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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.
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Kaohu and Krueger Recommended for Maui Clerk Leadership
Kaohu currently serves an executive aide for Councilmember Tamara Paltin. Her name will surface for consideration at the full council meeting on Friday, Feb. 7. Krueger currently serves as a legislative analyst in the Office of Council Services and be considered for the deputy clerk vacancy.
Police Investigate Alleged Attempted Kidnapping in Kīhei, Unable to Substantiate Claim
Police arrested a 40-year-old man from the Kīhei area on suspicion of attempted kidnapping and second degree robbery. The man was released pending further investigation.
Two Mariners Rescued From Capsized Boat off Kaho‘olawe
Crews rescued the two mariners, successfully righted and dewatered the boat, and towed it back to Māʻalaea Harbor on Maui.
Maui Police Begin Impaired Driving Enforcement for Super Bowl Weekend
Starting today, Friday, Jan. 31, and continuing through Sunday, the Maui Police Department Traffic Division, will be conducting sobriety check points and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the Super Bowl weekend.
Lahaina Man Held on $1.25 M Bail for Alleged Crime Spree Including Kīhei Stabbing
Maui police arrested a Lahiana man after an alleged crime spree that included the theft of tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise in Wailea and a knife attack in Kīhei.
Senators Urge Investigation Into FAA Handling of Hawai‘i Helicopter Safety
US Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie K. Hirono of Hawai‘i are calling for an investigation into the Federal Aviation Authority following a new Senate report and whistleblower complaints.
Ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a case of angiostrongyliasis, or rat lungworm disease, in an adult on the island of Kaua‘i.
Unusual Aircraft Maneuver Prompts Search in East Maui; No Signs of Distress
Emergency personnel on Maui found no evidence of a crash or signs of distress after a caller reported seeing a helicopter going downward in an unusual motion in East Maui on Thursday afternoon.
Willie K: “I’m at Terminal Now… And I’m Still Going to be Rocking”
Legendary Maui Musician Willie K says that his cancer diagnosis is now terminal, but vowed to keep “rocking,” in a Facebook message to fans on Wednesday.
Lawmakers Consider Red Light Photo Enforcement Pilot Program
When a vehicle enters the intersection against a red light, the camera takes a telephoto color picture of the rear of the car, capturing an image of the license plate. A second wide-angle photograph records the entire intersection, including other traffic.
UPDATE: Maui Police Investigation at ‘Īao School
UPDATE: (1:32 p.m., Jan. 29, 2020). Officers have completed their investigation into this matter and found no threat to anyone at the school. “For parents, we appreciate your cooperation. Please refer to School protocols regarding pick-up of your children,” police said.
Hawai‘i Health Department Prepares for 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Advising Against Travel to China
“We are advising people not to travel to China at this time,” said Anderson. “Various areas in China have been placed under quarantine by the Chinese government, and travel within the country is either completely prohibited or significantly curtailed to prevent the spread of this disease.”
First-Of-Their-Kind Images of The Sun From New Haleakalā Telescope
Never-before-seen images of the Sun were released today, revealing cell-like structures the size of Texas roiling on its surface. These are the very first images observed by the National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) atop Haleakalā on Maui.
Hooser: $13 in 2024 is Not Enough, Hawai‘i Deserves a Living Wage
A bill that seeks to incrementally raise the minimum wage in Hawaiʻi from the current $10.10 to $13 in 2024 will be heard in committee this week, but at least one former lawmaker is rallying for “$15 or fight.”
Pua‘ahala Watershed on Moloka‘i Acquired for Conservation
Pua‘ahala comprises 800 acres of an entire ahupuaʻa from the mountain to the sea. The purchase will protect the island’s remaining watershed forests and cultural resources, as well as safeguard freshwater resources that sustain the people of Moloka‘i.
Maui to Premiere First Female Hawaiian Falsetto Contest in Hawai‘i
The inaugural Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest is planned as part of this year’s Celebration of the Arts event at the Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua.
Coronavirus Monitoring: Honolulu Among 20 Airports in US with CDC Quarantine Station
The department reports that the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu is among 20 airports in the US with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quarantine station. The state Department of Transportation is working with the CDC and the Hawaiʻi Department of Health in monitoring for the Coronavirus amid the 2019-nCoV outbreak in China.
Large 7.7 Cuba Earthquake
The USGS is reporting a 7.7 preliminary magnitude earthquake in the Cuba region. The quake was reported at 9:10 a.m. HST on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at a depth of six miles. There were no immediate threat alerts posted by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
