Maui News
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.
Historic West Maui Land Court Applications Now Available Online
It is hoped that the archive can be used as a model for others, like OHA, to digitize and archive online more historic applications for other regions.
Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres Near Molokaʻi Airport
A brush fire near the Molokaʻi Airport burned 10 acres of brush before being brought under control on Thursday morning, Sept. 29, 2016.
Staff Shortage Affects Refuse Pickups in Pukalani
Affected areas in Pukalani include: Kula 200 neighborhood; Kumano Drive, ʻIolani Street, Hiwalani Loop, Old Haleakalā Highway; Haʻahaʻa Street, Kuaʻāina Ridge neighborhood, Munoz Street, Noho Place, Alalani Street, Ihea Place, Mākena Place, Nānaina Street, and all surrounding streets and roads.
151 Untested Sex Assault Kits in Maui County
As part of the state’s effort to determine how sexual assault kits are used, tracked, and tested by the police, the reports shed light on the level of testing conducted.
Water Conservation Remains for Central, South Maui
All water consumers in Wailuku, Kahului, Kīhei, Wailea, Mākena, Māʻalaea, and Pāʻia areas are asked to continue water conservation due to damage to the ground water source at ʻĪao tunnel and to the ʻĪao surface water intake.
Maui County Buys 267 Acres, Including Easement to “Jaws”
As of this morning the County of Maui purchased 267.74 acres of former plantation land for $9.49 million in East Maui, near Peʻahi. The land, also referred to as the Haʻikū Sugar East Subdivision, consists of four lots and includes a heiau and the access easement to the “Jaws” lookout. According to information released by […]
Moped Theft at Target in Kahului
Surveillance imagery in association with the moped theft was released. The incident was reported at 6:31 p.m. on Sept. 17 fronting the Target in Kahului.
Gabbard Votes to Pass Emergency Funding to Combat Zika
After more than 7 months of delay, Gabbard said a $1.1 billion package to combat the Zika virus in states across the country has passed.
Flags Lowered in Honor of Former Israeli Prime Minister
Flag have been lowered as a mark of respect for the memory of former President and Prime Minister of Israel Shimon Peres.
Final Investigation Report on Mariner Casualty Near Maui
The man was killed while his vessel was under tow by the US Coast Guard, during a search and rescue response on Nov. 5, 2015, about 26-miles south of Maui.
Hawaiʻi Virtual Reality Experience Debuts at Tourism Conference
A Hawaiʻi Virtual Reality Experience debuts this week at the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority conference. Marketing executives say the experience will serve as an educational tool for travelers, and help inspire the future booking of vacations.
Dog Found on Baldwin Avenue, Recovering From Injuries
The dog, named Addie, had bruising and abrasions on her neck and body and it is suspected that she was hit by a car. The Maui Humane Society is raising funds for her treatment.
Sea Link Files Request to Stop Molokaʻi to Maui Ferry Service
Sea Link of Hawaiʻi, the ferry between Maui and Molokaʻi, offers fares of $62.04 for a one way ticket. The company faces competitive air fares as low as $36.
Five Separate Brush Fires on Molokaʻi Suspicious
Molokaʻi firefighters responded to five separate brush fires, all around 200 to 300 yards apart, along the Maunaloa Highway at 5:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
Free CERT Disaster Response Training on Lānaʻi
During a disaster, CERT volunteers may provide critical support to emergency responders by assisting with damage assessment information and helping victims until professional emergency responders arrive on scene.
Capobianco Trial: OB/GYN Reviews Sonogram Images of Fetus
A Maui Obstetrician-Gynecologist who treated Carly “Charli” Scott during her pregnancy testified as an expert witness in the field of medicine on Tuesday in the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco.
Capobianco Trial: Haʻikū Man Helps Police Find Missing Doors to 4Runner
A Haʻikū, Maui man who helped police find the missing doors to Charli Scott’s burned vehicle testified on Tuesday in the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center Celebrates 30 Years
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center celebrates its 30th anniversary in October, commemorating three decades of assisting residents in need.





