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Aerial Video: Search for “Charli” Turns up Clothes, Vehicle
Sources tell Maui Now that the woman’s sisters confirmed that clothes belonging to Charli were found on Thursday, Feb. 13, near mile marker 14 to 18, off of the Hāna Highway in an area with heavy vegetation.
Public Help Sought in Protection of Spinner Dolphins
Fisheries officials say close interactions with the dolphins are not only potentially harmful to them, but can lead to harassment, which is illegal. The public is advised to keep a distance of 150-feet when observing dolphins in the wild.
Health Department Investigates Measles Case on Oʻahu
Department officials released information this afternoon saying the child is hospitalized and recovering, but was infectious while traveling back to Honolulu and during visits to healthcare providers.
Two Visitors Die in Separate West Maui Water Incidents
Two visitors died yesterday following separate ocean rescue efforts off of West Maui on Wednesday afternoon.
Hawai‘i Bidding for Major Conservation Gathering
Hawaii is one of two locations in the running to host the event–the other is Istanbul, Turkey–with a decision on venue to be announced in May of 2014. State officials project that as many as 8,000 delegates are expected to attend the 2016 meeting.
UPDATE: Car of Missing Maui Woman Found at Peʻahi, “JAWS”
A search party of about 25 people departed from Haʻikū this morning bound for the Nāhiku area of East Maui as family members and friends look for 27-year-old Carly “Charli” Joann Scott who was last seen on Sunday night.
Rain Delays Launch of Maui’s Voyaging Canoe to May
The long-awaited launch of Maui’s voyaging canoe, the Moʻokiha o Piʻilani will be delayed to mid-May, according to an announcement this week from Hui o Waʻa Kaulua, Maui’s Voyaging Society.
Bill to Enforce Electric Vehicle Parking Minimums Advances
The bill would fine businesses who fail to provide a minimum of one electric vehicle charging station for parking lots with 100 or more spaces.
Hawaiian to Begin New Interisland Turboprop Service
The service aboard a fleet of 42-passenger turboprop aircrafts, begins with three daily fights from Honolulu International Airport to Moloka’i on March 11, and twice daily service from Honolulu to Lāna’i on March 18, 2014.
Home Birth Bill in Senate Prompts Demonstration on Maui
A group of midwives on Maui will join in a demonstration supporting their profession in solidarity against the bill during at a gathering from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 10, at the state building in Wailuku.
Visitor Airlifted from Crater in Weekend Rescue
Firefighters airlifted a 51-year old woman from Haleakalā National Park over the weekend following a reported case of altitude sickness.
Fifth “and Final” Show Added for Dave Chappelle
The fifth show takes place Feb. 11 at 10 p.m., following the fourth show which starts at 7:30 p.m.
$800,000 Released for Maui Hospital Air Conditioning Replacement
Authorities say the existing air conditioning system has become prone to mechanical breakdowns and needs to be replaced. The funds will be directed toward care rooms in the East, South and West Wings, electrical rooms, and the pharmacy and laundry areas.
Federal Suit Over Religious Soliciting Outside Maui Fair
The suit stems from an incident reported in October of 2013 in which pastor and his wife were distributing religious materials to the public on a sidewalk outside of the Maui Fair.
Arakawa’s 2014 State of the County Address
“Our community is in a better place than when we first began this journey,” said Mayor Arakawa, who highlighted the county’s 4.6% unemployment rate–the lowest its been since 2008.
Fisheries Unit Continues Enforcement on Maui
Violations in November included: possession of undersize kumu; using a prohibited lay net; possession of lay net exceeding dimensions…
UH Researchers Tag More Tiger Sharks for Online Tracking
Online Shark Tracking: 11 sharks are now viewable on the website, including 9 females and 2 males ranging in size from 9.3 to 14.2 feet.
Molokaʻi State Forest Reserve Closed to Vehicle Access
The closure extends from the Maunahui access road from the hunters’ check station to the Makakaupaia gate.
Retailer Charlotte Russe to Open at Queen Kaʻahumanu
The center will be home to the first Charlotte Russe store on Maui and in the neighbor islands. Opening is slated for late summer of 2014.
State’s First Village Post Office to Open at Hanzawa’s
The US Postal Service will open its first Village Post Office in the state this week at Hanzawa’s Variety Store in Haʻikū on the island of Maui.
