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Police Search Dumpster at Pāpōhaku Park
One of Monsalve’s friends said he was in the process of searching for her in Wailuku when he and others received a call that “something” was found at Papohaku that was possibly related to the case.
UPDATE: Police Issue Crime Bulletin on Missing Maui Woman
Police say Mosalve was last seen at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at her ex-boyfriend’s residence in Wailuku.
Disaster Declaration Issued for Maui Drought
The declaration makes farm operators facing extreme drought conditions eligible for low interest emergency loan assistance from the Farm Service Agency, according to Senator Schatz.
Speaker Souki Voices Support for Marijuana Dispensaries
House Speaker Joseph Souki of Maui called on his fellow lawmakers to look at creating a system of dispensaries where those in need can legally buy marijuana for medical purposes when prescribed by a doctor.
42 Arrested in Maui Impaired Driving Crackdown
Maui police made a total of 42 arrests for drivers operating a motor vehicle while under the influence during a three week campaign that ended on Jan. 1, 2014, officials said.
Comedian Dave Chappelle To Play Maui
Tickets for Chappelle’s Wed, Feb 5 show in the MACC’s Castle Theater go on sale this morning.
PHOTOS: Waterspout Reported on Maui
The National Weather Service issued a preliminary local storm report noting that broadcast media reported a water spout in the Kīhei area of Maui at 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at the following coordinates: 20.76N 156.45W.
Mama’s Fish House Gets Top 2 Ranking on OpenTable List
Mama’s Fish House on Maui earned number two ranking on the elite list of top US restaurants released by OpenTable, an online restaurant reservation company.
Maui Companies Join Forces in Supporting Same Sex Nuptials
Two Maui businesses have arranged more than 50 same sex nuptials since a new law went into effect in December, legalizing same-sex marriage in the state, according to new information released by the Maui Visitors Bureau.
Pāʻia-Kūʻau Water Shutdown, Wednesday Jan. 15
The shutdown will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, and will affect customers from Kūpono Street to the Kūʻau area.
One Resident Displaced in Sunset Terrace Apartment Fire
A fire at the Sunset Terrace apartments in West Maui displaced one individual and forced the temporary evacuation of an estimated 50 residents, fire officials said.
Two Fishermen Airlifted in Rescue off of “Olivine Pools”
Two fishermen were airlifted to safety after being swept into the ocean at the area sometimes referred to as the “Olivine Pools,” located on the west side of Nākālele Point in West Maui.
Potential Ordnance Forces Molokaʻi Landfill Closure
The Molokaʻi Landfill will be closed until further notice following the discovery of potentially unexploded ordnance at the facility on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.
Hawaiʻi Health Director Cause of Death Released
State Health Director Loretta Fuddy, who was the sole death in a Molokai plane crash, died of cardiac arrhythmia as a result of stress, according to new information released by Maui police.
12-Year-Old Kula Boy Accidentally Shot
A 12-year-old boy from Kula was treated and released from the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg with a rifle, police said.
Mayor Signs Integrated Waste-to-Energy Agreement
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa announced the signing of an agreement this week to finance and build an Integrated Waste Conversion and Energy Project on Maui.
Bears vs. Warriors: MIL Boys Fit To Be Tied, 3-3
Fit to be tied, Baldwin rallied from a two-goal, first-half deficit Wednesday to salvage a 3-3 outcome against defending champion Kamehameha Maui at War Memorial Stadium.
PHOTOS: Blanket of “Frost” Graces Summit of Haleakalā
A layer of frost blanketed the upper reaches of Haleakalā at the 10,000 foot elevation this morning.
DLNR: Tiger Shark Approaches Paddle Surfer at Ukumehame
According to a DLNR spokesperson, a 43-year-old Haʻikū man identified as Matt Kinoshita told authorities that he was paddle surfing about 75 yards off Ukumehame in five feet of water at around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, when he saw an eight-foot tiger shark approaching him from the side with its mouth open.
PHOTOS: First Lady in Hawaiʻi, Security Heavy Near Oprah Estate
On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney confirmed that the first lady stayed behind in Hawaiʻi upon the suggestion of the president, “to spend time with friends ahead of her upcoming very big birthday.”





