Maui News
Molokaʻi Landfill Partial Closures Announced
The closures are necessary for the department to ensure safe operations and meet the minimum Health operating requirements of the County’s solid waste permit.
Couch Seeks 60-Day Halt on Honoapi’ilani Seawall Construction
Maui Councilmember Don Couch submitted is requesting an immediate 60-day moratorium on the construction of a seawall along the Honoapi’ilani Highway at Olowalu.
One Acre Makawao Cane Fire Deemed Accidental
An accidental cane fire was sparked by machinery during maintenance operations on Friday evening in a fallow sugar cane field off of the Haleakalā Highway at Keahua Road.
Runner Collapses at Finish Line of Maui Marathon
At 7:38 a.m. Sunday, September 18, 2016, firefighters responded to Kaanapali Parkway for a runner that reportedly collapsed and was unresponsive at the Maui Marathon in Kaanapali.
Maui Weekly Obituary Notices: Sept. 18, 2016
May they rest in peace.
Maui Obituaries for the week of Sept. 18, 2016.
Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Woman Caught in Propellers of Boat at Pailolo Challenge
A woman in her sixties from Kurtistown, Hawaiʻi, was critically injured during the Pailolo Challenge outrigger canoe race from Maui to Molokaʻi on Saturday morning, after reportedly being caught in the propellers of an escort boat.
Rep. McKelvey Seeks Temporary Suspension of Honoapiʻilani Seawall Project
The DOT’s plan to construct a seawall and place boulders along the highway to protect it from erosion has drawn criticism and protests by Maui residents.
Part-Time Resident Found Unresponsive in Kīhei Waters
Emergency crews responded to the beach fronting the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in South Maui for an unresponsive man pulled from the water on Friday.
Maui Flash Flood Warning Until 10:15 p.m. 9.16.16
At 7:12 p.m. officials reported flash flooding along the Wailuku River. The flooding is likely a result of heavy rainfall over the past couple of days that has been trapped at higher elevations and is now making its way downstream. Water has been reported over ʻĪao Valley Road and is threatening several private residences.
2 Former Maui Residents Sentenced for Charges in $26M Ponzi Scheme
George Lindell, 68, and Holly Hoaeae, 41, both formerly of Maui, were sentenced to 210 months and 120 months imprisonment, respectively, for charges related to the operation of a Ponzi scheme in which 166 individuals were induced to invest over $26 million dollars.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument Closed Indefinitely
ʻĪao Valley State Monument on Maui, will remain closed indefinitely due to extensive damage from heavy rain and flooding that occurred on the night of Sept. 13 and early morning on Sept. 14, 2016.
Water Conservation Continues, Boil Water Limited to ʻĪao Valley Rd and Main St
As of Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. the water restriction imposed on consumers on Iao Valley Road and a portion of Main Street remains in effect. The request to conserve water also remains in effect for Wailuku, Kahului and Lahaina customers.
Portion of Pīpīwai Trail Closed Following Heavy Rains
The last 1/2 mile of the Pīpīwai Trail, including the viewpoint for Waimoku Falls in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park in East Maui, is closed due to downed trees following heavy rains this week.
Maui Flood Watch Cancelled Early
The National Weather Service CANCELLED the FLOOD WATCH for MAUI COUNTY just before 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016.
Lo to Resign from Maui Hospital, Next Job to Lead Hale Makua
Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation Maui Region CEO, Wesley Lo announced today that he will resign effective at the close of business on Oct. 31, 2016.
Mālama ʻĪao: Riverside Residents Seek Help to Protect Life, Property
A Mālama ʻĪao You Caring Crowdfunding account has been established. About 40 riverside residents of ʻĪao Valley gathered for an emergency neighborhood meeting on Thursday evening expressing an urgency to protect their lives and property from any additional rains and flooding.
Maui Nisei Veterans to Issue Inaugural HERO Awards
The Hero Awards celebrate the Nisei Veterans and aim to honor the men and women in the Maui Community who reflect those values of the Nisei.
Boil Water Advisory LIFTED, Water Conservation Continues
Effective 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS) has cancelled the boil water advisory for Paia, Spreckelsville, Puunene, Kihei, Wailea, Makena and Maalaea and most Central Maui water customers.
Warrant Served on Maui Property for Little Fire Ants
With the warrant, pest control personnel were able to survey the 1.75-acre Huelo property on Sept. 12 and found LFA infestations in potted plants and kalo patches.
STORM UPDATES: Maui Under Flood Watch, Traffic Advisories
Streams are already high from recent rain and grounds are saturated. Thus most of this rainfall will lead to runoff and dangerously high water levels in streams.
