Maui News
Pukalani Superette Donates Thousands to Elementary Schools
Six upcountry elementary schools received a total of $9,000 in donations from Pukalani Superette.
State Decries “False Narratives” at Maunakea; Protectors Maintain Practice of “Kapu Aloha”
Governor David Ige called a news conference at the State Capitol on Friday to discuss the ongoing conflict at Maunakea and to dispel what state officials are calling “false narratives.” Meantime, leaders of the movement maintain that their efforts are “rooted in Kapu Aloha,” “peace,” and “non-violence.”
Area Homeless Concerns Escalate as Main Ho‘ohana Street Tenant Relocates
Concerns surrounding the homeless presence off of East Kamehameha Avenue and Hoʻohana Street in Kahului are top-of-mind following Wednesday night’s fatal traffic accident and Thursday morning’s shooting involving a homeless altercation at the site.
Waiehu Golf Course to Unveil Newly Renovated Greens
The Department will be unveiling the completed 18-hole greens renovation project, fit with SeaStar Seashore Paspalum – a salt tolerant grass – that is perfect for our beautiful oceanside municipal golf course.
Khiara Henry Timeline and Interview with her Family
To help with the search Maui Now worked together with Khiara’s family and the Maui Police Department to put together a timeline of events for the case.
Hawai‘i Participates in National Child Passenger Safety Week
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), together with all four county police departments and child passenger safety advocates, will participate in National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 15 to 21, 2019.
Lahaina Bypass Inspection Planned Through Sept. 20
Crews from the state Department of Transportation will be doing an inspection of the Lahaina Bypass that will result in increased activity at the bypass intersection with Kai Hele Kū Street.
Traffic Accident in Māʻalaea
Maui police are on the scene of a traffic accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway near the North Kīhei Road intersection in Māʻalaea.
Victim of Fatal Kahului Motor Vehicle Crash Identified
Maui police have identified the victim in Wednesday night’s fatal motor vehicle collision in Kahului as 41-year-old Jeremy Tackett.
UPDATE: Missing Maui Woman Located
Police say Kahalawai was reported missing by family members, who say she was last in contact with them at around 6:40 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.
Police ID, Charge Suspect in Kahului Shooting
Manuel Nunes Jr. allegedly used a twelve gauge shotgun loaded with bird shot to shoot Douglas Balinbin in the upper back of his head, police said.
Maunakea: Concern Over Protection of Resources Goes Both Ways
The video spells out the counter argument: “If DLNR and DHHL truly care about mālama ʻāina, maybe they would stop the TMT project that would: excavate 64,000 cubic yards of earth and destroy six acres of pristine alpine desert habitat. That’s a lot more damage than cleaned shoes traveling along trails.”
Firefighting Training at Kahului Airport
There will be firefighting exercises at Kahului Airport today, Sept. 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Volcano Scientists Gather for “Volatile” Meeting
This week, a group of volcanic gas scientists from across the US will gather for a workshop to improve and facilitate collaboration within the volcanic gas community during times of eruption or “volcanic unrest.”
Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center to Close for 12 Months Starting Oct. 1
The Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani will be closed to the public from Oct. 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020, for the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center Improvements project.
UPDATE: Kahului Shooting Involved Homeless Altercation
Maui police are conducting an investigation into a shooting reported early this morning in Kahului near the back of the old Safeway store.
Fatal Traffic Accident in Ross Parking Lot in Kahului
Maui police have confirmed a fatal traffic accident occurred in the parking lot outside of Ross and the old Kahului Safeway store this evening.
Hawaiʻi Residents Cautioned on Dangers of E-Cigarettes
In light of Hawaiʻiʻs first suspected case of severe respiratory illness linked to e-cigarette use, Hawaiʻi residents are being warned against the dangers of the device.
Brush Fire Reported Off Veterans Highway
Fire crews are responding to multiple reports of a brush fire reported off Maui Veterans Highway between the Central Maui Baseyard and the sugar mill.
Hawaiʻi Event Focuses on Preparedness for Catastrophic Incidents
Government officials from all levels convened on Tuesday to discuss how Hawaiʻi can better prepare for and recover from catastrophic incidents that impact the stateʻs ability to provide goods and services.
