Maui News
UPDATE: Swimmer Injured in Possible Shark Encounter at Wailea Beach
The victim suffered a laceration to his right shoulder; however, police say the injury was not life threatening.
Ban on Wildlife Trafficking, Ivory Sales Passes Legislature
If enacted, Senate Bill 2647 would be the largest state ban on the trafficking of products made from endangered wildlife in the United States.
Senate Passes HB2501, Opponents Seek Veto
Today the Hawaiʻi Senate passed House Bill 2501, a bill that allows Alexander & Baldwin to continue previously authorized water diversions for three years or until its pending application for water rights is resolved, whichever comes first.
Old Kahului Store Demolished
As parts of the building came down on Tuesday morning, spectators watched and wondered what would become of the area, which had served as a spot for tenants ranging from a sewing store, chiropractic offices and beauty salon in more recent memory.
Hawaiʻi Leaders Call for Funding To Fight Zika
Although there have been no “locally-acquired” cases in Hawaiʻi, there were nine confirmed cases of Zika since 2015, which includes a case of an infected infant born with microcephaly, a serious birth defect directly linked to Zika. Companies like Hawaiʻi Biotech are racing to develop a vaccine.
5th Annual Bluesmiths Paddle Imua, A Benefit for Camp Imua
Proceeds directly benefit Imua Family Services’ Camp Imua program for children with special needs, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next month.
Hawaiʻi Transgender Leaders to Deliver Petition to DOE
The group is seeking the establishment of guidelines and training to ensure students across the gender spectrum are respected and protected in schools.
Maui Water Rights Sign Waving Coincides With Floor Vote
A water rights wave-signing event takes place this morning (Tuesday, May 3) from 6:30 to 9 a.m. on Hāna Highway beginning at the bottom of Haleakalā Highway.
Environmental Coordinator to Discuss Coqui Frogs, Zika at Kiwanis Meeting
The Kiwanis Club of Kahului will host a talk by Maui County environmental coordinator, Rob Parsons at its meeting this afternoon, Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
Maui Students Receive Citizen-Scholar Awards
Maui County recipients include: Baldwin High School, Julia A. Kimoto; Hāna High & Elementary School, Precious Helekahi; Kekaulike High School, Isabelle Mosbarger; Lahainaluna High School, Natasha Currence; Lānaʻi High & Elementary School, Nicholas M. Niimi; Maui High School, Jacy M. Sera; and Molokaʻi High School, Cendall E. Manley.
258-Acre Hoku Nui Maui Community Includes Plans for Maui Hālau
Developers of the proposed Hoku Nui Maui community approval for a sustainable agricultural project in Piʻiholo with components that include affordable housing and a hula hālau.
Preschool Open Doors Program Application Period Extended
The program, which is currently serving more than 1,100 children statewide, provides child care subsidies to eligible low- and moderate-income families to pay preschool tuition.
UPDATE: Escapee From Maui Hospital Located, Arrested
UPDATE: On Monday, May 2, 2016 at about 1:10 p.m., Aukanaii KALALAU was located by police and placed under arrest for Escape in the Second Degree.
Kahoʻolawe Permitted Trolling Announced for May
Trolling will allowed for permitted vessels between 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and 11:59 p.m. on Sunday for May 7-8 and May 21-22.
Dunkin’ Donuts is Coming to Maui: Plans 15 Restaurants in Hawaiʻi
Under an agreement with Aloha Petroleum, Dunkin’ Donuts plans 15 restaurants in Hawaiʻi, including franchises on Maui, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and the Big Island.
Maui Democrats Host Annual Convention, May 7
Governor David Ige and US Senator Brian Schatz will keynote the Maui County Democratic Party’s Annual Convention on Saturday, May 7 at Maui Waena Intermediate School in Kahului.
Missing Person: Maui Man Last Seen 4/26
05/01/16 at about 2:34 p.m., 45 year old, Travis L. RUST was reported missing. He was not heard from or seen since 04/26/16.
Traffic Advisory Honoapiʻilani Hwy Due to Brush Fire
Motorists traveling to or from West Maui on are advised that they can expect heavy traffic on the Honoapi’ilani Hwy (30) in the area of Olowalu, near Cut Mountain/Mile Post Marker 17due to a brush fire reported on Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2016.
UPDATE: Nāhiku Water Restrictions End
Waterline repairs have been completed in the Nāhiku area and restrictions on water usage have been lifted. Water consumers may now resume normal water usage.
Woman Airlifted from Kings Trail in Mākena
Maui fire crews airlifted a 66-year-old Kīhei woman from the King’s Trail near La Perouse Bay in Mākena on Saturday, April 30, 2016.
