Maui News
NATIVE Act Becomes Law
President Barack Obama signed the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act into law this week.
Capobianco Trial: Hand Injuries Detailed, Warrant Executed for Hair Samples
Police answered questions about the chemical processing of Steven Capobianco’s vehicle for the presence of blood, and the execution of a search warrant to collect hair samples from the defendant as part of their homicide investigation.
Visiting Bicyclist Run Over in Makawao Accident
A 63-year old male bicyclist was struck by an oncoming vehicle after he failed to negotiate a bend on Makawao Avenue on Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2016.
Man Power Shortage Results in Missed Makawao Trash Route
Due to a manpower shortage, trash was not collected on a refuse route in the Makawao area on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.
Missing Man Last Seen Sunday Night in Pukalani
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 67-year-old Clifton Une. Une was last seen on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at around 10 p.m. at the Pukalani branch of First Hawaiian Bank on Makawao Avenue.
Capobianco Trial: Forensic Entomologist Estimates Time of Death
Prosecuting Rivera asked if the inactivity would be consistent with “wrapping a dead body in a blanket and taping the ends of the blanket with masking tape or other material.” Dr. Goff responded saying, “That would be a possibility.”
15th Falsetto Champion Gregory Maxwell Juan
The Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest named Gregory James Kahikina Maikalani Maxwell Juan its 15th champion Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.
500 Participate in 12th Annual Lahaina Town Clean Up
The 12th Annual Lahaina Town Clean Up took place on Saturday, Sept. 24 along the streets, harbors and beaches of Lahaina Town from Puamana to the Māla Boat Ramp.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Sept. 25, 2016
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Sept. 25, 2016.
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Wailuku Wayfinding Signs Inspire Exploration
Fifty-five new wayfinding signs were installed in Wailuku Town on Friday, promoting health by encouraging walking and exploration of the town’s hidden and well‐known treasures.
Labor of Love Brings $62K in Improvements to Maui’s Wailuku Elementary
Maui’s Wailuku Elementary School was selected as the recipient of this year’s Labor of Love project, a union driven community service project takes place today, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Expanded Kula Villager Maui Bus Service to Begin Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 the Maui Bus will expand the Kula Villager route #39.
3rd Annual Maui Paddle for a Cure, Oct. 1
This fun non-competitive event for stand up, kayak and canoe paddlers takes participants along the shoreline of Kāʻanapali Beach to raise funds for Susan G. Komen, Hawaiʻi affiliate to support their efforts in battling breast cancer through education, awareness, prevention and treatment.
Quarantine Order Issued on Maui for Little Fire Ant Infestation
Although the landowner at the Haʻikū property has been cooperative, state officials say the tenant has refused to cooperate for many months which “forced the state to take legal action.”
Maui Region Names Dr. Barry Shitamoto as Interim CEO
The Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation – Maui Region announced today that its Board of Directors have selected Dr. Barry Shitamoto as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective Nov. 1, 2016.
Update/Located: Haʻikū Man Reported Missing Since Thursday Morning
On Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at approximately 10 a.m., Keith Ishida left his residence in Haʻikū on foot in an unknown direction, according to police. Authorities say Ishida did not take his vehicle or cellular telephone with him.
Maui Flood Advisory Extended to 11 a.m.
At 7:51 a.m., radar showed heavy rain near Hāna, Maui that was falling at a rate of 1-2 inches per hour.
Governor Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration for ʻĪao Flood Damage
Initial assessments put the Iao flood damage estimate at $15 million. About 20 families were directly impacted by the storm. The county and National Guard continue are working to clear an estimated 9,000 truckloads of debris.
Agreement Reached in Protection of Olowalu Shoreline
Maui Tomorrow Foundation has agreed to drop a lawsuit filed against HDOT to stop the Honoapiʻilani Highway shoreline improvements project at Olowalu.
Hawaiʻi Awarded $3.8 M to Protect Threatened, Endangered Species
Hawaiʻi has received $3.8 million from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to protect threatened and endangered species through better land use management.
