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Maui Accountant Gets Prison Sentence for Defrauding Investors
A Maui accountant, Lloyd Y. Kimura, 61, of Wailuku, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 11 years and eight months in prison for defrauding investors.
Cause of Siren Malfunction on Maui Probed
An overnight malfunction of warning sirens on Maui has been traced back to several older model units, all of which are scheduled to be upgraded as part of a statewide siren modernization program.
Abercrombie Restores 10 Agricultural Inspector Positions
Although Maui and the other neighbor islands were not included in today’s job restoration announcement, the reinstated jobs on O’ahu are expected to provide increased inspection of cargo moving between the islands.
UPDATE: Rockslide at Honokohau Valley Cleared
Maui police reopened the Honoapiilani Highway at Honokohau Valley at around 11:55 a.m. The road was closed since 9:15 a.m. because of a rockslide near mile post 36.
Maui Community Mourns Loss of Kumu Charles Kaupu Jr.
He was known over the airwaves as the Bushman, a fitting tribute to his trademark over sized lei po’o that he wore proudly on many an occasion.
UPDATE: Repeat Siren Malfunction on Maui, No Emergency
A second civil defense siren malfunction was reported in the Central Maui area at around 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. County authorities say multiple sirens malfunctioned for a second time in several hours, mistakenly sending an audible tone. There is no emergency at this time. The first malfunction was reported between 8:35 and 8:39 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Wailuku and Kihei.
Maui Police Investigate Projectile Type Device at Kula Home
Police located the device when responding to the initial report on Saturday; but when they returned with the Army Ordinance Detail the device was missing.
Credit Ailing Victorino for Showing Up in Phoenix
Although unable play because of a thumb injury that’s landed him on the disabled list, Shane Victorino will participate in the All-Star festivities.
Veto Averted as Energy Usage Bill Becomes Law
Governor Neil Abercrombie signed a bill into law that is intended to help more homeowners and renters access and afford clean energy.
Coast Guard Rescues Grounded Vessel Near Maui Cave
The 30-foot vessel was pushed up against the rocky coastline by waves when the crew attempted to back the boat into a cave.
Search Suspended for Man who Fell into Maui Blowhole
Maui crews suspended their search for a visitor who was swept into a blowhole at Nakalele Point over the weekend. Authorities have since identified the missing man as…
Corrupted Hard Drive Downs Maui County Voicemail
An estimated 1,500 county employees are without voicemail as a result of a corrupted hard drive.
Ex-Michigan QB Forcier Plans to Visit UH
Former Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier is scheduled to visit UH this week after also identifying San Jose State and Nevada as other transfer options.
Easter Seals Hawaii Plans Maui Center for Disability Services
Easter Seals of Hawaii is proposing a renovation project on lands it recently purchased from Maui Land and Pineapple Co. near the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center.
South Korea Expresses Interest in Maui Sister City Relationship
The trip comes on the heels of news that Korea will be hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics Games…
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Winners In Concert at the MACC
On July 16, as the Maui Arts and Cultural Center presents the first annual, Na Hoku Hou awards winners concert.
UH Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs Available on Maui
On Monday, July 11th at 6pm, The University of Hawaii Center Maui will host a Degree Preparation Workshop where you can find out all the details on the bachelor’s and master’s programs being offered on Maui this fall through UH Hilo and UH West Oahu.
First Hawaiian Bank Promotes Kahului Banker
Bard E. Peterson, Kahului Branch, was among four promotions announced yesterday by First Hawaiian Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Don Horner.
Hawai’i Emergency Mortgage Assistance Deadline Nears
Eligible homeowners get access to a forgivable loan of up to $50,000 that pays past due mortgage payments for up to 24 months.
Crystal Meth Use Lowest Since 2004
A Hawaii drug testing company is reporting a drop in crystal methamphetamine use to the lowest level on record since testing stats were first tracked at the company in 2004.
