Maui News
Maunakea Day 12: Mayor Kim Clarifies Role, OHA Board Resolution
Mayor Kim said on Thursday that he has no authority to intervene or make any kind of deal regarding TMT; his role is to work with all sides to find a better way forward for everyone concerned.
Shipt Partners With Times Supermarkets on Three Islands
Shipt is partnering with Times Supermarkets to bring same-day delivery to three Hawaiian Islands, including the Kīhei and Lahaina areas of Maui.
Fatal Fall at “Chutes and Ladders” Area
A 37-year-old Kentucky woman died during a visit to the popular “Chutes and Ladders” area north of Honokōhau Thursday morning.
Maui Double Fatality Prompts Drunk Driving Awareness Rally
A drunk driving awareness rally is planned on Friday following a tragic weekend accident that claimed the life of a Maui mother and her teenage son.
Mill Street Pavement Preservation in Wailuku, Aug. 1
A roadway improvement project will result in the closure of a single lane of traffic on Mill Street in Wailuku from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019.
Offshore Sand Sought to Mitigate Erosion at Kahana Bay
A 157-page Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice has been filed to address erosion mitigation at Kahana Beach in west Maui.
Missing: 58 Year Old Wailuku Man Last Seen Monday
James Tendo, 58, of Wailuku is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was reported missing on July 24, but was last seen on July 22, at 1 p.m. leaving his Wailuku home.
Hoʻokele Safeway Grand Opening
The new Hoʻokele Safeway opened its doors to customers, employees and distinguished guests this morning.
“The Rock” Visits Maunakea; HDOT Statement; Observatory Repairs
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is the latest high profile individual to visit Puʻuhonua o Puʻu Huluhulu.
DAY 10: Maunakea Arrests Revised Upward, Talks Seek “Best Way Forward”
The list of arrests at Maunakea was revised to 38 from an original report of 33-34. Gov. Ige said he is committed to finding a way forward in a peaceful manner.
Last Makawao Third Friday Town Party Next Month
After eight years and a total of 96 parties, organizers say they don’t have the energy or support to keep the Makawao Third Friday town party going any longer.
Gabbard Introduces Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition
Representative Tulsi Gabbard joined House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler of New York in introducing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement or “MORE” Act.
Mayor Dismayed Over Rising Toll of Traffic Deaths
Mayor Michael Victorino expressed dismay after a second victim succumbed to injuries suffered in a three-car crash Sunday night in Kīhei.
Governor Ige Visits Maunakea
DEVELOPING STORY: Governor David Ige arrives at Maunakea shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Day 9 of an ongoing demonstration.
Teen to Police: Embers From Marijuana Pipe Ignited Maui Fire
During the officers’ investigation, the male stated that he was smoking marijuana in the brush when embers from his pipe ignited a fire. The fire spread quickly and he wasn’t able to put it out.
Mahi Pono’s Ag Park Applications Open for Community Farming
Mahi Pono, LLC, today announced that applications are now available for Hawaiʻi residents and small local businesses interested in applying for a two-, five- or 10-acre parcels at its agriculture park.
Maui Crime July 14-20, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 6 burglaries, 19 vehicle thefts and 22 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from July 14 to 20, 2019.
Governor Ige Asks Mayor Kim to Take Lead at Maunakea
Governor David Ige today issued a statement asking Hawaiʻi County Mayor Harry Kim to take the lead in coordinated efforts by the state and county to “peacefully attempt to reach common ground with the protectors of Maunakea and the broader community.”
Pilot Project for Pedestrian Safety Launched on Maui
The project will install “State Law Stop for Pedestrians within Crosswalk” signs at existing crosswalks on Kanaloa Avenue, fronting the War Memorial Complex, and on South Kīhei Road, at the crosswalk north of Uwapo Road, near the Kīhei Canoe Club.
Crime Stoppers Seeks Help with ID of Kahului Burglary Suspect
Maui Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help identify a male suspect that allegedly entered two homes on West Lānaʻi Street in Kahului on July 22.
