Maui News
Landslide to Result in Temporary Closure of Hāna Highway
Hāna Highway (Route 360) will be closed at Mile 6.1 near the Nāʻiliʻilihāʻele Stream Bridge, on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Loose Pets Pose Danger to Nēnē Goslings During Nesting Season on Kauaʻi
Reports of loose dogs and cats hunting nēnē have been on the rise island-wide this breeding season, with four goslings found dead along the side of Kīlauea Road on Feb. 10, 2016.
New Locally Acquired Case of Dengue on Big Island
This case comes after nearly two weeks of no newly identified infectious cases related to the current outbreak.
Evening Meeting Explores County Manager Form of Government
Special Committee Chair Tony Takitani said, “We have heard from the two most recent mayors, as well as national and local experts, but would like to hear from more Maui County residents before making a recommendation.”
Firefighters Douse Three Brush Fires at Pu’unoa
PU’UNOA SUBDIVISION BRUSH FIRES, WEST MAUI: 9:45 p.m., 3/9/16, Maui firefighters responded to three small brushfires in Pu’unoa, on the Lahaina side of Hokiokio Road. No structures were damaged, and residents say the fires appear to have been suspicious. Crews had the fires contained and we’re conducting mop up operations into the night.
County Defends Solid Waste Costs Following Release of Audit Report
“Unfortunately the audit’s findings were skewed because the auditor refused to use the county’s evaluation of how much landfill space is worth,” county officials contend.
Nāpili and Honokōwai Customers Asked to Conserve Water
Department officials say the request comes following a Maui Electric power failure in Nāpili at approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday night, March 8, 2016.
State v. Capobianco Murder Trial Continued Again, Scheduled in May
The trial for Steven Capobianco was scheduled to commence on March 14, but has been continued to May 23, 2016 following a request for continuance from defense attorneys today.
Petition Filed to Increase Water Flow at Nā Wai ‘Ehā
The petition states that HC&S’s closure presents new circumstances that the Water Commission must address in fulfilling its ongoing public trust duties to restore stream flows to Nā Wai ‘Ehā.
Lānaʻi Gym to Undergo Month-Long Closure After Lead Abatement
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Lānaʻi Gym will close Monday, March 14 through April 15, 2016 for repairs and exterior painting following lead abatement procedures.
Storm Damage Forces Closure of Kahului Service Center
Due to severe storm damage the main service center of the Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing (DMVL), located at the Maui Mall in Kahului, has been closed until further notice.
Administration’s Estimate of Waste-to-Energy Net Cost Off by $35M
An audit of the county’s Solid Waste Division reveals the county’s 20-year waste-to-energy contract is projected to cost $1.7 million per year more than presented to the council, Budget and Finance Committee Chair Riki Hokama announced today.
Trump Wins All Four Counties in Hawaiʻi GOP Caucus
The AP Interactive shows that Trump took the top spot in all four counties with Maui voters casting 678 votes for Trump out of the 1440 votes tallied for 47% of the Maui County vote.
New Remote Technology Explored to Address Water Quality Issues on Maui
The multi-probe is capable of providing continuous, real-time water quality data, a major advancement compared to traditional grab-sample techniques currently being used on Maui.
Special Needs Kids to Compete in 4th Annual Imua Keiki O Ke Kai
World-class ocean athlete Andrea Moller hosts the 4th Annual Imua Keiki o Ke Kai, a unique event to provide children with special needs an opportunity to bond and participate in ocean sports.
Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries, Struck by Car on South Kīhei Road
The collision occurred as a red 2014 Ford four door sedan, operated by a 53 year old female from San Mateo, California, was traveling northbound on S. Kīhei Road when she struck a 44 year old male from Wailea, who was walking southbound towards traffic within the northbound lane of the roadway.
Hawaiʻi Senate Forwards More Than 260 Bills to House
The Hawai‘i State Senate today passed 265 bills on third reading ahead of this week’s cross over deadline. Measures advancing to the House include bills to address homelessness, invasive species, elections by mail and equal pay.
Central Maui Regional Sports Complex to Open March 12
The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the first phase of the Central Maui Regional Sports Complex this Saturday, March 12, 2016.
Hirono Presses Forest Service to do More to Combat Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death
Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death, first observed as impacting 15,000 acres of Hawai‘i Island’s ‘ōhi‘a forest in 2014, now has spread to twice that, with more than 30,000 acres affected.
Update: Two on Maui Wanted for Questioning in Criminal Investigation
Maui police are requesting the public’s help in locating Micheal Roy Soto Jr. and Sandra M. Kahikina who are wanted for questioning in an ongoing criminal investigation.
