Maui News
Maverick Helicopters Receives FAA’s 2015 Award of Excellence
For the fifth consecutive year, Maverick Helicopters received the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2015 Award of Excellence “Diamond Award” for safety and training.
Maui High School Recruits Students for College Ready Program
Program facilitators say they are accepting applications from current 8th grade students from Lokelani Intermediate School and Maui Waena Intermediate School, as well as current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students from Maui High School for the 2016-2017 school year.
Update: Missing Kula Woman Located
According to police reports, Roth was last seen at Little Beach in Makena on the 31st in the company of a Caucasian male known only as “Shaggy.” Police say Roth has not been back to her Kula residence or workplace since.
Father and Son Arrested for Suspicion of Arson in Gas Station Fire
Police allege the suspects’ sprayed gasoline on the pump, lit it on fire then fled the area.
Maui Police: 11 Unclaimed Remains at Forensic Facility
Maui police say they hope to get in touch with family members of the deceased to notify next of kin. If they are unable to find family members within a reasonable amount of time, they are submitted for disposition and the bodies remain at the facility until the mortuary gets approval from MedQuest to cremate.
Maui Crime, Jan. 24–30: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 9 burglaries, 8 vehicle thefts, and 13 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Jan. 17 to 23, 2016.
Kīpahulu Landslide Wipes Out Road Shoulder: Emergency Closures Planned
The Piʻilani Highway in Kīpahulu near Mile 37 will be closed from Feb. 16 to Feb. 19, and from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Nominations Sought for 2016 Maui High School Hall of Honor Awards
The Maui High School Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 6th Annual Maui High School Hall of Honor Awards for 2016.
Four Seasons Resort Lāna‛i Now Open
The Four Seasons Resort Lāna‛i is now open following the completion of an eight month multi-million-dollar renovation project at the Mānele Bay property.
Homebuyer Guidance Offered for Kamalani Affordable Neighborhood in Kīhei
The new Kamalani neighborhood in North Kīhei broke ground in mid-January. Upon completion, the community is currently envisioned to encompass approximately 600 homes…
Neighbor Island Lawmakers Ask Ige Not to Sign Cesspool Rule Change
Nearly a dozen legislators are asking Governor David Ige not to sign off on a proposed state Department of Health rule change that if passed, would ban new cesspools statewide.
Hirono Nominates 3 Maui Students to 2020 US Service Academies
Three Maui students are among a list of 46 across the state nominated to US military service academies by US Senator Mazie Hirono for the Class of 2020.
Maui Mayor and Budget Director to Discuss TAT, GET, Homeless
Topics to be covered include the Transient Accommodations Tax, General Excise Tax, beach liability, issues relating to homelessness, new road from Māʻalaea over the “pali,” and the possible consolidation of some state and county departments.
Good Luck Maui: Hawaiʻi ACT Exam is March 1, 2016
On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 11th graders throughout our state will be taking the American College Testing exam, commonly referred to as the ACT.
Kīpahulu Visitor Center to Close Wednesday and Thursday for Repairs
The Kīpahulu Visitor Center in East Maui will close on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 3 and 4, 2016 so structural repairs can be made to a ceiling beam.
Crews Assist Couple with Overturned Kayak, Kite Surfers in Distress
Lahaina firefighters arrived at the Kahana Outrigger, on Lower Honoapiilani Road at 12:09 p.m. Witnesses pointed out an overturned kayak about 250 yards offshore.
New York Woman Airlifted After Injury on “Bamboo Forest” Trail
A visitor was airlifted from Kailua yesterday in the area often referred to as the “Bamboo Forest” trail after slipping on a rock and injuring her ankle in the stream.
WestJet Flight from Vancouver to Maui Aborted Due to Blown Tire
WestJet spokesperson, Lauren Stewart tells Maui Now the incident involved flight 1876 during its departure from Vancouver International Airport Monday morning.
Staff Shortage Affects Refuse Pickups in Haʻikū, Pāʻia
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, announced that due to a staff shortage, a residential refuse collection route in the Haʻikū and Pāʻia areas was not picked up today, Feb. 2, 2016.
Hōkūle‘a’s Natal Arrival to Mark 1st Time on South America Continent
The 241 mile journey to Natal is currently underway and is expected to take approximately two days to complete. After the upcoming stop in Brazil, Hōkūle‘a will continue to the Caribbean before sailing north and visiting cities along the East Coast of the US.
