Maui News
Georgia Kidnapping Fugitive Arrested in Honolulu
Green was wanted by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia on an arrest warrant for aggravated stalking, false imprisonment, burglary, criminal trespass, and obstruction stemming from a domestic dispute.
AGREEMENT REACHED: for Maui Hospital Transition
An agreement between the administration and the United Public Workers Union has been reached, allowing the Maui hospital to reengage in the transition process with Kaiser.
Wanted: Man Sought in Kahului Walgreens Robbery
The Maui Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying an individual who police say robbed the Kahului Walgreens on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at about 5:50 a.m.
Maui Aquarium to Release Six Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles
The Maui Ocean Center is preparing to release six, 2-year-old Hawaiian green sea turtles by the end of August.
Heavy Smoke Arises from Smoldering Cane Grass Fire
Crews responded to multiple reports of heavy smoke below the Hāna Highway in the area of Peʻahi Farms at around 12:37 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
After-School REACH Initiative Programs Expand to Maui County
Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui announced the participants in the statewide R.E.A.C.H. Initiative for the 2016-2017 school year, which includes all eight of Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi’s middle schools.
Ad ‘Misinforms’ Residents of Retroactive Property-Tax Assessments
The Maui County Council issued a statement this afternoon after becoming aware of a Facebook ad and automated phone calls that they say “misinforms residents” about “retroactive tax assessments on property owners.”
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 7+ Loyalty Islands Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 7.6 moment earthquake reported at 3:27 p.m. HST on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 in Southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
Testimony on Suicide Threat Allowed in Capobianco Murder Trial
Testimony will be allowed relating to a witness account about a suicide threat by Steven Capobianco, who is standing trial for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Carly “Charli” Scott.
Staffing Shortage Disrupts Refuse Pickup in Lahaina
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, announced that due to staffing issues, residential refuse on a collection route in Lahaina was not picked up on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. All missed pickups are expected to be completed on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Affected areas in Lahaina include: Lahainaluna Road, Kanakea […]
Brush Fire Burns Two Acres on Lānaʻi
Firefighters on Lānaʻi responded to a brush fire reported near the Maui Electric power plant on Miki Road on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at 5:11 p.m.
Kaiser Brothers Testify in Capobianco Murder Trial
While he once considered Steven Capobianco to be his ‘best friend,’ Drew Kaiser testified on Tuesday that he no longer considers him to be a friend at all.
Hirono Promotes Hawai’i Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Sen. Hirono will host two events, one with the SBA and one with USPTO as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen small business and entrepreneurship in Hawai’i.
Power Restored to 6,394 After Vehicle Accident on Hāna Hwy
A vehicle accident knocked out power to approximately 6,394 customers from Makawao to Hāna around 10:21 p.m. on Wednesday night, August 10, 2016.
Maui Finishes Runner-Up in Pony League World Series
The Maui Pony League team ended their World Series journey as runner-up, second only to Chinese Taipei, with a final title game score of 12-2.
Polipoli, Kula Forest Reserve to Close Sept. 12-23
The Kula Forest Reserve, Walpoli Access Road, Kahananui Forest Reserve, and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area will close from Sept. 12-23, 2016.
For 1st Time in 10 Years, Hawaiʻi’s Section 8 Wait List Opens
For the 1st time in 10 years, Hawaiʻi is opening its Section 8 waiting list for housing vouchers. It will reopen on Aug. 16, and will close at midnight on Aug. 18.
Generator Valued at $40K Stolen from Ke Kahua Farm, Waiehu
Thieves rammed through the fencing, entered onto MEO’s Ke Kahua Farm and stole a large trailer mounted, Airman PowerPro 65 Generator is valued at $40,000
Maui’s Hawaiian Paddle Sports Makes PBN’s “Fastest 50” List
We don’t gauge our success solely by our bottom line, we focus on the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit. – Timothy Lara, Hawaiian Paddle Sports (Maui)
Maui Pony League Team Up for World Series Title
Another Maui team is headed to a world series title match. The Maui Pony team defeated Bay County, Michigan 19-3 on Tuesday night to win a spot in the 2016 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series championship game.
