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Fire Causes $600,000 Damage to Kapalua Restaurant
When fire crews arrived on scene, they found a 5′ x 5′ section of the roof on fire at the clubhouse, and also fire in the attic area, said Maui Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.
VIDEO: Testimony Presented in Molokai Murder Case
A Molokai man accused of 2nd Degree Murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend , is now being held on “no-bail” following a preliminary hearing on Wednesday afternoon, March 27.
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Distracted Driving Enforcement Part of New Campaign
County police departments across the state will increase efforts to deter distracted driving during an upcoming campaign that begins next week, officials said.
Hawaii All-Star Cheerleaders Sweep Titles at Anaheim
In the end, the cheers that shook the Anaheim Convention Center was for the Hawaii All-Star Cheerleaders.
Mayor’s Budget Focuses on Water and Road Infrastructure
With the wheels in motion, the mayor said this year the administration is focusing in part on the Department of Water Supply.
Central Maui Regional Park Subject of Stakeholder Meeting
The facility, proposed by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources includes plans for the construction of a regional park consisting of fields for baseball, softball, and soccer, as well as concessions, restrooms, and parking.
Mayor Proposes Closure of County Recycling Centers
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa today confirmed his plans to close county run recycling facilities. “It’s time for government to just get out of the way and allow the private sector to handle the recycling,” said Mayor Arakawa.
Mayor’s FY2014 Budget Proposal Presented to Council
In a formal budget presentation before the Maui County Council, Mayor Alan Arakawa unveiled his version of the FY2014 Budget, seeking an increase in water rates and parks funding.
Maui-Raised Cretton Wins SXSW Grand Jury Prize
Born and raised on Maui, Destin Daniel Cretton just won the prestigious SXSW Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature for “Short Term 12.”
Maui Teen Suffers Fatal Injuries in Olowalu Crash
A motorist suffered fatal injuries in a single car crash in the Olowalu area of the Honoapiilani Highway early this morning. Maui police have since identified the victim as 19-year-old Jared Alvarez of Lahaina.
PHOTOS: Maui Rally Against GMO Draws Strong Turnout
“What an amazing show of Maui speaking out. I was totally blown away by the energy of the massive crowd. For me it was about caring about our community’s health, our right to know what’s in the food we eat…”
Island Air Ends Kapalua Service May 31
Island Air will re-launch service to Kahului and Lanai starting April 15, just prior to ending its Kapalua service May 31.
Kozaki Sets New PV Record at Yamamoto Invitational
It seemed fitting that if Baldwin High School’s Amber Kozaki was going to rewrite her record in the girls pole vault at the Yamamoto Invitational, that she would have to borrow a pole from one of the boys.
Molokai Murder Suspect Held on $170,000 Bail
Marlin L. Lavoie, 33, was charged at 11:50 a.m. on Friday, March 22, with second-degree murder, and was being held in lieu of $170,000 bail.
Moth Introduced on Maui in Biocontrol Against Fireweed
State agricultural officials say the Madagascan fireweed moth is the state’s “best hope” for controlling the fireweed which authorities say has taken over more than 850,000 acres of pastureland, mostly on Maui and Hawai’I Island.
Proposed Bill Would Raise Rates During Water Shortages
A controversial bill that would authorize water rate increases or other water-saving measures during times of drought and declared water shortages is up for discussion.
UPDATE: New Details Surface in Molokai Murder Investigation
Maui police have released further details in an ongoing murder investigation on Molokai following the shooting death of a woman at the Kawela Barns Apartments overnight.
Hawaii Senate Kills GMO Labeling Bill
The senators were swayed in part by the state attorney general who called the bill “unconstitutional.” They have indicated they will push for a concurrent resolution to study the matter.
Firearm Permit Registration Soars in Maui County
In Maui County, a report notes that a total of 2,777 firearms applications were processed in 2011–that’s more than three times the 870 applications processed a decade earlier.
House Names Maui’s Aaren Soriano 2013 Youth of the Year
Maui’s Aaren Soriano was recognized as the 2013 Youth of the Year by members of the Hawaii State House of Representatives.










