Maui News
Governor Appoints Chris Todd to Fill Late Rep. Clift Tsuji’s Seat
Chris Todd will fill the seat left vacant by the late Rep. Clift Tsuji, who died on Nov. 15, 2016.
New KS Maui Summer School Applications Now Available
Kamehameha Schools Maui’s new summer school program will run from June 14 to July 12, in two sessions, for middle school students going into grades 6-8.
Kahului Man Arrested in Attempted Murder Investigation
Henriksen was charged with the offense of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and his bail was set at $50,000.
Sales Begin at Maui’s New Pulehunui Industrial Park
The 86-acre, 28-lot industrial park is Maui’s first and only subdivision to offer M3 industrial zoning.
Mayor to Discuss Lease at Old Maui High School
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa will discuss the lease at the Old Maui High School at Hamakuapoko during the next edition of his TV show.
White Holds on to Maui Council Chairmanship
The Maui Council announced the selection late last night of Mike White as Council Chair in a 5 to 4 majority vote. Those voting against resolution were Guzman, Atay, Cochran and King.
Capobianco Trial: Murder was “Heinous”
The jury in the state vs Capobianco trial has answered “Yes” to the question of whether the murder of Carly “Charli” Scott was “especially heinous, atrocious and cruel.”
Maui Police Investigate Kahului Stabbing
One man was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for wounds sustained in a stabbing incident early Sunday morning in Kahului.
Man Injured by Aerial Fireworks During Maui New Years Celebration
Firefighters responded to a medical-assist incident which an adult male suffered injuries to his face. Fire officials say injuries were caused by the unexpected ignition of aerial fireworks that did not immediately ignite.
Maui Fire Department Involvement in Search for Missing Aircraft
The Maui Fire Department suspended its search for a missing Cessna 172 at sundown on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 near ʻĪlio Point, Molokaʻi.
Brushfire Burns Two Acres in Pūlehu/Ōmaʻopio Area
Maui firefighters were called to reports of a brushfire in the Pūlehu/Ōmaʻopio area at approximately 3:47 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Jan. 1, 2017
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Jan. 1, 2017
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Maui Flood Warning Expires, Flood Watch Continues
At 1003 AM HST, radar continued to show persistent moderate to briefly heavy showers with rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour moving onto windward slopes of Maui.
UPDATE: Crews Respond to Report of Downed Aircraft off Molokai
The Coast Guard is responding to a report of a possible downed aircraft with three people aboard approximately four miles east of Ilio Point, Molokai, Friday.
Red Cross Shelter Opens Due to Landslides, Flooding
Civil Defense will be opening up shelter at the Wailuku Community Center at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016.
Treacherous Conditions: Hāna Hwy Landslides
In Honomanū at MP13, there is a large landslide and a tree is blocking the Hāna bound lane. Also at MP16 there is a smaller rock slide blocking the Hāna bound lane.
Whale Carcass Prompts Closure at ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu, Maui
Shoreline access at ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve on Maui has been closed due to a whale carcass on shore. This is the fifth dead Humpback report since November 11th.
Monthly Test of Siren Warning System, Jan. 3
The monthly test of the outdoor siren warning system and coordinated live audio broadcast of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Jan. 3 at 11:45 a.m.
Capobianco Trial: Jury to be Asked if Murder was “Heinous”
A day after finding Steven Capobianco guilty of 2nd degree murder and 2nd degree arson, the jury has yet to hear arguments on an enhanced sentencing allegation.
