Maui News
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.
Capobianco Trial: Rebuttal Witnesses say Evidence Not Consistent with Boar Activity
Two rebuttal witnesses for the prosecution testified on Wednesday, including Dr. Kanthi De Alwis, who provided testimony as an expert in forensic pathology; and Maui Police Officer Brandon Rodrigues who testified on his experience as a hunter of wild boar and wild pigs, who also searched the Nuaʻailua area where remains, clothing and personal belongings were recovered.
Ukumehame-Olowalu Fire Burns 15 Acres, Mop-Up Underway
Fire crews in West Maui responded to a 15 acre brush fire in the Olowalu-Ukumehame area mauka of Honoapiʻilani Highway at 7:56 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.
Shark Sighting Closes South Maui Beaches for 2 Hours on Wednesday
Ocean safety lifeguards temporarily closed several beach parks in Kihei at around 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, because of a shark sighting at Kamaʻole Beach Park I. The sighting comes a week after a shark attack reported at the same beach on Nov. 14, 2016.
Capobianco Trial: Defense Rests, Forensic Anthropologist Testifies as Rebuttal Witness
The defense has rested its case in the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco. Forensic anthropologist Nicholas Passalacqua, testified on Tuesday as a rebuttal witness for the prosecution.
Honoapiʻilani: Vehicle Through Mauka Guard Rail at Kaheawa Windmill Area
We have a report of a single vehicle crash near the entrance to the Kaheawa Wind Farm road on the Pali section of the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30).
Honokōhau Boil Water Advisory Lifted
The resampled water has been confirmed to meet Federal Environmental Protection Agency and State Department of Health water quality standards and does not contain any trace of E. coli contamination.
Maui Women’s Pro Called On Today
The Maui Women’s Pro is on today at Honolua Bay, commencing with the event trials at 8:50 a.m. followed by round one.
Ukumehame Brush Fire: Fire Under Control, Hwy OPEN
West Maui motorists are being advised that a brushfire on the mauka side of Honoapiilani Highway in Ukumehame may force the closure of the highway if the blaze is not contained within the next hour. Fire personnel say winds of up to 20 to 30 miles per hour are fanning fire, which was said to be near Ehehene Street.
Water Tank Vandalism Results in School Closures on Molokaʻi
The State Department of Education has announced several school closures on the Island of Molokaʻi today, Nov. 23, 2016 due to water issues.
Novice Paddlers Caught by Blustery Trades
Two standup paddle boarders were rescued by ocean safety personnel and firefighters on Tuesday, Nov. 22, when they got caught by brisk tradewinds off of Kahekili Beach Park, also known as “Airport Beach” in West Maui.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Honokōhau, Possible E. Coli Contamination
The Department of Water Supply is advising customers in the Honokōhau area to boil water before consumption due to possible E. coli contamination.
Melon Headed Whale Stranding Off Sugar Beach, Maui
Members of the Pacific Islands Region NOAA Response Team received the call for assistance at around 7:30 a.m. reporting a stranded marine mammal. Officials say crews attempted to assess and stabilize the animal upon arrival, but say it had to be humanely euthanized and passed away about two hours later.
Pedestrian Dies, Struck by SUV at Kahului Intersection
A 64-year-old Kula man suffered fatal injuries in a weekend crash on the Kahului Airport Access Road at the intersection of Hāna Highway in Kahului.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Inaugural Hero Awards
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center issued their inaugural HERO Awards to three individuals who reflect the values of Nisei Veterans.
Gabbard Meets with President-Elect Donald Trump
US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who represents the 2nd Congressional District of Hawaii that includes Maui, released a statement today after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump regarding Syria.
2nd Hāna Highway Landslide: Now Passable at Mile 14.5
The Hāna Hwy (360) is now passable in the area of mile marker 14.5 following a landslide reported across the road at the location on Monday night. This was the second major landslide along the road to Hāna with the first forcing the closure of the road for about 4 hours when rocks, mud and debris came down near mile 8.5 earlier in the day. The road is still wet and motorists are asked to proceed with caution if they chose to travel in the area.
No Tsunami Expected in Hawaiʻi After Large Japan Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a (7.3M preliminary magnitude) 6.9M (magnitude updated by the USGS) earthquake reported at 11 a.m. HST on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan.
Senator Hirono Honors Park with Centennial Resolution
Senator Mazie Hirono today will present Haleakalā NP a resolution commemorating the park’s Centennial. After the presentation she will plant `āhinahina (silverswords) with fourth grade students from Kula Elementary School.
