Maui News
50 Nēnē Killed on Kauaʻi Roads in Last Two Years
In the final weeks of 2016, eight nēnē or Hawaiian geese have been killed by vehicles along a two mile stretch of the Kaumuali‘i Highway in Kekaha.
Red Cross Volunteers to Canvas Nāpili, Kīhei Neighborhoods
Volunteers with the Red Cross Maui chapter will canvas the Nāpili area today and the Kīhei area tomorrow to promote the organization’s Home Fire Campaign…
Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone Eruption Marks 34 Years
As the New Year begins, there is no indication that Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone eruption will change significantly or stop. Will it outlast another generation?
Annual Registration of Mopeds Required in New Year
Effective Jan. 1, 2017, Act 200 of Hawaiʻi Law will require significant changes to moped registration throughout the state.
Four Paddle Boarders Rescued off Honokōwai, Maui
Firefighters out of Nāpili and a Jetski out of DT Fleming Beach responded to a report of four stand-up paddlers in distress offshore of Pōhaku “S-turns” Beach..
Pickup Truck Found in Burn Area of Pāʻia Fire
Firefighters from Station 2 in Pāʻia responded to a report of a brush fire in fallow sugarcane fields east of Holomua Road at approximately 12 p.m. on Wednesday
Capobianco Verdict: Guilty as Charged
Jurors have reached a unanimous verdict on both charges: finding Steven Capobianco guilty as charged for murder in the second degree of Carly “Charli” Scott…
Endangered ʻAlalā Brought Back into Protective Aviary After 3 Deaths
Although the birds had been observed doing well and eating from feeders placed in the area, three ‘Alalā, or Hawaiian crow, were found dead over the last week.
Obama Appointee, Kanazawa, Stepping Down from USDA Post
White House appointee under President Obama’s Administration, Chris Kanazawa, announced his departure from his position as State Director for US Department of Agriculture Rural Development at the end of 2016.
Obama’s Visit to Pearl Harbor “Testament to Reconciliation” with Japan
President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made joint remarks on Tuesday during a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
Senate President Kouchi to Keynote Council Inauguration Jan. 2
Senate President Ronald Kouchi will deliver the keynote address at the Maui County Council inauguration on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber.
Hōkūleʻa Crew Celebrates the Holidays in Caribbean Waters
Crewmembers aboard the historic vessel Hōkūleʻa celebrated Christmas Day at sea while in transit to Panama where they will clear customs before crossing…
Capobianco Trial: Jury Deliberations Resume Today
Jury deliberations resume at 10 a.m. today in the trial of a man accused of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend.
Flags Lowered in Honor of Former State Rep. Mark Moses
Moses served in the State House where he represented the communities of Makakilo and Kapolei for ten years from 1996 to 2006.
Christmas Tree, Electronics Recycling Offered on Maui
Community centers or other County facilities may not be used for tree-cycling or dumping of unwanted items. Tree recycling is available at the following locations:
Five Fires at Upcountry Park Deemed Suspicious
Makawao firefighters extinguished five fires that were deemed suspicious in nature on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, in the park below the Mayor Hanibal Tavares Community Center and Upcountry swimming pool.
Shark Sighting Results in Temporary Beach Closure in Makena
“Big Beach” in Makena is closed until further notice due to a shark sighting. Ocean Safety is monitoring the area.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Dec. 25, 2016
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Dec. 25, 2016
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Trilogy Celebrates Arrival of Its Newest Sailing Catamaran
Trilogy Excursions, Maui’s oldest sailing catamaran boat tour company welcomed home the captains aboard it’s newest vessel, Trilogy III on Christmas Eve.
Burning Sugar Cane Pile Mistaken as Brush Fire
Maui firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire above Pāʻia Town on Christmas Eve. The incident was reported at 7:23 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016.
