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UPDATE: Maui Beaches Now OPEN After Shark Bites SUP Board
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has continued the beach closure from Mana Kai near Keawakapu to Palauea “White Rock” until at least noon today, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.
Makawao Third Friday Makes a Comeback in February
The Makawao Third Friday Town Party makes a comeback this month, on Friday, Feb. 21, after temporarily coming to a halt in August.
Kula Home Built Under DHHL, Habitat Partnership
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands along with partners at Habitat for Humanity Maui, welcomed the Kuailani ʻohana to their new home on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
UPDATE: Victim in Lahaina Assault Dies, Case Reclassified to Murder
A Lahiana woman was formally charged with second degree murder after the victim in an alleged assault died of injuries sustained in the incident.
Lawsuit Alleges Failure to Protect Hawaiian Waters From Plastic Pollution
Environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency today for allegedly failing to protect 17 coastal water bodies around Hawaiʻi from what they are calling “wide-scale plastic pollution.”
Maui Police Warn of Door-to-Door Roofing Scam Targeting Elderly
The department has received reports in which the scammers convince homeowners that their roof needs repairs, but never return to do the work after collecting payment.
Shark Bites Paddle Board, Aggressively Pursues SUP Group in South Maui Waters
Ocean safety crews are clearing waters in South Maui fronting the Andaz and Keawakapu Beach this morning following reports of an aggressive shark in the area.
Lahaina Man Held on $100K Bail, Charged with Attempted Murder
Ralph Guarino, 51, of Lahaina, was arrested for second degree attempted murder following an incident on Front Street this morning that left another man with puncture-type injuries and lacerations.
4 Year, $650K Subsidy Secured for Essential Air Service to Hāna, Maui
The four-year $650,000 federal subsidy to Mokulele Airlines will help the carrier maintain regular air service to and from the Hāna community. Mokulele will provide Hāna with 14 nonstop round trips a week to Kahului.
Police ID Victim in Homicide Investigation as Keenan Blair
Maui police today identified the male victim in Saturday’s Pāʻia homicide investigation as 20-year-old Keenan Blair. Police say Blair and Allen knew each other, but say the reason for this incident is still being investigated.
County Breaks Ground on Wailuku Town Improvements Project
A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the County of Maui’s Wailuku Town Improvement Project. Road improvements will begin this week on Church Street as part of Phase 1A of the project.
Maui Represented on International Space Station
Maui company, HNu Photonics LLC, is bringing NASA-funded cutting-edge technology to the International Space Station to better understand the effects of living in space on the human body.
Lahaina Woman Arrested in Alleged Assault, Male Victim Critically Injured
Maui police arrested a 46-year-old Lahaina woman on suspicion of first degree assault and disorderly conduct for an incident on Sunday night that left a male victim with critical, life-threatening injuries.
Maui Impaired Driving Weekend Enforcement Nets 12 Arrests, 7 Towed Vehicles
“Further checks revealed Kane was found to be Habitually Operating a Vehicle while Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (OVUII), a Class C Felony offense punishable by up to five years in prison,” said Lt. William Hankins, Commander of the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division.
Abundance of Mother/Calf Humpback Whale Pairs Seen in Hawaiʻi, Caution Urged
An “abundance of mother/calf pairs” have been observed in and around Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, prompting a reminder to ocean users to proceed with caution.
Operator of Overturned Jet Ski Rescued off Maui
Coast Guard crews on Maui rescued the operator of a jet ski after the craft overturned about 200 yards off Haycraft Park on Sunday.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat After 4.2 Hawai‘i Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 4.2 (preliminary magnitude 4.0) earthquake in the Hilina Region of the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
UPDATE: Man Found Beaten to Death in Pāʻia, Suspect Arrested
So far, investigation reveals that the victim and suspect knew each other.
UPDATE: Maui Police Homicide Investigation Underway, Arrest Made
Maui police say William Douglas Allen has been located and arrested. Police thanked the public for their assistance. Police are are conducing a Homicide type investigation and had temporarily closed the area of Holomua Road and Baldwin Avenue.
Oyster Pilot Project Launched on Maui to Improve Water Quality
An innovative pilot project that uses oysters to improve water quality at Maui’s Māʻalaea Harbor was launched on Friday by the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
