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Maui Officer Honored for Heroism in Nāpili Apartment Fire
The Maui Police Dept. today recognized Officer William Cleghorn, II, who is credited with assisting a Nāpili resident during a residential fire on July 20.
UPDATE: Body Recovered From Waters off Kanahā, Maui
The body of an elderly man was recovered from waters off of Kanahā Beach Park in Kahului on Thursday afternoon.
50 Minimum Term for Capobianco Expires in 2064
Capobianco’s consecutive minimum term is 50 years, which will expire on June 29, 2064. His longest maximum sentence is Life with Parole.
Maui Police Investigate Kīhei Stabbing
Maui police have launched a second degree assault investigation into a reported stabbing in Kīhei on Tuesday night.
Lahaina Strong Benefit Concert at Fleetwood’s On Front Street, Sept. 1
A Lahaina Strong Benefit Concert is will be held this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 for families affected by the recent fires in West Maui.
Murder Suspect in Supermarket Stabbing Changes Plea to Reduced Charges
A man accused of murdering his estranged wife at a Wailuku supermarket entered a change in plea on Wednesday afternoon to no contest for a reduced charge of second degree murder and other charges in connection with the case, according to court documents.
Civil Air Patrol Cadets Gather Post-Hurricane Data on Maui
A Ground Photography Team from the Hawaiʻi Wing Civil Air Patrol worked on Maui, gathering photo evidence of flood impacts resulting from Hurricane Lane.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Play Kamehameha I in New Film, THE KING
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been tapped to play the starring title role of Kamehameha I in film THE KING, New Line Cinema has confirmed.
Thyne and Ventura Sworn in as Maui Fire Chief and Deputy
Maui Fire Department Chief David Thyne and Deputy Chief Bradford Ventura were sworn in Tuesday, Aug. 28, and congratulated by Mayor Alan Arakawa on their new positions.
West Maui Fire Investigation: So Far Shows No Criminal Intent
An investigation into the cause of the wildfires in West Maui so far, has shown no criminal intent to the start of either the Kauaʻula or Kāʻanapali fire.
Body Recovered From E Kuiaha Gulch in Ha‘ikū Maui
Maui police recovered the body of a female who was found at the bottom of the East Kuiaha Gulch near Hahana Road in Haiku on Monday morning.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Maui Veteran’s Highway in Kīhei
Motorists traveling to or from South Maui at this hour are advised of a motor vehicle collision on the Maui Veterans Highway (former Mokulele Highway) near the junction of Piʻilani Highway and North Kīhei Road. The incident was reported at around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and expect delays in the area.
Habitat Maui Helping Fire, Flood Damaged Homes
Habitat for Humanity Maui is offering help to Hurricane and flood victims to repair or rebuild homes that were damaged in the recent West Maui fires and floods.
Thyne Named New Maui Fire Chief
The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety Commission has selected David Thyne, a 30 year veteran of the department, as the new Maui Fire Chief.
Lingering Tropical Moisture from LANE Keeps Islands Wet Today
“Lingering deep tropical moisture associated with Lane will keep island weather cloudy and wet today,” according to the National Weather Service, which had issued a Flood Watch for the state in effect through this afternoon.
Conditions “Unprecedented” in Battling West Maui Fires During Hurricane Warning
Maui Fire crews battled to protect structures and gain control of the Kauaʻula/Puʻunoa fire in “conditions reported to be some of the most adverse the Maui Fire Department has faced in recent history.”
Heavy Flooding Over Parts of Maui: Local Area Report
Heavy flooding is being reported around Maui including parts of Makawao and Wailuku this afternoon.
Pocket Outages Restored, 12 Maui Customers Without Electricity
Maui Electric crews have restored most pocket outages in the Upcountry area on Maui last night, and are working to bring 12 remaining customers back online. Major repairs to damaged transmission lines in West Maui are also continuing this week.
Maui Remains Strong Amid Storm and Fire Aftermath
Parts of Maui continue cleanup in the aftermath of former Hurricane Lane that dropped record rainfall over the islands and the devastating fires in West Maui.
Four Lahaina Schools on Maui Closed on Monday, Aug. 27
FOUR LAHAINA SCHOOLS CLOSED TO STUDENTS ON MONDAY, AUG 27 including Lahainaluna High; Lahaina Intermediate; King Kamehameha III and Princess Nahienaena Elem.
