Maui News
Maui Fire Chief to Retire on June 30, 2018
Maui Fire Chief Jeffrey A. Murray retires on June 30th, 2018, after 10 years at the helm of the department.
Study: Maui Tops List of 2018’s Best Beach Towns to Live in
Lahaina in West Maui was ranked #1; and Kīhei in South Maui was ranked #8 on the list compiled by the personal-finance website WalletHub.
Ocean Robots Collect Data From Kīlauea Flow
Liquid Robotics has deployed two Wave Gliders, autonomous ocean robots, to capture live ocean data close to where lava is flowing into the ocean from Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea Volcano.
US Supreme Court Rules on Union Fees in Janus v. AFSCME
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Doug Chin called the ruling “utterly-misguided and disturbing.” US Senator Brian Schatz said the ruling could mean smaller payckecks and fewer benefits for teachers, fire fighters, police officers and others. Those in support of the ruling say it forces unions to be more accountable.
Maui 4th of July Fireworks Display Planned Offshore in Lahaina
Public Aerial 4th of July Firework Displays: The first will occur on the Fourth of July at around 8 p.m. from an offshore barge along Front Street in Lahaina. A separate display is planned for Saturday, July 7, 2018, at around 9 p.m., as part of the 26th annual Lānaʻi Pineapple Festival.
Arson Investigation Underway into Kula Home and Vehicle Fire
Maui police have launched an arson investigation into fires that destroyed a home and burned a derelict vehicle in Kula. Maui police said, “any connection between the arson investigation and murder would be speculation,” but have called the fires “suspicious.”
Moloka‘i Fire at Manawainui Gulch Likely Sparked by Severed Power Line
A brush fire reported near Molokaʻi’s Manawainui Bridge on Tuesday appears to have been sparked by a high voltage power line. Maui fire officials say the line had been severed and fell to the ground.
Pukalani Brush Fire Comes Within 20 Feet of Homes
Upon arrival, crews reported about a half acre of brush actively burning on the north slope of the gulch adjacent to ʻĀina Lani Drive. Authorities say the fire was within 20 feet of area homes.
Haleakalā National Park Rangers Recover Poached Silverswords
On Monday June 25, 2018, Haleakalā National Park Law Enforcement Rangers and Maui Police Department recovered rare Haleakalā silversword plants or “ahinahina” that had been removed by a visitor from Haleakalā’s summit.
Governor Ige Announces Disaster Unemployment Insurance for Hawaiʻi County
The U.S. Department of Labor has given the State of Hawai‘i permission to offer Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in Hawai‘i County as part of the joint state-federal response to the ongoing seismic activity and volcanic eruption on Hawai‘i Island.
Loose Sheet of Roofing Downs Lines, Knocks Out Power to All of Moloka‘i
Around 10:05 a.m. today (Tuesday, June 26, 2018), an island wide outage was reported, affecting approximately 3,229 customers on Moloka‘i.
Rep. Kaniela Ing Apologizes for Campaign Violations, Vows to Move Forward
“I made unintentional mistakes that hurt me, but I did so while fighting those who profit from intentional mistakes on the backs of working people. All I can do is apologize, correct my problem, face the consequences, make changes so they never happen again, and move forward,” said Rep. Ing.
Maui County Hotels Report Highest RevPAR for May
Maui County hotels reported the highest revenue per available room (RevPAR) for May at $259 (+9.9%), which was bolstered by a strong increase in average daily rate (ADR) to $341 (+9.5%) to offset flat occupancy of 75.9 percent (+0.3 percentage points).
Traffic Advisory: Crews Replacing Fire Hydrant on Front Street Today
Traffic is affected at the Papalaua Street intersection and the northwest turn lane is closed. The project started at 8:30 a.m. and should be completed by 2:30 p.m.
One-Stop Recruitment July 27 for Lifeguard Hopefuls
The County of Maui will be holding a one-stop recruitment day on July 27 for pool guard trainees, which can be the first step to a career as a lifeguard.
Four Visitors Cited for Loitering in Volcano Disaster Area
Four more people have been cited by officers from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement for being in the closed East Rift Zone Eruption area.
Supreme Court Upholds President’s Travel Ban
The United States Supreme Court today ruled 5 to 4 to uphold a third version of President Donald Trump’s travel ban in Trump v. Hawai‘i.
“Totally Numb, Even More in Shock” – Lava Victims Survey Their Property
Puna, where she first heard the words I love you, where little Luola’s baby luau was, where her piko floated out to sea. “Are we confirming that everything is basically gone except that small patch?” “Yeah. 90% gone.”
Vehicle Strikes Traffic Light in Kula Two-Car Crash
Emergency crews responded to a two car crash at the Kula Highway/Aapueo Parkway intersection in the Kulamalu area of Upcountry, Maui on Monday night. The accident was reported at around 8:45 p.m.
Kuihelani Highway Accident
Emergency crews are responding to a motor vehicle accident on the Kuihelani Highway on Maui. As of 7:37 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018. Several cars were reportedly involved. In the video clip above, one vehicle can be seen against a tree where it apparently came to rest. Motorists can expect delays in the area.
