Maui News
Day 13: ‘Let’s Keep This Search Going’
Team leader Chris Berquist described for Maui Now the Makawao Forest Reserve search for Amanda Eller on May 20 and outlined search plans for the coming days.
Day 12: Search for Amanda Eller Expands Into Rougher Terrain
As the areas close to base camp fill in, searchers are moving further out. The rougher terrain compounds into a more demanding search.
Deadly Honoapi‘ilani Accident Claims Life of Lahaina Man
The collision occurred as a white 2017 Mercedes-Benz cargo van, operated by a 20-year old male from Kahului, was traveling north bound on Honoapiilani Highway when it crossed left of center and collided head-on into a silver 1987 Nissan pickup truck traveling south on Honoapiilani Highway.
Kama‘ole I Beach Park ADA Access Ramp Closed
The ADA access ramp at Kamaʻole I Beach Park will be temporarily closed from June 3 to 7, 2019, for repairs and maintenance.
Keawakapu II Beach Park Closed May 29 to 30
Keawakapu II Beach Park in South Maui will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, May 29 and 30, 2019 due to repairs.
Scuba Diver in Distress Brought to Safety at Māla Wharf
A scuba diver is safe after becoming separated from her dive group in West Maui waters on Saturday afternoon.
Boyfriend of Missing Maui Woman Asks for Prayers
In a brief interview in the Makawao Forest Reserve this evening, Benjamin Konkol, the boyfriend of missing Maui woman Amanda Eller took a few moments to talk…
One-Stop Recruitment, April 12 for Lifeguard Hopefuls
The pool guard trainee is an entry-level position in the pool guard program.
Coach Sakamoto Pool Closed, June 1 to Nov. 30
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool will be closed to the public from June 1 through Nov. 30, 2019, for restroom renovations and improvement projects.
Day 11: Volunteers Continue to Fill in GPS Search Map
Over 100 searchers, about 25 support staff, a dozen drivers, several drones, rappellers, divers, and one search-and-rescue canine team participated in Saturday’s search for Amanda Eller.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of May 19, 2019
Maui obituary notices for the week of May 19, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
FCC Expands Broadband to Ha‘ikū, Hāna, Olowalu
Today the FCC announced that Hawaiian Telcom will receive $18.1 million over 10 years to expand high-speed broadband access to the most rural areas of Hawai‘i.
Open House to Review Two Concepts for Baldwin Beach Park Master Plan
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites the public to review and comment on two concept options for the Baldwin Beach Park Master Plan.
10 Days Missing: More Scent Dogs Used in Search for Amanda Eller
Additional scent dogs along with divers, drones and rappellers, have been utilized in the search for Amanda Eller.
Interruption in Water Service in Spreckelsville and Pā‘ia
Residents and businesses from Spreckelsville to Pāʻia will be without water starting Monday evening, May 20, 2019.
Schatz Introduces Bill to Fight Child Pornography
Sen. Schatz reintroduced a bill that would help the Pentagon prohibit the use of the Defense Department’s network to “possess, procure, and produce” child pornography.
“Blossoms for the Brave” Honors Veterans, May 24
The County of Maui’s annual “Blossoms for the Brave” event will honor Maui’s veterans at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku on Friday, May 24.
Former Maui Tax Preparer Pleaded Guilty To Tax Violations
A former tax preparer on Maui pleaded guilty on Thursday to 14 counts of aiding and abetting the preparation of false and fraudulent 2014 Hawaiʻi tax returns.
Search for Amanda Eller Highlights: Official Timeline, Media Q&A
Maui Police are asking ANYONE who was at the Makawao Forest Reserve on May 8, to call police. Eller’s boyfriend has been cleared as a person of interest at this
Drones & Dogs Used in the Search for Amanda Eller
Team leader in search for Amanda Eller: “As long as we can keep getting volunteers to come out, we’re going to keep using them and keep extending the search.
