Maui News
Beware “Perilous Beauty” of Lava Entry into Ocean
Four main hazards associated with lava flowing into the ocean include the sudden collapse of new land and adjacent sea cliffs into the ocean, explosions…
Capobianco Murder Trial: Man Who Found Charli’s Dog Testifies
Young said he noticed the dog run out from under a vendor table every time a truck would pull up, and then run back. “I felt like he was lost,” he said.
Rep. Ing Apologetic About Arrest, Missed Court Date
Representative Kaniela Ing of Maui, was apologetic for missing a court date and being served a subsequent bench warrant for failure to appear in court for a vehicle insurance violation.
Maui Visitor Arrivals at 1.3 Million; Expenditures at $2.3 Billion
Visitor arrivals and expenditures on Maui are up for the first six months of the year, with arrivals topping 1.3 million; and spending at $2.3 billion.
Hosmer Campground, ʻOheʻo Pools Closed
The Hosmer Grove Campground and Nature Trail is closed due to hazardous trees; and the Pools at ʻOheʻo is closed due to effects from Tropical Storm Darby.
Maui Man Charged in Kea Street Murder, Victim Identified
On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at about 8:12 p.m., Bronsen Rodrigues was arrested and charged for the offense of Murder in the Second Degree. He is currently being held on NO BAIL status.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Dies in Happy Valley Dirt Bike Accident
Maui police have closed North Market Street in Happy Valley near Kahawai Street due to a dirtbike accident at the bridge.
Motorized Scooter Accident with MEO Bus Near Puamana
The operator of the scooter swerved off the shoulder northbound in front of the park and into the path of an MEO bus carrying seniors on a field trip.
Maui Fall Sports After-School Pilot Program Launches
A sports after-school pilot program will be kicking off this fall at all eight of Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi’s middle schools
Fifth Friday Returns to Lānaʻi for July Town Party
Maui residents and visitors are urged to support Lānaʻi businesses by attending the upcoming 5th Friday Town Party in Lānaʻi City on July 29th.
Kīlauea Lava Enters the Ocean for First Time Since 2013
Lava from the Kīlauea volcano reached the ocean early Tuesday morning for the first time since 2013. The ocean entry was made at 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
3 Wildfire-Prone Regions of Maui Nui Covered in New Plan
Three new Community Wildfire Protection Plans for Maui County will be signed. The plans cover Upcountry Maui, South Maui, and all of Molokaʻi.
“Charli’s” Mom Testifies: Capobianco’s “Tone was Out of Context”
During testimony, Kimberlyn Scott described the events leading up to Charli’s disappearance, her daughter’s relationship with the defendant, as well as the tension that loomed as she questioned Capobianco about the last time her daughter was seen alive.
Hepatitis A Infection in Food Service Employee at Sushi Shiono, Waikoloa
The employee has a history of exposure on Oahu and worked at the fast food and catering restaurant, Sushi Shiono Waikoloa, located at Queen’s MarketPlace, from July 5-21, 2016.
Maui Ocean Center Welcomes 5 Blacktip Shark Pups
The blacktip reef shark pups will reside in the Deep Reef exhibit for about a year before they’re released as juveniles back into the ocean.
Candidate Forum to Focus on Local Ag
The forum is for candidates running for Maui County Council, and will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the Baldwin High School.
Maui Darby Damage Assessment Forms Available Online
As the County of Maui completes assessment from Tropical Storm Darby, input from the public is being sought to document property damage from the event.
Kīpahulu Road Testing Shuts Down Highway for Several Days
The Piʻilani Highway in Kīpahulu will be closed completely from July 25 to 28, 2016, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. due to geotechnical testing.
One Man Dead in Maui Shooting, Murder Investigation Launched
Maui police are investigating a shooting incident reported early Monday morning at a home on Kea Street in Kahului.
11-Year-Old Boy Swept into Wailuku River Rescued, Unharmed
Crews got the call at 3:23 p.m. and responded to a young boy that was reported to be stranded on an island in the Wailuku River (ʻĪao Stream), near Sack-n-Save in Paukūkalo.
