Maui News
High Surf Closes Baldwin Beach Park
The County of Maui Dept. of Parks and Recreation announced that due to high surf and safety concerns to the County facility, Baldwin Beach Park will be closed Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 until further notice.
Cochran Proposes ʻOhana Units for Long-Term Affordable Housing
Councilmember Elle Cochran today introduced a proposal to prioritize the use of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called ʻohana units, for long-term tenants.
Capobianco Trial: Prosecution Rests; Defense to Call Witnesses
The prosecution has rested its case in the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco, after presenting dozens of witnesses over the course of 18 weeks.
Maui Hospitals Renew Call to Fill Permanent Positions
The Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation’s Maui Region issued a followup announcement saying they still have openings for permanent full time and part time positions at all of their health care facilities in Maui County.
Bicyclist Succumbs to Injuries from Makawao Accident
Christopher Thurber, 63, was pronounced dead at the Queen’s Medical Center on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, as a result of the injuries he sustained in the accident.
Critical Milestone for Bill to Honor WWII Filipino Veterans
The bill, HR2737, recently crossed a critical milestone and, after decades of attempted recognition for Filipino World War II veterans, Rep. Gabbard said the bill is “closer to passage than ever before.”
Halloween on Front Street Arrest Free in 2016
Police say there were no arrests made during this year’s event, but there were three traffic citations issued on Front Street.
Maui Crime, Oct. 23-29: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 20 burglaries, 20 vehicle thefts and 33 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period between Oct. 23 and 29, 2016.
Big Island Mayor Kenoi Acquitted in Theft Trial
Mayor Kenoi’s trial ended on Monday, Oct. 31, and the verdict was rendered today after the jury deliberated for one day.
Refuse Pickups to Lahaina Postponed Due to Morning Accident
A residential refuse collection route in West Maui was not picked up today as a result of traffic delays resulting from a deadly motor vehicle accident reported on the Honoapiʻilani Highway on Tuesday morning.
Honoapiʻilani Accident Claims Life of Wailuku Man
At 7 a.m., police closed the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30) in both directions following a fatal motor vehicle accident reported at around 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.
Maui Police Respond to Report of Alleged Abduction in Kahului
To date, no victim has been identified or reported and nothing was found to indicate a crime related to the original call was committed.
Maui Hospital Adds Surgeon to Support Trauma Services
Maui Memorial Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente announced the appointment of orthopedic surgeon Warren “Vic” Ayers, MD, to Maui Memorial Medical Center.
61 Maui Customers Enroll in New Time-of-Use Electric Rate Program
Company representatives say that as of Oct. 28, 508 customers had enrolled, representing about 10% of the total enrollment allowed across the state.
Unscheduled Cane Fire Burns 500 Acres Off Pūlehu Road
Maui fire crews are responding to a brush fire in the Puʻunēnē area of Central Maui. The fire was reported at around 12:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016.
Wailea Homeowner Sustains Burn Injuries in Propane Explosion
The cause of the fire was ruled accidental and was related to the homeowner’s use of the propane-fed BBQ grill on the second floor outdoor lānai.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Oct. 30, 2016
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Oct. 23, 2016.
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Molokai Hunters Airlifted from Pelekunu Valley
On Sunday, October 30, 2016, the Maui Fire Department airlifted three Molokai pig hunters stranded overnight in Pelekunu Valley, on Molokai’s north shore. On Saturday, six adults and nine hunting dogs arrived by small boat to go pig hunting in the remote valley. At around 3 p.m., weather and ocean conditions worsened, which resulted in […]
Attempted Murder Investigation Launched into Fatal Traffic Accident
Officers approached the vehicle and woke up Apo, who looked at officers then reversed his vehicle into a marked police vehicle that was parked behind it before speeding away on East Waiko Road.
UPDATE: Double Fatality on Kūihelani Highway
The lone male operator of the Nissan and the lone female operator of the Scion were transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room where they both later died from their respective injuries.
