Maui News
Olowalu Fire UPDATE: Honoapi‘ilani Highway OPEN
As of 4: p.m., Friday July 8, 2016, the Olowalu brush fire was estimated at around 300 acres.
County to Hold Memorial for Former Mayor Cravalho
Maui County will hold a public memorial service for former Mayor Elmer Cravalho on July 14, at 4:45 p.m. on the front lawn of the Kalana O Maui county building.
Capobianco Murder Trial: Lead Detective Cross-Examined
The defense team questions Sgt. Wendell Loo’s credibility regarding the case on day six of the Capobianco murder trial.
UPDATE: MPD Reports New Olowalu-Ukumehame Fire
Maui Now has received numerous communications from the public, as well as photos that confirm the Māʻalaea brush fire has apparently rekindled.
Happy Valley Brush Fire Started by Fireworks
Maui firefighters responded to a brush fire reported at Mokuhau Park in Happy Valley at 6:24 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
Pukalani Brush Fire Burns Half-Acre
Makawao firefighters responded to a brush fire on Alalani St. in Pukalani at 12:14 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016,
Day 6: Mā‘alaea Fire 90% Contained
Fire crews on Thursday morning, July 7, 2016, increased the containment estimates of the Mā‘alaea brush fire from 80 to 90%.
Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Maui County Dismissed
A Second Circuit Court Judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a former Maui County employee who alleged that he had been retaliated against by his workplace.
Women’s Health, Safety Get Support With New Laws
A total of nine bills were signed into laws this week by Gov. David Ige that support women’s safety and health issues.
DLNR Cites 10 Dirt Bikers in Kula Forest
DLNR officers issued 46 criminal citations and impounded 10 off-road motorcycles as evidence after they observed illegal dirt biking in Kula Forest Reserve.
Python Found on Maui Coffee Farm
A live snake was captured by a Maui coffee farm worker on Friday afternoon, July 1, 2016.
Haleakala Park Extends Comment Period for Nu‘u EA
Haleakalā National Park Service is working to protect and restore 2,115 acres of habitat for native species in Nu‘u on the leeward slope of Haleakalā.
DOH Investigates Additional Hepatitis Cases
Additional cases of hepatitis A infection have been reported to the state State Department of Health, increasing the number of confirmed cases to 31.
Capobianco Murder Trial: Details of Final Moments with Charli
Steven Capobianco recalls final moments with Charli Scott before she went missing back in February 2014.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Maui’s First Mayor
Gov. David Ige has ordered that US and state of Hawai‘i flags will flown at half-staff out of respect for the late former Maui County Mayor Elmer Cravalho.
Day Four: Mā‘alaea Fire 80% Contained
On day four, July 5, 2016, of the Mā‘alaea brush fire, fire crews have made some progress and are calling the 4,700 acre fire about 80% contained.
Man Dies Near Black Rock After Snorkeling Incident
Maui Police responded to the Black Rock area near the Sheraton Resort for a report of an unresponsive male being tended to by emergency personnel this morning.
Hali‘imaile General Store Announces Kama‘āina Summer Specials
Hali’imaile General Store has launched its Kama’āina Summer Specials with two ways to save, now through October.
Hawai‘i’s Marijuana and Opiate Use Near Record High
Marijuana usage in Hawai‘i increased from the first quarter 2016 from 2.4% to 2.9% in the second quarter, according to a workplace drug-use report.
Assistance Program Ready to Help HC&S Workers
The A Hui Hou Fund has been set up to provide HC&S displaced workers with emergency assistance. Applications are available online and at MUW in Wailuku.
