Maui News

Wailea firefighters responded to a report of a small brush fire located near the Kīhei Regency Apartments in South Maui on Sunday night, Jan. 17, 2016.

Kula firefighters arrived at 8:11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, and found smoke coming from the first floor of a two-story residential duplex unit.

The Senate Majority, whose members are Democrats, say they are “committed to a vision and future for Hawai‘i that is economically viable and sustains our communities for generations to come.”

Witnesses to yesterday’s shark sighting incident in Wailea described the shark’s behavior as “aggressive,” saying a large tiger shark pursued ocean goers in the Ulua and Mokapu Beach areas.

Maui Now received reports of a shark sighting at Mokapu Beach in South Maui on Saturday morning, Jan. 16, 2016. Bystanders report that a tiger shark reportedly followed two people and exhibited aggressive behavior. No injuries were reported. DNLR was on scene at last report.

On Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, fire and ocean safety crews were kept busy responding to multiple ocean related incidents across the island.

Maui firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on the Honoapiʻilani Highway near DT Fleming Beach in West Maui on Saturday morning, Jan. 16, 2016. The incident was reported shortly before 8 a.m.

On Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at approximately 9:24 p.m., a Motor Vehicle Collision occurred at Dairy Road (fronting Maui Market Place) and 115 feet south of Ohekani Street in Kahului. The collision occurred as a pickup truck, traveling north on Dairy Road, collided into a pedestrian crossing westbound on Dairy Road.

Representatives with Maui Electric Company today released a statement in response to the County’s Guernsey Report which outlines energy options to the proposed NextEra/Hawaiian Electric deal.

A study recommended that Maui County seek an independent systems operator or regional transmission operator to oversee the electric grid and energy market.

An investigation revealed that the fire started from an electronic cigarette that was stored within one of the checked bags.

Two community meetings will be held this month to discuss upcoming concession contracts for road-based tours at Haleakalā National Park.

A man accused of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend will stand trial in March, according to new information released today by the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary.

Leaders say the Legislature will hold a modest opening to the session with a business as usual approach. Floor proceedings will not include entertainment, and family members, friends and guests will not be seated on the chamber floors.

On Maui, the summit will take place on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’sMcCoy Studio Theater in Kahului. The summit is scheduled for additional dates through Jan. 20 on Hawai‘i Island Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.

Justice department officials say 53-year-ol Karen M. Kapua, was charged yesterday with stealing $75,000 belonging to the County of Kauaʻi, and with money laundering arising out of her alleged use of a portion of the money to pay off her personal debts.

The Coast Guard is responding to a report of downed military aircraft off Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oʻahu.

Maui police responded to 16 burglaries, five vehicle thefts, and 18 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Jan. 3 to 9, 2016.

The first group of School Health Aides from local Maui schools has completed a new School Health Aide Certificate of Competence Level One training at UH Maui College.

The transfer of the lease is expected to close on June 30 and Kaiser is slated to begin operations on July 1, 2016.