Maui News
DOH Reaches $600K Settlement With HC&S for Air Quality Violations
The Hawaii State Department of Health Clean Air Branch has finalized a Consent Order with Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (HC&S) for excess emission and reporting violations that occurred from 2009 to 2014 in Puunene, Maui.
Weather Delays Completion of Haʻikū Road Culvert
Due to constant rain delays, the completion of Haʻikū culvert and embankment repairs project along Haʻikū Road has been pushed back to October 2016, county officials announced.
Now OPEN: Landslide Forces Closure of Hāna Highway in Kailua
The Hāna Highway is now OPEN in both directions following the completion of debris removal from a landslide reported earlier this morning in Kailua between Mile 6 and 7.
Kīhei Man Dies in Mokulele Highway Traffic Accident
A Kīhei man suffered fatal injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the Mokulele Highway on Wednesday evening, Maui police said.
Lawmakers Override Veto of Maui Hospital Bill
The Senate today voted to override the veto of SB2077, which would provide financial help to unionized workers who may be adversely affected by the privatization of Maui’s hospitals.
Honoapiʻilani Hazmat Spill Caused by Broken Hydraulic Line on Garbage Truck
A mile long oil spill on the Honoapiʻilani in Honokōwai on Wednesday morning was caused after a Maui Disposal garbage truck burst a hydraulic line, according to Maui Fire officials.
Notice to Motorists: Airport Access Road to Open Saturday
Projects include the new Airport Access Road, which opens on Saturday, July 23; and the recently started Consolidated Car Rental Facility.
Colleagues Mourn Passing of Congressman Mark Takai
US Congressman Mark Takai (HI-01), 49, died today from pancreatic cancer.
Large Oil Slick, Head-On Accident on Pūlehu Road on Tuesday
Three vehicles that were Kahului bound lost control and skidded across the centerline as they rounded the turn. One vehicle ran head-on into another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.
Capobianco Murder Trial Day 13: Lost Hope, “I Believed She Was Dead”
“With rotted flesh, yes, I believed with her clothes and empty rolls of masking tape, I believed she was dead, but I’m not a scientist or anything like that,” said Wirth.
Ammonia Release Forces Evacuation of Wailuku Business
Nearby business’ that called in to report smelling the strong irritant were advised to shelter-in-place by closing all windows and to remain indoors until the leak was fixed.
Former Kauaʻi Police Lt. Pleads Guilty to Federal Theft
Karen M. Kapua, 53, formerly a lieutenant of the Kauaʻi Police Department, pleaded guilty today in federal court to one count of stealing $25,000 belonging to the County of Kauaʻi.
Hāna Hwy Back to Normal After Weekend Landslide
Traffic along the Hāna Highway is back to normal after a weekend landslide that resulted in a nearly 12 hour road closure in the Wailua area of East Maui. The landslide occurred on the highway at approximately Mile 19.7 near the Waikani Bridge at 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, according to Tim Sakahara with […]
Community Project to Spruce up Pukalani Elementary
The Lions Club of Kahului joins collaborators in a “Weinberg Friends Program” community project at Pukalani Elementary School this Saturday, July 23, 2016.
Fine Issued for Use of Illegal Throw Net to Catch Oama
A $250 fine was imposed upon a defendant who was apprehended for using an illegal throw net to catch oama. The fine stems from an October 2015 incident in which an off-duty officer with the Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement observed the defendant catching oama with an illegal throw net at Maunalua Bay Beach […]
Construction Prompts “Clear the Shelter” Adoption Event
In order to prepare the kennels for construction, the Maui Humane Society will hold a “Clear the Shelter” Adoption Event, from July 29 to August 2.
Capobianco Murder Trial Day 12: Attorneys Warned of Verbal Sparring
One particular line of questioning was cut short by gasps from the gallery…
2nd Visitor Death in West Maui Waters on Monday
A 47-year-old California man was found floating unresponsive in waters off of Nāpili Bay in West Maui at around 12:17 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016.
Texas Man Pulled From Waters at Puʻu Kekaʻa, “Black Rock”
A 67-year-old Texas man was pulled from waters at Puʻu Kekaʻa or “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali after he was found unresponsive on the ocean floor on Monday morning.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Parts of Maui
A Flood Advisory is posted for the island of Maui in Maui County until 12:45 a.m. At 9:42 p.m. the National Weather Service says radar indicated…
