Maui News
Maui “Kapu Aloha Unity March” Planned on Saturday
A public march in support of the protection of Maunakea and in solidarity with the groups identifying themselves as kiaʻi, or protectors, takes place this Saturday, Aug. 10 in Kahului.
Old Lahaina Prison Wall Repairs Slated for Completion Before Year’s End
On June 15th of last year, a vehicle crashed into the exterior wall, damaging a buttress before leaving the scene. The damage scattered the coral blocks, which were originally part of the fort at Lahaina Harbor.
2,100 Pounds of Cocaine Seized in Eastern Pacific
The Coast Guard’s boarding team seized more than 2,100 pounds of cocaine from the suspected drug-smuggling vessel during the cutter’s transit from the Pascagoula shipyard where Midgett was built to the cutter’s future homeport in Honolulu where the cutter is scheduled for commissioning during a dual-commissioning ceremony August 24
Arson Investigation Launched, $20K Damage at Wailuku Parole Facility
Maui police have launched an arson and burglary investigation into an incident reported early Tuesday at the Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority on Wili Pā Lp, Wailuku.
Nominations Sought for Board of Land and Natural Resources
The governor is seeking BLNR applicants with “balanced and inclusive perspectives,” who are committed to the conservation and protection and sustainable use of Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources.
KBH Hosts 2nd Annual Kauluhiwaolele Maui Fiber Arts Conference
Students will learn traditional Hawaiian weaving techniques and styles including hala, ʻieʻie, kōkō puʻupuʻu and ‘upena from master practitioners.
Recommendations Planned for Sea Turtle Interactions with Hawai‘i Swordfish Fishery
National Marine Fisheries Service: The swordfish fishery is not jeopardizing the continued existence of these sea turtles and authorizes the accidental hooking and subsequent release of 21 leatherbacks and 36 loggerheads.
Talk & Film on Ancient Kīhei Fishpond, Aug. 22
The history and restoration efforts at Kīhei’s ancient Kō’ie‘ie Fishpond will be the topic of a special Akakū Upstairs Salon on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.
Relief Proclamations Extended for Kaua‘i Flood and Homelessness
Governor David Ige extended emergency relief proclamations for: disaster relief on Kauaʻi following last years floods; and homelessness relief across the state.
Maui Crime July 28-Aug. 3, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 14 burglaries, 18 vehicle thefts and 21 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from July 28 to Aug. 3, 2019.
Hurricane Expert Featured Speaker Tonight
One of Hawaiʻi’s leading experts on hurricanes is the featured speaker at tonight’s monthly meeting of the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
Interruption of Electric Service to Parts of Waikapū-Wailuku, Aug. 7
Maui Electric Company is asking about 500 customers in parts of Waikapū and Wailuku to prepare for a scheduled outage on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10 p.m. to midnight.
Power RESTORED: Wailuku, Spreckelsville, Kū‘au and Waikapū
Maui Electric reports power outages in Wailuku, Spreckelsville, Kū‘au and Waikapū.
66 Set to Graduate From Maui Job Corps Program
Maui Job Corps Center will host a graduation ceremony and recognition event for 66 individuals who completed the program. The graduation will take place this Thursday, Aug. 8, at 12:30 p.m.
Meeting in Pāʻia on Short-Term Rental Home Limits
The committee will be meeting to discuss the regulation of short-term rental homes in the Pāʻia-Haʻikū Community Plan Area
Flood Advisory for Maui Until 12:15 p.m.
A rain gauge in Lahainaluna just recorded a half inch of rain in 15 minutes, according to the NWS.
Wailuku Water Tank Levels Steady, Ongoing Vigilance Suggested
Water tanks in the Wailuku Heights, Kehalani Mauka and Waikapū areas “are holding level,” easing concerns about possible water outages, according to an update issued recently by the Maui Department of Water Supply.
Shane Victorino is Principal in Company Planning Hawaiian Hemp Production
Shane Victorino, has been identified as a principal in Legacy Ventures Hawaiʻi, a company pursuing opportunities in CBD hemp as a premium crop for the islands.
Auli‘i Cravalho to Play Ariel in Live TV Production of “The Little Mermaid”
Auliʻi Cravalho, the Hawaiʻi actress who is known for her breakout role as the voice of the Disney princess Moana, is now cast to play Ariel in the Live TV production of The Little Mermaid, ABC announced.
76-Year-Old Kahului Woman Charged with Negligent Homicide
A 76-year-old Kahului woman was charged with first degree negligent homicide in regards to a motor vehicle fatality that took place on Jan. 7, 2019.
