Maui News
Man Who Circumvented Blockades Goes Missing in Lava Evacuation Zone
It was reported that Mark Lawrence Kramer’s last contact was during a phone call in which he related he was lost on a hardened lava flow. The communication ended when his phone battery died.
Alleged Squatter Arrested at Unfinished Home in Lava Zone Restricted Area
Police arrived and located a 36-year-old female, Jami Leonard, (listing no permanent address), within the structure which was located within a County designated zone declared for “residents only.”
Hawaiian Airlines Increases Sapporo-Honolulu Winter Frequency
Company executives say the added frequency comes in response to high demand from Hokkaido travelers seeking a warm and relaxing Hawaiian vacation during the winter holiday.
7 Maui Restaurants Make OpenTable’s 100 Best Al Fresco Dining List
Maui restaurants included on the list are: The Mill House in Waikapū, Mama’s Fish House in Pāʻia, Leilani’s on the Beach in Kāʻanapali; Kimo’s Restaurant Maui, the Hula Grill Kāʻanapali, Fleetwoods on Front Street and Duke’s Beach House Maui in Lahaina.
Rat Sniffing Dogs Deployed on Lehua Island
Two border terriers, Henry and Reese, are being deployed to Lehua Island off the coast of Kaua‘i to further eradicate invasive Pacific rats, which eat the chicks of nesting seabirds and devour the native plants that help support a large variety of bird life.
Maui Bus to Launch Waihe‘e Villager, Change Kula Villager Routes on July 1
Starting Sunday, July 1, the Maui Bus will begin a new Waiheʻe Villager route #8 and will change service on Kula Villager route #39, according to the County Department of Transportation.
Wailea, Maui is a Top Emerging Summer Travel Destination
The data revealed that bookings for Wailea on Maui are on the rise, growing 56% in a year. Wailea was ranked number 10 on a list that shows rising popularity of destinations throughout the US.
State Issues Decision on East Maui Interim Instream Flow Standards
The Hawai’i Commission on Water Resource Management today issued a decision on East Maui interim instream flow standards.
Recent Hawaiian Monk Seal Deaths Linked to Toxoplasmosis
Health Director Dr. Bruce Anderson said that since cats are the only animal that transmit the toxoplasmosis, it “only makes sense” that reducing the number of feral cats will reduce the risk of infection and serious illness or death in other animals.
Maui Smoke Free Cars Law Takes Effect July 1
On July 1st, a new law goes into effect in Maui County that makes it illegal to smoke or vape in vehicles with children under the age of 18 present. The fine for a first time violator is $200.
Nearly $2 Million in Federal Funds Awarded for Desalination Project in Hawai‘i
The desalination project will be located at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority’s 870-acre Hawai‘i Ocean Science and Technology Park in Kailua-Kona on Hawai‘i Island.
Hawai‘i DOH Launches Senior Fall Prevention Campaign
To better prevent fall-related injuries and fatalities in kupuna, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has launched its annual Senior Fall Prevention Awareness campaign.
Top Maui Headlines: June 19, 2018
A fatal hit-and-run crash in Kahului leads to an arrest, Hawai‘i Island’s mayor is hospitalized for the second time in two days, and a benefit concert for a popular local musician brings surprises. Get details on these stories and more in our headline recap video with Maui Now’s Kanoa Leahey.
Old Lahaina Prison Wall Damaged in Hit-and-Run Accident
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is seeking the public’s help in finding information about a hit-and-run accident that resulted in damage to the exterior wall of the Old Lahaina Prison.
Schatz Leads Amicus Brief To Stop Inclusion of “Untested Citizenship Question” In Census
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) led a bicameral group of over 120 current and former members of Congress on an amicus brief to stop the Trump Administration from including an untested citizenship question in the 2020 census.
Former Kīhei Model in Running for Maxim Magazine Cover Girl Competition
Former Maui resident, Stephanie Mitchell is a finalist in the 2018 Maxim Cover Girl competition for Canada. She’s in the running for an opportunity to represent BC, Canada in a two-page spread, which also features a $10,000 CAD (Canadian Dollar) grand prize.
Free Unlimited Wi Fi Now Available at HNL
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division announced the availability of free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), including new coverage throughout Terminals 1 and 2.
Alaska Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Between Sacramento and Kona
The new service, which is scheduled to begin Dec. 20, 2018, will be the only nonstop flight offered between Sacramento and Kona with a flight frequency of three times a week. Alaska currently offers nonstop service from Sacramento to Maui.
FACE Maui to Host Affordable Housing Mayoral Forum
Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) Maui will host an Affordable Housing Mayoral Forum on June 28, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Isle Fellowship Church located at 1033 Waiale Road in Wailuku.
Kahului Man Killed in Hit-And-Run Moped Accident, Arrest Made
A Kahului man suffered fatal injuries in a hit-and-run moped crash on Puʻunēnē Avenue near the intersection of Airport Access Road in Kahului early Saturday morning.
