Maui News
Explosive Collapse at Kīlauea Releases Energy Equivalent to 5.5 Quake
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that an explosive collapse event at Kīlauea summit occurred at 6:41 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
Missing Kayaker Found Exhausted, But Safe
A missing kayaker was found exhausted, but safe near LaPerouse Bay in South Maui on Monday evening.
Four More Wanted in Connection with Officer Involved Shooting
Sought at this time are 31-year-old Joey Ikaka Camacho (no known address), 47-year-old Shaun Candaroma of Hilo, 26-year-old Pomaikai Martin of Kings Landing and 27-year-old Latoya Poepoe-Spalding also of Kings Landing.
$4 M in Grants Released by Maui Economic Development Office
During the second half of fiscal year 2018, the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) issued more than $4 million dollars in grant monies to various local organizations. Grantees were selected based on their economic impact within Maui County through business and/or jobs created or sustained. Improvements to Maui County in the areas of environment, agriculture, business, sports, […]
Funeral Services for Fallen Officer Set for Aug. 4
Funeral Services for fallen officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa will be held at the Hilo Civic Auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
Castle Foundation Named Community Partner of the Year
The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation was honored as GEAR UP’s Community Partner of the Year at the seventh annual GEAR UP Leadership Awards in Washington, D.C.
Temporary Restroom Closure at Haleakalā HQ Visitor Center
A three day closure of the Headquarters Visitor Center restrooms at Haleakalā National Park is expected beginning on Wednesday, July 25.
Three Alleged Accomplices Charged in Officer Involved Shooting
Jorge Pagan-Torres,35, and Malia Lajala, 30, both of Hilo, and Krystle Ferreira, 29 of Kamuela, were arrested at the scene for Hindering Prosecution.
Harvey Damo Charged in Officer Involved Shooting
Harvey Damo was arrested and charged for two counts each of first degree terroristic threatening, resisting an order to stop, and reckless endangering, and…
Hālau From Maui Win Big at 2018 Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition
Maui’s Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi walked off with 1st place finishes for their Kaikamahine ‘Auana and Keiki Kāne Kahiko performances, as well as taking the Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva Overall Perpetual Trophy for their Keiki Kane.
80-Year-Old Woman Accused in Kahului Stabbing Arrested for Assault
Responding officers found 55-year-old Lauralee Basbas fronting the facility with a puncture wound to the right side of her abdomen. Authorities say she was able to identify the female offender as 80-year-old Natividad Domingo.
Women In Technology Launches Innovative STEM Program in Maui Schools
Women in Technology’s STEMworks™ program is pleased to announce that 48 educators from across the state will be teaching new innovative computer science (CS) curricula in their respective middle and high schools this coming school year.
Coral Spawning Wows Guests at Maui Ocean Center
Guests at Maui Ocean Center’s recently witnessed a coral spawning event, one of nature’s rarely seen phenomenon. Guests were attendees at the aquarium’s Incredible Corals: Night at the Reef event.
Coast Guard Looking For Owner of Unicorn Float Found Adrift Off Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the publics help to identify the owner of a white unicorn float found off of Olowalu Beach, Maui, Saturday.
Murder Suspect Waiki Dead; Officer Wounded by Gunfire
Members of the Department’s Special Response Team, were conducting checks within the vehicle when the suspect, Justin Waiki opened fire wounding an officer. Police say officers present returned fire resulting in the death of Waiki.
Gunfire Exchanged During Ha‘ikū Home Robbery
Police say the three adult victims in this case all report that three males entered their residence when one of the men “brandished a shiny handgun.”
Resident Rescued From Honokowai Apartment Fire
At approximately 2:10 a.m. this morning, Maui firefighters responded to reports of a fire within a unit at the Sunset Terrace Apartments.
UPDATE: Double Fatality on Pi‘ilani Highway
The Piʻilani Highway is now OPEN. It was closed for more than three hours as police conducted an investigation into a traffic accident reported at 1:30 p.m.
Hirono Introduces Bill to Prioritize Native Plants
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) introduced the Botanical Sciences and Native Plant Materials Research, Restoration, and Promotion Act.
Lana‘i Residents Receive Board Training from MEDB
Ten Lana‘i residents, representing a diverse group of non-profits and civic organizations, attended a nonprofit board of directors training workshop led by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)’s Director of Business Development Projects, Frank De Rego Jr.
