Maui News

Puna Man Arrested on Suspicion of Triple Murder

Police found the body of an adult woman in a vehicle and two additional bodies within a home where a disturbance was reported early Friday morning.

South Maui Water Service Interruption: Tuesday, May 10

The service interruption is due to waterline repairs and will begin at 8 a.m., and may continue for up to six hours.

Parents Urged to Enroll Kids in Kindergarten

The 2016-17 public school calendar is slated to start on Aug. 1, 2016. Children must be 5 years old on or before July 31 to enter kindergarten.

Police Renew Request for Information in Fatal Shooting of Horse in Makawao

The incident was reported in May of last year in a pasture next to Seabury Hall.

Free Meals Offered at Summer Upward Bound

Meals will be provided to all eligible children enrolled in the Upward Bound six-week Summer Academy free of charge.

Maliko Gulch Fire Rekindles

Department officials say the fire is believed to have rekindled from a fire first reported in the same area last week Friday, April 29th.

Still Afloat: Ocean Safety Bargaining Unit Agreement Resurfaces

The contract includes a 17% increase in wages because of the employees’ reallocation to a new bargaining unit. In Maui County, approximately 50 ocean safety officers will be affected.

UPDATE: Maui Police Launch Murder-Suicide Investigation at Kahului Home

A murder-suicide investigation has been initiated at a Kahului home where a 69-year-old man and his 67-year-old ex-wife were found deceased on Thursday morning.

Cochran Proposes New Requirements for Board of Ethics, Planning Commission

Her proposal calls for at least two members of the Board of Ethics to be licensed attorneys and to include leaders of environmental protection and Hawaiian cultural groups on county planning commissions.

Rubbish Fire – Alamaha Street

12:08 p.m. 5/5/16, Both lanes of Alamaha Street between 181 and 173 are currently closed due to a rubbish fire. Please avoid this area until further notice.

Visitor From China Dies, Pulled from Twin Falls on April 17

A female visitor from China who suffered injuries in an accident reported on April 17, 2016, has since died, according to Maui police.

Senate OKs $230M for Maui, Includes $37.5M for Kihei High School

Funding allocation includes: $37.5 million for design and construction for new high school in Kīhei; $770,000 for air conditioning and improvements at Lahainaluna High school; and $1.95 million for improvements at Maui High School.

Maui Police Campaign Nets 3,779 Citations, 769 for Distracted Driving

During the one month of enforcement, Officers issued a total of 3,779 citations. Of those, 769 citations were for Mobile Electronic Device Violations (Distracted Driving), 23 were issued to School or Construction Zones. Other citations included are, Speeding 341, Seatbelt 180 and other violations totaling to 2,466.

TV Series “SEARCH Hawaiʻi, Where Food Meets Culture” Nominated for Two Emmys

The show is produced by Yvonne Biegel of Kīhei, Maui and is hosted by waterman and Chef Michael Lofaro and Maui’s Kainoa Horcajo.

Bail Maintained for Haʻikū Man Accused in Murder at Kaʻa Point

A preliminary hearing concluded today for a Haʻikū man charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of 39-year-old Michael Colby at Kaʻa Point in Kahului on March 19, 2016.

Police Release Photo of Alleged Theft Suspect

Police say the suspect is responsible for an alleged theft incident in Kīhei reported at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

Cinco de Mayo Impaired Driving Enforcement

Starting this Thursday, May 5th, The Maui Police Department will be participating in the campaign sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

East Maui Kalo Culture: A Thirst for Water

“All these areas were populated in taro from Hāna to Keʻanae and Wailuanui. Today we see less,” said Hoshino. “Everything precious to us from wai (water) to ʻāina (land) to ocean because that’s our connection.”

Free Meal Program Expands to Hāna and Lānaʻi

A federal program that offers free meals to students in schools with high poverty rates, has expanded from a pilot program with just seven Hawaiʻi campuses to 30 schools across the state.

Seabury Hall Wins State Math Bowl

Seabury Hall’s team is coached by math department chair, Sean Wilson, and is comprised of junior Jesse Doan, sophomore Shelby Ferrier, and freshman David Shiraki.
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