Maui News
Hawai’i Mayors Pledge: 100% Renewable Ground Transportation by 2045
Mayor Arakawa: “It is vitally important that we chart a new course that steers us away from fossil fuel use and carbon emissions in our ground transportation.”
Hawai‘i Vehicle Fatalities Surpass 100 in 2017
DOT officials: “Working together, we can reduce Hawaiʻi’s annual traffic fatalities from 101, to 80 or fewer by 2018, toward the ultimate goal of zero deaths.”
Hanabusa Joins Call for Investigation into Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against President
US Rep. Hanabusa of Hawaiʻi joined 58 of her colleagues in calling on a House Committee to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump.
Warning Conditions to Bring 30-40 Foot Surf to Maui’s North Shore
A high surf warning is in effect for the north and west facing shores of Molokaʻi and north facing shores of Maui until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.
HHSC Files Complaint Amid Unresolved Lease Negotiations with Pacific Cancer Institute on Maui
Hawaiʻi Health System Corporation filed a legal complaint on Tuesday in an ongoing effort to get a lease negotiated with the Pacific Cancer Institute on Maui.
Sand Mining Moratorium Resolution to Resurface in Council
A resolution recommending a moratorium on sand mining in Central Maui surfaces again for first reading at the council’s next meeting on Dec. 15 after the item was deferred earlier this month.
Attempted Robbery at Kahului Gas Station
Police say the suspect allegedly held a “dangerous instrument” and demanded cash from an employee at the Hele Gas Station. Police arrested Roy Gouveia…
Sen. Hirono Calls for President Trump’s Resignation
Sen. Hirono Calls for President Trump’s Resignation: In her Tweet, Hirono called the president a “misogynist, compulsive liar and admitted sexual predator.”
Deadly Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Kahului Man
A Kahului man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident in Haʻikū on Monday. Maui police have since identified the victim as 64-year-old Dean Line Sr.
Contract Work to Interrupt Water Service in Pā‘ia and Waiehu
Work on water systems this week will affect water service in Pāʻia and Waiehu, according to announcements from project contractors.
Lāna‘i Landfill Partial Closures: Dec. 15-16, 2017
Due to insufficient manpower, the Lānaʻi Landfill will close at 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, 2017.
$14K in Back Wages, Penalties Recovered for Maui Surf Instructors
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations recovered $14,360 in back wages and penalties on a wage complaint made by two surf instructors hired on Maui.
Portion of Pūlehu Road to Close Dec. 13-15
The partial closure of Pūlehu Road is part of the County’s pavement preservation program. Work hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Need for Lifeguard Tower at Pu‘u Keka‘a Explored
A proposal to move a lifeguard tower from Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park about a mile north to Puʻu Kekaʻa (“Black Rock”) in Kāʻanapali, is up for discussion.
UPDATE: 2 Dead in Moloka‘i Cessna Plane Crash
UPDATE: Deadly Moloka‘i Cessna Plane Crash Claims 2 Lives. The aircraft was the subject of a search earlier on Sunday.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 10, 2017
May they rest in peace. Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 10, 2017
January is Volcano Awareness Month on Hawaiʻi
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists will offer a series of programs in January to help keep residents and visitors informed about Hawaiian volcanoes.
Top Maui Headlines with Kiaora Bohlool
Get a quick look at the stories making headlines around Maui this week in our wrap-up newscast hosted by Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool.
Olowalu Stabbing Update: Hāna Man Arrested
Officers arrested Shaun Nishida, 36, of Hāna, Maui. Police say Nishida was wanted for allegedly stabbing another male the previous day in Lahaina.
Indoor Marijuana Grow Operation Uncovered in Lahaina, Maui
Maui officers recovered 200 marijuana plants. Officers also seized 15.66 grams of marijuana concentrate, cocaine, MDMA or ecstasy, xanax pills and US currency.
