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Posted by Wendy OSHER Maui police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a bank robbery suspect.  Authorities say the suspect entered the Bank of Hawaii Dairy Road Branch at the Maui Market Place at around 1:20 p.m. today (Friday, January 16, 2009).  Acting Lt. Brian Kaya with the MPD Criminal Investigation Division said the […]

COUNTY OF MAUI UPDATE ON WEATHER-RELATED CLOSURES, INCIDENTS The Central Maui Landfill is expected to reopen tomorrow (Saturday, January 17, 2009) for normal hours of operation, and Parks staff will report for work tomorrow to assess facilities that can be opened. According to Department of Parks and Recreation Director Tamara Horcajo, it is expected that […]

With the DTV transition just days away, the FCC is hosting consumer assistance clinics throughout the week. Residents are invited to drop by the Friendly Market on Molokai today between 1 and 5 p.m.; and the Wal Mart in Kahului between 1 and 3 p.m. today for advice on how to hook up converter boxes […]

A new bill was signed into law that puts a cap on the number of Bed and Breakfast establishments allowed in various districts of Maui.  In signing the measure yesterday, Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said she appreciates the cooperative spirit in which the public, council and department staff worked together to address issues surrounding compliance […]

An adult nÄ“nÄ“ was killed on the road at Haleakalā National Park on Sunday (December 28, 2008).  Motorists traveling to the park are asked to please drive slowly and cautiously.  In addition to permanent signs along the park’s road to inform motorists of nÄ“nÄ“ crossing the road, park biologists placed special signs along areas where […]

Maui Police recovered a vehicle matching the description of the one used by a man who fled the scene of a robbery in Kahului yesterday.  The vehicle was found in an HC&S Sugar cane field in Kahului between Pulehu and Hansen Roads. A further investigation revealed the 2008 Chevy Colorado pickup truck was stolen from […]

A Kahului man was arrested after allegedly shooting to death his son at their Kahului home on Tuesday night.  45-year-old Joe D. Antonio was arrested for investigation of second degree murder after turning himself in to authorities shortly after the incident.  The Maui News reports the man has been an employee with the publication for […]

Maui patients, providers and counselors are among those protesting state budget cuts that are expected to result in reduced mental health services beginning January 1st.