Maui News
Snowfall Experience at Maui’s Queen Ka’ahumanu Center
“Let it Snow!” is a snowfall experience occurring on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Dec. 1 through Christmas Eve as part of the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center’s “Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together” yuletide program.
Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event, Dec. 1-3
The Department of Environmental Services will be holding a Metals and Electronics Recycling Event at the Hāna Landfill from Thursday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.
SUP Rescue: Man Found after Losing Board During Downwind Run
A 54-year-old Wailuku man is safe after he became separated from his standup paddle board during a downwind run from Maliko Gulch in Haʻikū to Kahului Harbor on Sunday afternoon.
Maui Civil Air Patrol Celebrates 75 Years, Nov. 29
The Maui County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol hosts a party to mark the 75th anniversary of CAP on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016.
Smoke Alarm Credited with Alerting Sleeping Residents of Fire
Maui fire officials say a smoke alarm helped to alert sleeping residents of a home fire in Kahului on Sunday.
Juveniles with Lighter Accidentally Start Small Brush Fire on Lānaʻi
A group of boys playing with a cigarette lighter accidentally started a small brush fire on Lānaʻi over the weekend, officials said.
Maui Man Airlifted: Falls 20-Feet from Waterfall in Kailua
A 38-year-old Maui man was airlifted to the hospital after falling 20 feet into a pool at the base of a 60 foot waterfall over the weekend in Kailua.
Capobianco Trial: Closing Arguments Start Tuesday, Alternate Juror Placed
The court will proceed with the prosecution’s closing arguments at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The defense will present their closing arguments the following day, on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Police Investigation: Unauthorized Entry into Vehicle, Laptop Stolen
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at about 4:40 p.m., two unknown individuals unlawfully entered a vehicle which was parked unattended within the dirt parking lot of Home Maid Bakery located at 1005 Lower Main Street in Wailuku. Items valued at $593.00 were removed from the vehicle, including a laptop computer.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies in Hit-and-Run Accident in Kīhei
A 16-year-old girl succumbed to injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday night on the Piʻilani Highway (31) in Kīhei, police said.
Haleakalā to Launch Reservation System for Sunrise Viewing
The reservation system at Haleakalā National Park will go live on Dec. 1, 2016 at a cost of $1.50 per car, with full implementation on Feb. 1, 2017.
Closing Arguments Expected in State v. Capobianco
Closing arguments in the State v. Capobianco case could begin as early as today, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 in the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco. Capobianco is accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend Carly “Charli” Scott and setting her vehicle on fire in February of 2014. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The trial left […]
Maui Sugar: End of an Era – What Will Happen to the View From Above?
For those that have flown in to Kahului Airport, including tourists and visitors alike, the fields of cane have served as a green welcome-carpet of sorts to those arriving on Maui. Will that green turn into a brown dust bowl, or be replaced by a different crop going forward?
Refrigerant Leak Prompts HazMat Response at Island Grocery Depot in Kahului
Using protective gear and Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses or SCBA, three firefighters entered the Island Grocery Depot building in Kahului and located a gas leak coming from the refrigeration equipment over the chiller boxes.
Boat Grounded at Keawakapu Beach by High Winds
Firefighters and ocean safety personnel assisted the owner of a private 24-foot motor boat after it ran aground on Keawakapu Beach in South Maui at around 3:47 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Nov. 27, 2016
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Nov. 27, 2016.
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
High Winds Suspected as Cause of Kahului Power Outage
It is suspected that high winds caused the lines to “swing short” or come into contact with each other along Papa Avenue, resulting in Saturday’s power outage in Kahului.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Kahului
The collision occurred as a vehicle traveling on Pulehu Road collided into a pedestrian walking near the east shoulder of the roadway.
Paddle For Hunger Raises Record-Breaking $8,000 For Maui Food Bank
On Thanksgiving Day, more than 300 participants, including an impressive 264 paddlers on the water, came together for the 16th annual Paddle for Hunger to benefit Maui Food Bank.
Request to Conserve Water in Honokōhau, Nāpili and Honokōwai
Pumps which supply water to the Honokōhau Valley, Nāpili and Honokōwai areas are not operating due to an electrical power outage since approximately 8:30 p.m. Thursday night.
