Maui News
Hana Man Arrested for Allegations of Meth Trafficking
On Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 at 3:25 p.m., officers from the Hana Patrol district arrested John Christopher NG (35) of Hana following a Grand Jury Indictment
Surveillance Image Released of Alleged Theft Suspect
Police say the theft was reported between 12:33 p.m. and 12:55 p.m. at the Ilori Store at the Shops at Wailea.
Early Morning Brush Fire in Launiupoko
Lahaina firefighters doused a small 2,000 square foot brush fire reported in the early morning hours on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 in Launiupoko.
Unscheduled Cane Fire in Pāʻia
An unscheduled cane burn was reported on Saturday morning, Feb. 27, 2016 in a field above the Pāʻia Gym off of Baldwin Avenue on Maui.
Kahikinui Brush Fire Now 2 Weeks Old, Mop-Up Continues
Maui fire crews addressed numerous smoke calls on just about every day this past week.
Puʻunēnē Bagasse Fire Likely Result of Spontaneous Ignition
Fire crews arrived on scene to find a 50 x 50 foot pile of bagasse, standing about 15 feet high on fire.
225 Maui Students Plant 317 Threatened Silverswords at Summit
During February, a total of 225 students on Maui planted 317 federally threatened `āhinahina (silverswords) at the summit of Haleakalā as part of the Centennial celebrations.
Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of Lahaina Bank
Police say the suspect gave the female teller a bag and demanded she place money within while he brandished an unknown type of firearm.
732 Humpbacks Tallied in 2016 Great Whale Count
Researchers speculate that the strong El Nino may be having an effect on whale migration, noting the whales began arriving later this year, and saying that it is likely that the peak of the season has yet to occur.
Take a $29 “Leap” With Mokulele Airlines
In celebration of Leap Year, Mokulele Airlines announced they are offering a one-day, one-way $29 fare for travel today, Feb. 29, 2016.
Māʻalaea Pickup Accident Claims Life of Pāʻia Man
A 37-year-old Pāʻia man suffered fatal injuries in a weekend traffic accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Māʻalaea at the North Kīhei Road intersection. Maui police have since identified the man as Ilya Romanovich Vinokur.
Maui Humane Society Seeks Help for Dog’s Medical Needs
Fitz has many medical issues that need to be addressed including a broken jaw, abscessed wounds, atrophied muscles, internal parasites and debris-irritated eyes.
Protesters Continue to Seek End to Maui Cane Burning
A group of protesters held signs outside of the State Building in Wailuku on Friday on the heels of a hearing on Wednesday in which the state was able to postpone a temporary injunction on cane burning.
Vehicle on Ledge in Kahakuloa
Emergency crews are on the scene of a vehicle hanging partially off of a ledge in Kahakuloa. The incident was reported at around 1:45 p.m. along the Kahekili Highway near Mile 14.
Hawaiʻi Selected to Receive Federal Assistance to Address Homelessness
The funds will be used on plans to increase individual tenancy support for Medicaid beneficiaries who are chronically homeless and expand housing development opportunities.
Kahikinui Brush Fire Flare-up Burns Another 300 Acres
The Kahikinui brush fire increased by another 300 acres yesterday after a flare-up Wednesday afternoon jumped firebreaks on the mauka perimeter.
Rocker Helps Longtime Montessori School Expand
Montessori Hale O Keiki has big plans to grow, in and beyond its current site in Kihei. Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar played a crucial role in the expansion.
Pā‘ia Mural Project Scheduled for Feb. 26–28
808 URBAN will organize its first mural project on Maui in Pā‘ia, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 26 through 28. Participants are asked to meet at the Pā‘ia Municipal Parking Lot on Hāna Highway, where the mural will be painted on a 84-foot-long by 7-foot high wall.
Ocean Education Focus of Weekend Events at Maui Boat Ramps
DOCARE officers will be on hand this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27 and 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at both the Kīhei and Māla boat ramps.
Kahikinui Brush Fire Flare Up Burns Toward Dense Forest
Maui fire crews returned to the scene of a stubborn brush fire in Kahikinui after homesteaders reported a flare-up on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24, 2016.
