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Vehicle Lands 30-Feet Down Kahekili Cliff
A 73-year-old woman was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon after the vehicle she was driving went off a cliff on the Kahekili Highway.
The Outlets of Maui Grand Opening, Dec. 6, 2013
The event runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and includes: a traditional Hawaiian blessing by kumu hula Kaponoʻai Molitau; special performances by actor and jazz aficionado Jimmy Borges, Grammy award winner George Kahumoku, and more.
Two From Maui Appointed by Governor to Commissions
A&B Properties Vice President, Grant Chun, was appointed to a seat on the state Board of Education; and Kula resident, Doreen Nāpua Gomes assumes the Maui seat on the Hawaiian Homes Commission.
Shark Tracking, Safety Tips Gain Traction After 2nd Fatality
According to the Division of Aquatic Resources, this is the thirteenth reported shark incident statewide this year, and the eighth in Maui waters. The agency notes that over the last 20 years, Hawaiʻi has averaged about four unprovoked shark incidents per year, but numbers per individual year are “highly variable.”
Pāʻia-Kūʻau Water System Improvement Project Scheduled
A capital improvement project on the Pāʻia-Kūʻau water system starts on Wednesday night, Dec. 4, and will continue through the end of April 2014.
Victim in Fatal Shark Bite Identified as Washington State Visitor
Maui police have since identified the victim who sustained fatal injuries in a shark attack offshore of Mākena Maui on Monday as 57-year-old Patrick A. Briney.
Cleanup of Former Maui Airport Landfill Proposed
The proposal includes an overview of the contamination discovered at the former military site, the potential risks, cleanup standards, remediation alternatives, and the selection of a preferred alternative.
Man Airlifted After Falling From Horse in Kanaio
A 64-year-old man was air-lifted from a remote area of Kanaio after falling off of his horse in a remote area of the Piʻilani Highway over the weekend.
Former MIL Football Players Put on The Pads
The dream of putting on the pads one more time became a reality for 119 former Maui Interscholastic League football players thanks to Alumni Football USA.
Shark Attack Forces Closure of South Maui Shoreline
A portion of shoreline in South Maui is closed following a shark attack reported in the area of Keawekapu Beach on Friday afternoon.
Syracuse Wins Third Maui Invitational Tourney
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim joked about missing the snow and 20-degree weather back home at Sunday’s Maui Invitational Tournament press conference.
Prescribed Fire at Puamana Planned for Certification Requirement
Firefighters on Maui will conduct a prescribed burn in Puamana in part to satisfy national requirements for certification as a Type 3 Incident Management Team.
The Outlets of Maui to Celebrate its First Black Friday
Stores slated to open for the around-the-clock event, beginning at midnight on November 29th include: Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Guess, Coach, Izod, Lucky Brand, Wilsons Leather, Kay Jewelers, Crocs, Perfumania and Michael Kors.
Rock & Brews Grand Opening Announced, Despite Permit Appeal
The Rock & Brews restaurant, proposed for development in Pāʻia, announced a planned grand opening event in January, despite a challenge to the project’s permits.
Watercress Fire Deemed Accidental
A fire at the Watercress Lounge in Wailuku resulted in an estimated $5,000 to the stove and back wall of the business. Other businesses at the Waiehu Beach Center were evacuated during the incident, which involved about 40 people.
HC&S Helps Hungry With Hefty Donation Ahead of Holidays
“This money will be used to buy new, energy-efficient refrigeration and freezer units to increase the amount of fresh produce, dairy and other refrigerated foods that can be collected, stored and distributed to the Maui community.”
Record Low Temperatures in Kahului
For the second consecutive night, a record low temperature was tied at the Kahului Airport on Maui, compared to low temperatures on record for previous years on the same date.
Molokaʻi Suspect Attempts Escape During Ferry Transport
A Molokaʻi man attempted to escape police custody by jumping overboard during transport on an inter-island ferry, police said.
Swords’ Varidel Highlights MIT’s Opening Round
Like a maestro composing a classical three-point masterpiece, Chaminade’s Christophe Varidel finished one point shy of shredding 30 years of college basketball wizardry in Monday’s opening round of the 2013 EA Sports Maui Invitational Tournament at the Lahaina Civic Center.
A&B to Sell Maui Mall
A spokesperson for A&B declined to reveal the sale price or terms, since the sale had not yet closed. The transaction is anticipated to be finalized in early 2014.
