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Mayor’s Event Partners with JUMPSmart Maui in Kīhei

The kickoff event includes a blessing of a DC Fast Charging station at the Piʻilani Village shopping center, including remarks by Mayor Arakawa and MECO president Sharon Suzuki.

Kahoma Stream Bridge Receives Engineering Award

State officials say the “inverted tier arch design” was utilized to minimize the obstruction to ocean views. The $24.3 million Kahoma Stream Bridge project will now be included for consideration in a national competition.

Hawaiian Electric Raises Small-Solar Threshold to 100%

The threshold for small systems, those of 10 kilowatts or less, has been raised to 100% of the daytime minimum load (“DML”) for circuits.

MECO Warns Business Customers of Telephone Scam

The company continues to receive reports of business customers receiving scam calls in which they are told their bill is delinquent and they are subject to same day disconnection.

Safeway Maui Lani Grand Opening on Friday

The store brings to four the total number of Safeway locations on Maui. Other retail locations include Kahului, Lahaina and Kīhei.

Maui Police Monitoring Child Seat Compliance

Maui police say violators face fines up to $500 and have to take a child passenger safety class.

Counties Join Unified Front in Legislative Plan

Members say the unified front emphasizes the importance of the role counties play in the visitor industry and other economic sectors in the state.

Inter-Island Ferries get $7.4 Million for Improvements

The funding will be used to support ferries from Kaunakakai, Mānele, and Māʻalaea small boat harbors.

CAPTURED: Maui Police Apprehend Robbery Suspect

Turner Terry, 22, of Lahaina was placed under arrest at around 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, and charged with second-degree robbery. He was being held in lieu of $50,000.

Kahoma Village Project Calls for 203 Units in West Maui

Projected construction costs are estimated at $60 million, with anticipated completion to take four years upon receipt of Section 201H-38 approval, SMA Use Permits, and other construction-related permit approvals.

Sabers Improve to 2-1 With Win Over KS-Maui

The Maui High School football team raised its record to 2-1 Saturday, spoiling Kamehameha Maui’s homecoming in the process.

Two Hunters Airlifted from Kaiolohia on Lānaʻi

Two hunters were airlifted from the Mahana area of Lānaʻi on Saturday afternoon, due to fatigue and injury, according to fire officials.

Kamole Water Facility Scheduled for 2-Day Shutdown

The shutdown is being implemented as contractors work on the final phases of a capital improvement project ensure reliability during times of drought, and save electric on costs.

Police Seek Help in ID of Lahaina Bank Robbery Suspect

Police describe the suspect as 5’8” tall, weighing 150 pounds, between approximately 20-25 years old, and clean-shaven, with no visible scars or tattoos. The individual was last seen wearing a blue hat, black shirt, black/purple shorts, and sunglasses.

4 Maui Men Win Mainland Beard and Moustache Titles

Four Maui men earned titles at the recent Just For Men National Beard and Moustache Championships held over the weekend in New Orleans.

Hirono Praises Lifting of Ban on Hawaiʻi Avocado Shipments

The ban has been in place for more than 20 years when an invasive fruit fly larvae was found in a packing house in 1992, according to Sen. Hirono.

UPDATE: Maui Meadows Customers Urged to Conserve Water

Water officials on Maui are asking that customers in the Maui Meadows area of South Maui continue to conserve water until Friday, Sept. 13, to allow the water supply to return to safe levels.

PHOTOS: Flowers Scattered in Maui 9/11 Remembrance

This was the third consecutive year that the hotel hosted the Patriot Day event. The observance included a Hawaiian blessing led by resort cultural advisor Makalapua Kanuha, and chant conducted by Keliʻi Arruda.

Body of Missing Snorkeler Recovered from Nāpili

The 78-year-old man from Carlsbad, CA, was reported missing when he failed to return as planned to meet family members at 4 p.m., said Maui Fire Captain Bram DenHaan.

VIDEO: Coast Guard Investigating Grounded Vessel at McGregor Point

Officials with the Pacific Whale Foundation say its grounded Ocean Odyssey vessel was removed from the rocky area near Papawai Point, Maui at approximately 8:30 this morning.
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