Maui News
896 Homeless Individuals on Maui in 2017, 22% Decline
According to last year’s report, there were an estimated 1,145 homeless individuals on Maui. That’s an increase of 8 individuals from 1,137 in 2015.
Gabbard Recognizes Maui Medical Professionals
In recognition of National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week , Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visited Maui Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday.
ACLU of Hawai‘i Issues Texas Travel Advisory
The alert comes amid passage of a Texas law which gives police officers a green light to investigate a person’s immigration status during routine traffic stops.
Ten Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Students Awarded College Scholarships
Sixty-two high school students from across the state were awarded a total of $181,000 in scholarships from the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation
Liquor Commission Special Meeting: “Let’s Keep Maui, Maui”
The Maui Liquor Commission held a special meeting to review a requested repeal of amendments relating to alcohol sales; and a petition relating to hostess bars.
Maui Police Issue Reminder to Public About Phone Scams
The Maui Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is reminding the public to please be aware of recent telephone scams.
62% of Lāna‘i Seniors Take Early Courses at UHMC
62% of all Lāna‘i High School seniors have taken early courses at University of Hawai‘i Maui College via a combination of hybrid, live, Skybridge and internet.
Maui Recruitment Opens for Adult Corrections Officers
Applications are now avail for adult corrections officers. Four recruits from the recent graduating class were assigned to Maui Community Correctional Center.
USPS Asks Maui Residents to ‘Stamp Out Hunger,’ May 13
Maui residents are urged to place non-perishable food items next to their mailboxes for pickup on May 13, before their usual mail pickup time.
UHMC Commencement Ceremony, May 11
The UHMC commencement ceremony will take place Thursday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. on the Great Lawn at the UHMC Kahului campus.
California Man Medevaced from Nāpili Bay in Near-Drowning
An 81-year-old California man was medevaced to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in serious condition after a near-drowning incident at Nāpili Bay on Sunday.
18 Traffic Arrests During Maui Cinco De Mayo Enforcement Campaign
Maui police made a total of 18 traffic-related arrests during a Cinco de Mayo Impaired Driving Enforcement campaign. This included 13 impaired driving arrests..
Criminal Investigation Launched into Graffiti at Mauna Kea
At mid-morning on Friday, April 28, graffiti was found painted on rocks within the Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, May 8-12
The state Department of Transportation will conduct roadwork in Kahului and Haʻikū on Maui this week, resulting in alternating lane closures between May 8-12.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: May 7, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the Week of May 7, 2017
Lawsuit Challenges Changes to Maui Liquor Laws
The Committee for Responsible Liquor Control and a Maui resident filed a lawsuit asking the court to invalidate recent actions of the Liquor Control Commission.
Staff Shortage Disrupts Refuse Pickup in Lahaina
A staff shortage resulted in missed trash pickup along residential refuse routes in Lahaina today.
County’s Used Motor Oil Program Opens Ahead of Schedule
The County Council granted the EP&S supplemental budget request of $126,875 to fund the program for the remainder of this fiscal year to continue the program
Maui Crime, April 23–29: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 23 burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 38 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from April 23-29, 2017.
UPDATE: SRT Unit Responds to Kīhei Jack In the Box
Police arrived to find a backpack with wires and an antennae sticking out of it, tied to a railing. Police detained a 50-year-old man during the investigation.
