set to take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, in the Planning Department Conference Room in Wailuku.
UPDATE: Owner of Unmanned Kayak Accounted For
Coast Guard officials say the owner saw the local news reporting the discovery of the kayak, and said that the wind possibly carried it away from his sailing vessel moored at Māla Wharf in West Maui.
UPDATE: Fire in Industrial Lot Next to Kahului Foodland
Maui firefighters are responding to a fire reported at the HFM construction site in the industrial lot next to the Foodland grocery store on Kane Street in Kahului.
Interior Department Solicits Comment on Hawaiian Government
The US Department of the Interior today announced a first step to consider reestablishing a government-to-government relationship between the United States and the native Hawaiian community. Public meetings in Maui County run from June 27 through July 8.
Infestation of Little Fire Ants Confirmed at Maui Hotel
The infestation was confirmed in late May, and covered an area about 400 square feet. The invasive species was first detected on Maui in late December of 2013 on hāpuʻu logs found in a retail store.
Stewardship Agreement at Palauea Cultural Preserve
A blessing marks the official return of stewardship at the Palauea Cultural Preserve site, which is located between Kīhei and Mākena along the Old Mākena Road.
Illinois Family Survives Hard Helicopter Landing in Waiheʻe
A family of six from Bellevue, Illinois was able to walk away from the scene of a hard helicopter landing in Waiheʻe on Maui on Tuesday morning, fire officials said.
Capobianco Held on $502,000 Bail for “Deadly Weapon” Charge
The ex-boyfriend of a missing pregnant Maui woman was charged with possession of a deadly weapon and was also charged with violating terms of his release on bail.
Wailuku Man Critically Injured in Kīhei Moped Crash
The 51-year-old Wailuku man operating of the moped sustained “critical life-threatening” injuries and was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment.
Final EA Submitted for Kulamalu Affordable Housing Project
The county Department of Housing and Human Concerns submitted a Final Environmental Assessment for the 64-unit Kulamalu affordable housing project in Pukalani.
Motorcyclist Dies of Injuries in Old Haleakalā Highway Crash
A Maui man has since succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash reported on Saturday, June 7, 2014, on the Old Haleakalā Highway in Pukalani. Police have identified the man as Russell Szabo, 50, of Kula.
Final Environmental Assessment Filed for North Shore Greenway
Total cost of the project is estimated at $1.75 million, with construction slated to begin in early 2016. The final phase of the bike path will run east from Ulupua Place near the Maui Country Club in Spreckelsville, and connect with the existing path directly east of Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia.
Owners of Piʻilani Promenade Modify Project
Current plans call for the development of a mix of business/commercial, light industrial and apartment uses on 75 acres of land in South Maui. As part of a workforce housing ordinance, 25% of the apartments will be offered for rent as affordable units.
Gabbard Calls for Dismissal of Hawai‘i VA Leader
In her letter, Gabbard expressed “serious concerns,” claiming that “dishonest statements” on wait times were made to her an her office by leadership at the local VA Pacific Islands Health Care System.
