Maui News
Fast-track Affordable Housing Project Seeks 70 units in Wailuku
The 70 unit Waiʻale Affordable Housing project is proposed for development on 10.36 acres just north of Waikapū Gardens in Wailuku.
Maui Mail Carriers Seek Help to “Stamp Out Hunger”
Mail carriers on Maui will be collecting food donations this Saturday, May 14th as part of the 24th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive.
Kaiser Names New Leadership for Maui Health System
Kaiser today appointed Ray Hahn and Dr. David Ulin, MD to oversee care delivery operations at all three Maui facilities: Kula Hospital & Clinic, Lānaʻi Community Hospital and Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Traffic Advisory: Landslides on Hāna Highway
State Highways crews are performing roadwork on Hāna Hwy (360) between MP 11-16 due to landslides reported at around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
Maui Lifeguards Continue Fight for Better Pay
Supporters want the committee to fund an arbitration award for Maui Ocean Safety officers. Maui is the only county in the state that has yet to approve funds.
Man Accused in Murder at Kaʻa Point Pleads Not Guilty
A Haʻikū man charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of a man at Kaʻa Point in Kahului, pleaded not guilty in Wailuku District Court yesterday.
County Submits Draft Molokaʻi Community Plan Update
Community plans guide the growth of specific community plan regions and are updated every ten years.
Man Accused of Slaying at Supermarket Pleads Not Guilty
Murder suspect Stephen B. Schmidt, 45, entered a not guilty plea to all five counts before Second Circuit Court Judge Richard Bissen on Tuesday morning, May 10, 2016.
Maui Special Committee Makes Recommendation for New Government Structure
Instead of going with one or the other, the current proposal seeks a structure that would include both a county manager and an elected mayor.
222 Gallon Wastewater Overflow in Lahaina
A wastewater overflow of approximately 222 gallons occurred on Monday, May 9, 2016, at the intersection of Ilikahi Street and Alio Street in Lahaina.
Helicopter Salvage of Grounded Vessel at “Little Beach” Completed
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation hired a salvage contractor to secure the boat with lines, then lift it by helicopter to a truck parked in the Mākena State Park parking lot.
Salvage of Wrecked Boat at Hāna Bay Ongoing
Since Sunday, the vessel’s owner, Devin Coverdale remains on site actively removing debris as it washes ashore.
Unidentified Object Washes Ashore at Spreckelsville
Authorities say the item appeared to be some type of Naval sonar equipment, but the DLNR Maui Boating District Manager is looking into the case to assess what it is and how to get it removed.
600 to Earn UHMC Degrees on Maui and Molokaʻi
An estimated 600 students on Maui and Molokaʻi will graduate from the University of Hawai’i Maui College during ceremonies scheduled this week.
Maui Flood Watch Until Tuesday Morning 5/10/16
An area of heavier showers with rain rates in excess of 1 inch per hour will be moving onto windward areas through the morning.
51 Foot Sailboat Washes Up At Hāna Bay
Authorities say a 35-year-old man from British Columbia, Canada arrived a short time later after hearing about the grounding of his boat, the “Cebadora.”
Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i Kick off 38th Annual Charity Walks
Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i residents gathered for their Charity Walks today, Saturday, May 7, raising a total of $58,875 from both islands.
Honolua and Paia Fires Reported Early Saturday
Early Saturday morning, May 7, 2016, Maui fire crews responded to a cane fire in Paia and a brush fire at Honolua Bay in West Maui.
Grounded Vessel at “Little Beach” to be Removed on Monday
Crews will close Mākena State Park on Monday May 9, while an early morning helicopter salvage operation is underway to fly out a grounded vessel located on inaccessible part of the shoreline.
Six Maui County Schools to Benefit from Heat Abatement Bill
Maui County schools on the list are: Kaunakakai Elementary, Kilohana Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate, Lihikai Elementary and Maui High School.
