Maui News
Young Democrats of Maui to Host Debate Watch Party
The newly reformed Young Democrats of Maui County invites the public to view a live stream of the Democratic presidential debate on Sunday Jan. 17, 2016, at 4 p.m. at the MEDB Malcolm Center in Kīhei.
Maui Legislators to Hold Pre-Session Talk Story
Rep. Angus McKelvey and Sen. Rosalyn Baker will hold their annual Pre-Legislative Session Community Talk Story meeting on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, beginning at 10 a.m. at Kaunoa West Maui Senior Center in Lahaina.
Gov. Ige to Sign Lei for Paris Proclamation
Gov. David Ige thanked members of the Lei for Paris group in person this morning, Monday, Jan. 11, at the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort in Wailea.
Staff Shortage Affects Refuse Pickups in Kahului
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 Kahului area was not picked up today.
PGA Champions Event is a Win for Maui Nonprofits
The 2016 Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Kapalua brings a win for PGA golfer Jordan Spieth, but along with prestige, it brings Maui worldwide exposure and and charitable donations.
Long-Awaited Kīhei High School Breaks Ground
After decades of petitioning and planning, the long-awaited Kīhei High School in South Maui broke ground off Pi‘ilani Highway at 9 a.m. this morning, Monday, Jan. 11.
Oklahoma Man Dies as Result of Kayaking Accident
Curtis Quillin, 47, from Seminole, Oklahoma, died on Moloka‘i as a result of a kayaking accident on Jan. 10, 2016.
Waiko Road Tree Removal Work to Affect Traffic
Traffic along West Waiko Road will be affected by tree removal work on Jan. 11 to 15, 2016. The area will not be completely closed off, but traffic will be stopped intermittently between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each of those days.
Dain Kane Running for Maui County Council Seat
Former Maui County Councilmember Dain P. Kane announced that he will be running for the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū Maui County Council seat in the upcoming 2016 elections.
Stacey Moniz Vies for Upcountry Council Seat
Friends of Stacey Moniz announces its campaign kickoff, “2016: A Fresh Start,” on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
State Senator to Introduce Fireworks Legislation
State Sen. Will Espero (Dist. 19) is introducing legislation to resolve the state’s illegal fireworks problem, a public safety concern that has the potential to impact all Hawai‘i residents and businesses.
Lane Closures for Jan. 8–15
Old Haleakalā Highway in both directions; Hāna Highway in the eastbound direction between the Garden of Eden Arboretum and Keanae Road; Kuihelani Highway northbound between Honoapi‘ilani Highway and Pu‘unēnē Avenue.
Maui Crime, Dec. 27–Jan. 2: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, nine vehicle thefts, and 17 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Dec. 27 to Jan. 2, 2015. Of the nine vehicle thefts, one of the vehicles has since been recovered.
Holiday Checkpoints Result in 49 Arrests, 891 Citations
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is a national campaign aimed to prevent traffic crashes that result in death, injury and economic loss in our community due to impaired driving.
Go Maui: ‘It is Vital That Agriculture Be Kept a Part of Maui’
“For almost a thousand families of those workers employed by HC&S, this will mean challenging times, at least in the near term. It will also heavily impact businesses that provided agricultural supplies and support to HC&S over many years.”
Rep. Gabbard Calls for Ballistic Missile Sanctions Against Iran
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced support for the bipartisan Zero Tolerance for Terror Act, introduced in response to Iran illegally launching missiles last year.
Big Island Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged Valentine Kapiolani Gonsalves Jr., a 42-year-old Kona man, with murder and other offenses in connection with a shooting earlier this week in Hilo.
Staff Shortage Affects Refuse Pickup in Hali‘imaile and Pā‘ia
Due to a staff shortage, a residential refuse collection route in the Hali‘imaile and Pā‘ia areas was not picked up today.
Lt. Gov. Tsutsui: ‘Hawai‘i is Turning a Page in Its History’
“Alexander and Baldwin’s announcement is not only upsetting to the employees and their families, but also to our close-knit Maui community.”
Rep. Woodson: ‘Our Focus Will Now Be On Helping These Employees’
“We want to ensure that the acreage that is currently dedicated to sugar remains green and in productive agriculture.”
