Maui News
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.
Early History of Island Ranching is 2018 Calendar Theme
By 1929, there were 41 primary cattle ranches in the islands, including seven on Maui and one each on Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe.
Maui High School Gym Renamed in Honor of Shine “Izumi” Matsui
Maui High School will hold a special dedication ceremony for the its gym, which will be renamed the Izumi “Shine” Matsui Athletic Complex, in honor of the late Matsui who served as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director for a span of nearly 30 years.
Gabbard, Congress Call for Medical Marijuana as Pain Alternative to Opioids
The lawmakers pushed for research on the use, uptake, and effectiveness of medical marijuana as a pain management substitute for opioids
Kamehameha Schools Issues Apology Letter Amid Sex Abuse Case
Kamehameha Schools issued an apology to victims of Dr. Browne, Chief of Psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital–the man at the center of a sex abuse scandal…
Grounded Pacific Paradise Removed from Reef, Sunk Offshore
The 79-foot Pacific Paradise vessel was successfully removed from the reef off Kaimana Beach on Oʻahu on Thursday, nearly two months after if became grounded.
