Maui News
Wanted: Woman Sought on Outstanding Arrest Warrant
The Maui Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Nicole Feliciano who has an outstanding $5,000 arrest warrant. Nicole Feliciano is described as a 42 year old female, 5’7″ tall, 150 lbs. with brown eyes and hair. She also goes by the name “Nicole Aina” and has a tattoo on her right foot. Anyone […]
Maui Police Launch New 9-1-1 Device Location Technology
The Department is now receiving fast and accurate location data from iPhones with iOS 12 using the RapidSOS NG911 Clearinghouse.
Bill Seeks Ban on Candy Flavored Tobacco
HB276 has already drawn 438 pages of testimony, but this previously submitted testimony will not be available to the committee when it reconvenes on Tuesday.
Downed Trees Force Closure of Moloka‘i Forest Reserve
Wet and windy weather caused trees to fall across the road corridor in the Moloka‘i Forest Reserve, resulting in closure of the reserve until further notice.
113 Graduate From Aloha House Residential Treatment Program
A total of 113 individuals were recognized during a graduation ceremony hosted by local nonprofit, Aloha House on Sunday, Jan. 24, at Makawao Union Church.
Bill Seeks Minimum Wage Increase Ranging from $12.50 to $15 in 2024
Under the House bill, the minimum wage for employees not receiving employer-sponsored health insurance will gradually increase until it reaches $15 in 2024…
Kalani Pe‘a to Present at 2019 GRAMMY Premiere Awards
Kalani Pe’a will be a presenter at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony. Pe’a was the 2017 GRAMMY award winner for his debut album “E Walea.”
Maui Emergency Responders Training with Hawai‘i National Guard
The Maui Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency joined the Hawaiʻi National Guard and other agencies for a full-scale training exercise Thursday near the Kahului Airport
Arrest Made, Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Spreckelsville
Maui police arrested a woman after finding a stolen silver 2007 Ford Explorer on Stable Road in Spreckelsville on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Arrested Made, Truck Theft Reported Tuesday in Wailuku
Police say 38-year-old Ronnel Tibor of Waiehu was arrested for first degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, first degree theft and first degree burglary.
Man Treated for Burns to Hands in Waihe‘e Tent Fire
A 65-year-old man was transported to the hospital for burns to his hands after a tent caught fire in Waihe’e, Maui on Wednesday night.
Police Respond to Alleged Robbery, Assault in Olowalu
Police say one of the males allegedly brandished a knife and threatened the two campers, claiming the female owed money. The incident was reported in Olowalu.
Brown Water West Maui and North Shore
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for coastal waters at West Maui and on the North Shore from Hoʻokipa Beach Park to Waiehu.
Chilly Haleakalā: Black Ice, “Snow Flurries,” No Accumulation on Ground
There were no winter weather advisories in effect, but there were reports of “snow flurries off and on with no accumulation on the ground,” said Nancy Stimson.
Rare New Video of Newborn Humpback Whale
This is the closest (estimated within 20 minutes) that the researcher has been to a live humpback whale birth in 25 years.
Mayor’s Prosecutor Appointee One Vote Short of Committee Recommendation
A Maui council committee Wednesday night voted 5-4 against recommending the Mayor’s nominee, John D. Kim as prosecuting attorney.
First Phase of Hale Mahaolu ‘Ewalu Senior Affordable Rentals Opens
About 50 people celebrated the pre-opening for the Hale Mahaolu ʻEwalu Phase I affordable senior housing campus Wednesday morning in the Kulamalu Town Center.
Maui High Wins 4th Place at Hawai‘i Science Bowl
Maui High School won 4th place at the 26th Annual Hawaiʻi Science Bowl, competing with 20 teams representing 14 different high schools statewide.
200-Room Windward Hotel Planned in Kahului, Maui
RD Olson Development is planning construction of the four-story Windward Hotel on five acres of land in Kahului, east of Costco and Courtyard by Marriott.
Wailea Resort Laundry Room Fire
Maui firefighters responded to a fire within the laundry room of the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort on Monday morning.
