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Packing Tape, Gloves Found in Search for “Charli”
The packing tape was found by the same group who found her clothing and blanket; and the gloves were found by a separate search team in an area nearby.
Bob Dylan to Play Maui
The ‘Voice of a Generation’ rocks the MACC on Saturday, Apr. 26. Tickets are available for purchase by MACC members this Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m.
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Parks Permitting, Maintenance Improvements Focus of Meetings
A series of community meetings to discuss proposed permitting and scheduling improvements at Park facilities in Maui County is scheduled to take place in February and March.
Maui Electric Aerial Inspections Māʻalaea to Kīhei, Feb. 18
The helicopter route will include the Maui Electric Māʻalaea Generating Station on North Kīhei Road, parts of Mokulele Highway and surrounding neighborhoods makai of the Pi‘ilani Highway to the Kīhei substation on East Welakahao Road.
“Charli” Search Heads to Honomanū, Missing Person Meeting Set
Search efforts will focus at Honomanū Bay on Tuesday, “in light of new evidence” in the disappearance of Carly “Charli” Scott, a 27-year-old pregnant Makawao woman who went missing on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014.
2-Year-Old Boy Pulled from Kīhei Pool, Flown to Oʻahu
A two-year-old boy was flown to Oʻahu for treatment after being pulled from the Kīhei Aquatic Center on Sunday afternoon.
Dr. Linda Rosen Named Department of Health Director
The appointment comes following the unexpected death of former Health Director Loretta Fuddy who was a passenger aboard an airplane that crashed off of Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013.
Haleakalā Free Park Entry for President’s Day
Haleakalā National Park on Maui is waiving entrance fees for all park visitors for the President’s Day holiday.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Search for “Charli” Running on Adrenaline
“The more we find, the more I become hopeful that we’re going to find her. I don’t see how we can’t. It’s an island and the community has been such a big help.”
POLICE: Evidence Recovered in Case of Missing “Charli” Scott
Maui police released new information today on the disappearance of Carly “Charli” Scott, saying the woman’s vehicle and other possible evidence was recovered by police for further investigation.
Health Dept. Reaches $20,000 Settlement with Kanemitsu’s Bakery
The state Department of Health announced today that it has reached a $20,000 settlement with Moloka’i’s Kanemitsu’s Bakery over alleged health violations involving food safety.
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.
