Maui News
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.”
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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.
Plane That Ran off Runway in Kapalua Had Trouble Slowing Down, Report Finds
A mokulele airplane that swerved off a runway at Kapalua Airport last month had trouble decelerating, according to a preliminary report that the National Transportation Safety Board issued on Wednesday.
International Coastal Cleanup Day is Next Week!
In honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day, the Pacific Whale Foundation will be hosting several beach cleanups throughout the island on Sept. 21.
Maui Reflects on 18th Anniversary of 9/11
There were two 9/11 ceremonies, one at the Kahului Fire Station on Dairy Road and the other held at the main security checkpoint at Kahului Airport.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Joins Fight Against Health Care Discrimination Rule
Last Friday, Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 26 public jurisdiction and health care providers requesting the US District Court for the Southern District of New York to block the Trump administrationʻs “Refusal-of-Care” rule.
Changes Affecting Subdivision Improvements to Surface in Committee
The Maui County Council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee will discuss changes to ordinances affecting subdivision improvements at its Sept. 16 meeting.
First Report of Possible Vaping-Associated Severe Respiratory Illness in Hawai‘i
The first report of a possible case of vaping-associated severe respiratory illness in a Hawai‘i Island resident under the age of 18 years has surfaced.
Unstable Power at Terminal 1 and 2 at Daniel K Inouye International Airport
There is no reported impact to takeoffs and landings, but TSA operations at those terminals may be affected.
Predicted Coral Bleaching Already Appearing off Molokini and South Maui
A team from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources conducted a rapid assessment of coral health at Molokini and along Maui’s south shore from Mākena to Māʻalaea.
Roots School in Haʻikū to Host Open House
The Roots School in Ha’ikū will be hosting an open house on Sept. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Hāna Highway Landslide Repair Closure in Kīpahulu
The Maui County Public Works Department announced it will be closing down a portion of Hāna Highway next week in order to repair landslide damage to the road in Kīpahulu.
