Maui News
Final committee action on county budget set for 10 a.m. Monday
The Budget and Finance Committee will make its final recommendation on Maui County’s fiscal year 2017 budget on Monday, May 2 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Committee Chair Riki Hokama announced.
Crews Douse Two Small Brush Fires Early Saturday Morning
Maui fire crews responded to two small early morning brush fires; one in Pāʻia and the other in Launiupoko on Saturday April 30, 2016.
Two Arrested in Murder of Man at Kaʻa Point
Maui police arrested a 16-year-old Wailuku teen and charged a 24-year-old Haʻikū man in connection with the March murder of 39-year-old Michael Colby of Kahului at Kaʻa Point.
Maui Water Holdover Bill HB2501 Passes House
The bill allows Alexander & Baldwin Inc. to continue a previously authorized disposition of water rights for three years or until its pending application for water rights is resolved, whichever occurs sooner.
Buzz OFF! Mosquito Repellents to Fight the Bite
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends insect repellents that contain picaridin, DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535 as the most effective in protecting yourself from Zika.
Multi-Agency Transportation Planning Group to Hold First Meeting
The Maui MPO was established to maintain federal compliance and provide Maui County with more decision-making power for projects connected to the urbanized (Wailuku-Kahului-Pāʻia) area.
Two Maui Entities Get Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
Maui Wellness Group, LLC and Pono Life Sciences Maui, LLC were announced today as the Marijuana Dispensary Licensees for the County of Maui. They are among a list of eight entities awarded licenses across the state to operate dispensaries in respective counties in Hawaiʻi.
Wes Lo Announces Departure from Maui Memorial Medical Center
Lo expressed a desire to see this transition through to completion, but said, “Kaiser should and will choose its own leadership team without the pressure of my incumbency.”
Kauaʻi Man Arrested in Connection With Monk Seal Beating
An arrest has been made in connection with the beating of a pregnant monk seal on Kauaʻi, reported earlier this week.
Parents Charged with Murder of Peter “Boy” Kema Jr.
Police on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi have charged a Pāhoa couple with murder in connection with the disappearance of their son 19 years ago. Peter Kema Jr., was six years old when he disappeared in 1997.
Vigil, Sign Waving Held in Honor of Maui Stabbing Victim
“The sad thing also about this situation is that Kehau really did do everything we would suggest. She went to the store, she didn’t go by herself. Someone went with her. She got a restraining order. When he violated the restraining order, she called the police. The police arrested him. Everything was working the way it was supposed to work, and I think that’s what makes this doubly tragic,” said Moniz.
War Memorial Complex Hosts Four Events This Saturday
A total of four community events are taking place at the Maui County War Memorial Sports Complex this Saturday, April 30, including: the Troy Barboza Torch Run, the Battle of the Badges football game, the 1st Annual Maui County Carnival, and a candlelight vigil ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
Kamalani: Free Informational Sessions for First-Time Homebuyers
Prices begin in the high $200,000s for a two-bedroom condominium home, and in the mid-$300,000s for a three-bedroom unit.
Maui Humane Society Hosts Pet Adoption, April 30
In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, the Maui Humane Society will host an adoption event on Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Petco in Kahului.
Milestone Reached in Dengue Fever Outbreak
The state and Hawai‘i County are standing down certain emergency response activities related to the dengue fever outbreak after 30 days of no new locally acquired cases.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 7M Vanuatu Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports a 7.0M (preliminary magnitude 7.3) earthquake occurred near Vanuatu. Based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
Judge: Supermarket Murder “Heinous, Horrific and Reprehensible”
A Maui police Sergeant testified that Schmidt could be heard saying, “I couldn’t take it anymore and I stabbed…
Lobster and Kona Crab Season Closes May 1
The season for fresh-caught ula (spiny lobster), ula papapa (slipper lobster) and Kona crab, ends this Sunday.
Hāna Landfill Partial Closure, Wednesday to Saturday
Due to insufficient staffing, the Hāna Landfill will close at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 27, through Saturday, April 30, 2016.
Haleakalā Joins Centenarian in Celebrating 100 Years
Haleakalā National Park joined former Civilian Conservation Corp member, Alvin “Uncle Rex” Ornellas over the weekend in celebrating their birthday as both turned 100 years old.
