Maui News
Hepatitis A Cases: Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant and Chili’s Kapolei Employee
The state Department of Health has confirmed two new cases of Hepatitis A in a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant and a food service employee at Chili’s restaurant in Kapolei.
Project Learning Tree Workshop for Maui’s Secondary Educators
Maui’s Learning Tree Workshop will focus on the “Forests of the World” and “Focus on Forests” modules, including Hawaiian forests and their current threats, such as Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death.
Manpower Shortage Disrupts Kahului Trash Route
For the second day in a row, a manpower shortage has resulted in missed residential refuse collection for a Central Maui route.
Election Officials Set Special Election
A special election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 to fill the vacancy in Hawaiʻi’s First Congressional District. This election will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled General Election on this same date.
Early Walk-in Voting Underway Ahead of Primary
Early voting for the 2016 primary elections got underway on Monday with early walk-in voting at the county clerk’s office in Wailuku and at the Mitchell Pauole Center on Molokaʻi.
Electrical Service Interruption to Affect 160 East Maui Customers
The outage will affect customers from Keʻanae to Nāhiku. There will also be a momentary service interruption for customers in Hāna town.
Haleakalā National Park Celebrates Centennial Sunrise
Haleakalā National Park celebrated its 100th birthday with cultural demonstrations, music, and activities in both districts of the park over three days on July 30, 31, and Aug. 1, 2016.
Maui Police: 9 Unclaimed Remains at Forensic Facility
The Maui Police Department reports that their forensic facility currently has nine unclaimed remains.
Staff Shortage, Mechanical Problems Disrupt Refuse Pickup
Staff shortage and mechanical problems resulted in missed residential refuse pickup on a route in Kahului and routes in Makawao-Pukalani on Monday.
Capobianco Murder Trial Day 18: Charli’s Older Sister Testifies
Day 18 included a full day of testimony from Brooke Scott, the oldest sister of Carly “Charli” Scott, who answered questions about the events that led up to her sister’s disappearance and the search that followed.
Maui Police Seek Public Help in Locating Austria Resident
Roithner arrived on Maui on Feb. 28, 2016, for an expected stay of 10 days; however, police say that to date, he has not returned home to Austria.
Maui Medical Group Welcomes Four New Physicians
The Maui Medical Group announced their newest health care practitioner appointments to their Urologist, Internal Medicine, Otolaryngologist and Pediatrics teams.
Aug. 1 Siren and Emergency Alert System Test
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Hawaiian Homestead Meetings on Maui This Week
The Maui meetings cover Hawaiian homesteader issues and rights, particularly concerning lease cancellation and foreclosure.
Hāna Highway to Close for Nighttime Construction This Week
Hāna Highway will be closed this week for nightly roadwork in both directions near Mile Marker 13, Monday Aug. 1 through Friday Aug. 5 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Former Maui Man Held Hostage in Colorado Standoff
Blake Kekoa Ramelb, 21, who was born and raised on Maui, tells his harrowing tale of how he was held hostage at gunpoint during a stop on Colorado’s Independence Pass.
Committee Explores Ways to Speed Up Issuance of Upcountry Water Meters
The Maui County Council Water Resources Committee will receive a presentation from the Department of Water Supply focused on application processing for the Upcountry Water Meter Priority List.
Propane Leak Forces Evacuation of Emerald Plaza in Lahaina
Employees at the Emerald Plaza in West Maui were evacuated following a report of a propane leak shortly before noon on Friday, July 29, 2016.
Phase II of Kīhei Bikeway to Open Monday
A blessing and dedication ceremony for the second phase of the Kīhei Bikeway will take place on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 at 3 pm.
Maui Metro Area Ranked 57 on List of Best Places for First Responders
The Maui metro area that includes Kahului, Wailuku and Lahaina was ranked 57 on a list of the Best Places for First Responders.
