Maui News
Evaluation of Maui Fire Chief “Very Favorable”
“We are so fortunate to have the best Fire Chief in the state, and his positive attitude drifts down to the whole department,” said William “Butch” Soares, outgoing Chair of the Fire & Public Safety Commission.
Lawmakers Make Three Key Appointments in Special Joint Session
Prior to his appointment, Matsunaga worked for 12 years in the Legislature, starting as a budget analyst, and later as chief of staff for Speaker Joe Souki of Maui.
New Airport Initiative to Prevent Visitor Drownings
Ocean drowning is the leading cause of fatal injury among visitors to Hawaiʻi, accounting for nearly half of the total of all fatal injuries, according to officials with the State Department of Health.
Memorial for Murder Victim, Suspect Appears in Court
Handwritten notes, flowers and food are just some of the items being left at a memorial site outside of the Foodland Kehalani store in Wailuku where 24-year-old Kehau Farias Schmidt was fatally stabbed on Tuesday night.
Drought Results in “Primary Natural Disaster Area” Designation for Maui
On April 12, the US Drought Monitor reported that 98.3% of the state was abnormally dry or drier. Maui and Kalawao counties were designated as a natural disaster area on April 20, 2016, making all qualified farm operators in the locations eligible for low interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency, provided eligibility requirements are met.
Mark Earth Day with WS Merwin: To Plant a Tree
The poet laureate, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and environmental activist has dedicated his time to preserving and regenerating native plants at his home on Maui.
Conferees Agree to Add 20 Positions to Vector Control
With heightened vigilance amid the dengue outbreak on Hawaiʻi Island and the Zika outbreak in Brazil, conferees agreed to provide $1.2M for Vector Control.
Battle of the Badges: Maui Fire vs Police, April 30
Members of the Maui Police and Fire Departments will participate in a “Battle of the Badges” football game at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at War Memorial Stadium, as a fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui.
Maui Man Marks 100th Birthday with Zipline, Kitesurfing Adventures
With a GoPro in hand and youth in his heart, Glesne helped to document his own birthday adventure as the oldest-ever zipline participant at the Skyline Eco-Adventues’ Haleakalā course.
$10,000 Cash Reward Offered in Unsolved Murder at Kaʻa Point, Maui
Friends have renewed their plea for tips in the unsolved murder of Michael Colby at Kaʻa Point on Maui, and have posted a $10,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Conference Committee Meets on Maui Water Rights Bill
The negotiations continue as Alexander and Baldwin announced yesterday plans for the permanent release of water in seven East Maui streams. While lawmakers praised the release, the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation called the announcement a staged event and vowed to fight for the return of water to all streams that flow across ceded lands that are diverted for commercial enterprise.
New Certificate in Music Studies Offered At UH Maui College
UHMC has announced the establishment of a new Academic Subject Certificate in Music Studies. It is the second certificate in music offered by UHMC, following the program’s successful A.S.C. in Hawaiian Music.
Lānaʻi Fire Burns Brush Near Police Station
Firefighters on Lānaʻi doused a small grass fire behind the Lānaʻi Police Station on Tuesday afternoon following reports from witnesses who said they saw juveniles running from the area just before the fire broke out.
BREAKING: Historic Release – Water to Flow at Multiple East Maui Streams
The word comes after years of legal wrangling over water rights and demands from area kalo farmers and residents seeking a return of mauka to makai flows.
Legislative Conference Committee Begins Budget Negotiations
Early agreement on a number of budget items included $10 million in FY2017 for the state’s Open Doors program to help low-income families pay for preschool.
State of the Air: Honolulu Air Quality Among Best in US
Honolulu had no days when ozone reached unhealthy levels. Meantime, on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi where air quality is affected by volcanic activity…
UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Kehalani Foodland
A Kahului man in being held on $3,000,000 bail today following the fatal stabbing of his estranged wife within the Kehalani Foodland store in Wailuku.
Scholastic Plastic: Making the World a Better Place One Fork at a Time
Students found that 60% of the plastic garbage generated by students was plastic flatware, wrappers and bags. As a result of switching to reusable items, the school would eliminate 460 pounds of plastic trash every year.
Maui Young Democrats Host Council Upcountry Debate
This is the first debate of the 2016 election cycle and will feature the four candidates currently vying for the Upcountry County Council seat: Stacey Moniz, Eric Molina, Yuki Lei Sugimura, and Nāpua Greig Nakasone.
Restrooms at Kīhei Aquatic Center to Close for Renovations
The women’s restroom will be closed April 25-29, 2016; and the men’s restroom will be closed May 2-6, 2016.
