Maui News
Maui Firefighters Battle 7 Acres Fire Near Kahului Heliport
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar personnel conducted a scheduled cane burn between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. today near the area of this morning’s brush fire, but it is unclear if there the two fires were related.
Public Urged to Fight the Bite During Ironman Triathlon
With the expected surge in travel for the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon, the health officials are urging the public to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and reduce the risk of spreading diseases, including Zika, dengue, and chikungunya.
Restoration Project Underway Following Historic ʻĪao Valley Flood
When a slow moving thunderstorm dropped an enormous amount of rain on Maui Sept. 13-14, the Wailuku River and several of its tributaries escaped their banks and not only significantly widened the river bed, but caused hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of damage in ʻĪao Valley State Monument.
Findings Made at Hawaiian Archipelago’s “Oceanic Twilight Zone”
In Maui’s ʻAu‘au Channel, scientists discovered the largest uninterrupted mesophotic coral ecosystem ever recorded, extending more than three square miles.
Maui Flood Watch Until Wednesday Afternoon
The National Weather Service says a combination of abundant moisture and an upper level disturbance could trigger heavy rains and thunderstorms through Wednesday.
Maui False Alarm Reduction Program Aims to Curb “Cry Wolf” Calls
Starting today, Maui County residents and businesses will now be required to register their alarm systems. For residential alarms, the initial registration cost is $25 with a $25 renewal fee every two years. Failure to register is a $50 fine. For business alarms, the initial registration cost is $50 with a $50 renewal fee every two years. Failure to register is a $100 fine.
Shark Incidents Peak This Time of Year, Caution Advised
The chance of being bitten by a shark in Hawaiian waters is always extremely small, but does increase a bit during this time frame, DLNR officials say.
Evening Accident Claims Life of Kula Man
A 47-year-old Kula man suffered fatal injuries in a single vehicle crash on the Kula Highway (Hwy 37) on Sunday night.
Fire Prevention Week, Urges Smoke Alarm Replacement
A fire prevention demonstration will be held on Oct. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Keōpūolani Horse Shoe Pit.
Hawai‘i Energy Commemorates October as Energy Awareness Month
So far in 2016, Hawaii Energy reports it has saved customers in Hawaiʻi, Honolulu and Maui Counties more than $21 million on electric bills.
Maui Ranked 14 on 2016 Best Places for Women Entrepreneurs
Maui ranked #14 on a list of the best places for women entrepreneurs in 2016.
Siren Emergency Alert System Test, Oct. 3
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Oct. 2, 2016
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Oct. 2, 2016.
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Public Invited to Philippine Flag Raising, Oct. 3
The public is invited to the raising of the Philippine flag at the County Building front lawn in Wailuku on Monday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Maui Bus Re-Routed During Fair Parade, Commuter Parking Relocated
Maui Bus to be Re-Routed During the Maui Fair Parade; Stadium Commuter Parking Relocated to Kahului Boat Ramp Tuesday through Sunday
Community Connection Public Forum with Gov. Ige on Maui
A Community Connection public forum with Governor David Ige is planned on Maui on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at the University of Hawai‘i, Maui College Pā‘ina Cafeteria in Kahului.
Fukuyama Sister City Delegation to Visit Maui
A delegation from Fukuyama, Japan will visit Maui Oct. 5-7 in honor of Fukuyama’s Centennial Anniversary and its 8th anniversary as a Sister City with Maui County.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures Sept. 30 – Oct. 8
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting a number of road projects on Maui during the period ending Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016.
Hāna Community Thanks Crews for Clean Up After Storm
The same inclement weather that brought flooding and landslides to East Maui, wreaked havoc in ʻĪao Valley, resulting in millions in dollars in damage.
Haʻikū Man Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Defrauding Indian Community
54-year-old Bart Wayne Volen, who is a resident of San Diego, California and Haʻikū, Maui, was sentenced to eight and a half years in jail for defrauding the United Auburn Indian Community located north of Sacramento, conspiring to launder money and filing a false tax return.
