Maui News

Fire officials say a 27-year-old woman from San Francisco, California was injured in a 25-foot fall. The woman landed on rocks adjacent to a pond and was unable to walk out on her own. Two members of her family, who reside in Kīhei, Maui, (a 47-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman) were also stranded due to a swollen stream following heavy rains in the area.

The Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Resort Development Association recently donated $4,000 to the Wailuku branch of the Ka Hale A Ke Ola homeless resource center in Central Maui.

Starting in January, the three utilities that serve 95 percent of Hawaiʻi’s residents will be united under a common name: Hawaiian Electric. “Having three different names continues the three-company mindset,” Oshima said. “By having one common and inclusive name that is of Hawaiʻi, not just of one place, we signal that we are a strong and united team working for all the people of the five islands we serve.”

US Senator Hirono said the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in a US airstrike “further escalates hostilities and increases the potential for widespread violence in a part of the world already fraught with peril.”

The state Department of Transportation continues roadwork on the Hāna Highway near Wailua Valley State Park in East Maui. There’s also a lane closure on the Hāna Highway in Haʻikū near Papaʻaea Road for ongoing retaining wall work. 

The leader after round one of the 2020 Sentry Tournament of Champions is 21-year-old Joaquin Niemann, who was in a one-shot lead over Justin Thomas after day one on The Plantation Course in Kapalua.

The event raises vital funds for early childhood development programs and services that meet the diverse needs of Maui County’s children with disabilities and developmental delays.

Police have since identified the pedestrian as Lisa Salmon, 57, of Lahaina.  Authorities say she was within a marked crosswalk, headed south on Waineʻe Street and crossing Lahainaluna Road when the incident occurred.Police have since identified the pedestrian as Lisa Salmon, 57, of Lahaina.  Authorities say she was within a marked crosswalk, headed south on Waineʻe Street and crossing Lahainaluna Road when the incident occurred.

Mayor Michael Victorino offered his condolences Thursday to family members of the late Jan Dapitan, a longtime environmental community leader and former director of the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.

In Kahului on Maui, the average price today is $3.83, which is the same as last Thursday, also the same as a month ago and eight cents higher than on this date a year ago.

SixtyTwo MarcKet, owned by Chef Marc McDowell, has just opened its doors in historic Wailuku Town. The restaurant prides itself on providing farm-fresh food with a variety of cooking techniques and flavor profiles, to showcase the best of the season.

The County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation Pool Section announced the closure of Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool and Wailuku Pool today due to staff shortages. Also due to staff shortages, the Upcountry Pool and Kīhei Aquatic Center will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Jan. 2, 2020.

The take, possession, or sale of these resources will not be affected by these proposed administrative rulemaking actions.

Three Nihon Bunka recipients–Reverend Shinkai Murakami, Kirk Kurokawa and Senator Joe Tanaka–will be honored for their excellence and dedication in the perpetuation of the Japanese culture.

Hawai‘i’s version of the First Day Hike, held on New Year’s Day, is unique for a number of reasons. It’s among the best attended, with as many as 700 people making the one-mile hike to the Makapu‘u overlook at the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on O‘ahu’s east side.

The Competition potion of the 2020 Sentry Tournament of Champions tees off today at The Plantation Course in Kapalua.

The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, as well as the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. today.

Maui police responded to 145 Fireworks Violations Calls for Service; 68 Fireworks Violations Documented Cases; and 14 Fireworks Violations Citations were Issued.

At 12:06 am, 30 year old man was severely injured when an unknown type of firework reportedly exploded in his face and knocked him unconscious. Fire personnel assisted Medics in treating the victim who suffered severe trauma to the left side of his face, as well as severe burns to his head, neck, and chest. He was transported by Medics to MMMC in critical condition.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery will present The Woodworker’s Journey: Concept to Creation, from Jan. 7 to Feb. 23.