Maui News
Maui Police Warn of Counterfeit $50 Bills
The department notes that offenders often times use authentic $1 bills, and re-print a larger denomination on it. This method will create a false positive when utilizing a counterfeit pen.
Maui Crime, Dec. 6–12: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 18 burglaries, three vehicle thefts, and 13 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Dec. 6 to 12, 2015.
Maui Police to Crack Down on Holiday DUIs
The enforcement campaign runs from now until Jan. 2, 2016. Maui police will be increasing the number of patrols, and setting up intoxication control checkpoints.
Surfrider’s Final Beach Cleanup of 2015
Surfrider’s Final Beach Cleanup of 2015, Saturday, Dec. 19 at “Big Beach” in Mākena.
Group Remains Committed to Native Hawaiian Convention Processes
The announcement comes after Na‘i Aupuni announced its termination of the Native Hawaiian election process amid delays caused by ongoing litigation.
Interim Admin Rules Posted for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The initial open application period for licensing begins Jan. 12, 2016 and closes on Jan. 29, 2016.
Native Hawaiian Election Process Terminated; Convention to Proceed
Na‘i Aupuni has terminated the Native Hawaiian election process, but will go forward with a four-week-long ‘aha (constitutional convention) in February.
VIDEO: Maui’s Trucker Dukes Made Honorary Firefighter
Beloved Maui boy, Trucker Dukes, who has been battling a rare and aggressive cancer for about a year, was recognized today as an honorary firefighter with the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety.
UPDATE: Woman, Son Located in Good Health
Maui police say Randi Norton and her son have been located. Police say the child was found to be in good health and is now in the custody of his father. Police thanked the public for their assistance.
10,000 Inspections of Food Establishments Completed
The recent inspections covered about 6,000 such establishments on Oʻahu, 1,800 on Hawaiʻi Island, 1,700 in Maui County, and 690 on Kauaʻi.
Hokama Calls for Parity, Fairness in Ag Tax Assessments
“I am considering solutions to avoid “gentleman-farmers” or those who use farming as a way to obtain tax breaks,” Hokama said.
Mālama Maui Nui Puʻunēnē Baseyard Burglarized
Mālama Maui Nui welcomes any information that might lead to the return of their equipment, no questions asked. A list of the organization’s needs can be found at our website at mauinow.com.
Maui Road Work: Dec. 12-18, 2015
The state Department of Transportation has announced several lane closures in effect on roadways in Maui County between Saturday, Dec. 12, and next Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.
$1K Donated to Doris Todd for Preschool Air Conditioning
School representatives say the preschool classrooms are at the bottom of the school property, where air flow is blocked by other classrooms and there are no trees to shade the buildings.
Monsanto’s Molokaʻi Achieves Wildlife Habitat Council Certification
Monsanto Hawaiʻi has announced that it’s Molokaʻi farm has become the first company in Hawaiʻi to achieve “Wildlife at Work” certification by the nonprofit Wildlife Habitat Council.
Maui Kicks Off 110th Anniversary of Filipinos in Hawaiʻi
The Filipino community on Maui kicks off a year-long celebration on Sunday, Dec. 20 to mark the 110th Anniversary of the arrival of the first Sakadas in Hawaiʻi.
Signing Santa Celebration Held in Support of Maui Deaf Youth Education
Maui Deaf Friends held a Deaf Awareness day at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center Dec. 10 by providing skits done in American Sign Language by some of the leaders in Maui’s Deaf Community.
Hāna Pier Improvements Proposal to be Discussed
Proposed improvements to Hāna Pier in East Maui will be discussed during an informational meeting hosted by the state Department of Transportation, Harbors Division on Dec. 17, 2015.
Frozen Raw Imported Oysters Recalled, Associated With Norovirus
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has issued a recall notice for frozen, raw oysters imported from Korea and sold in bulk to distributors and food establishments in Hawaiʻi.
Maui Boy Selected for Role in “Aloha Santa” Christmas Movie
Maui’s Ryan Ursua, a 5th grader at Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School, has been cast in the Christmas comedy movie “Aloha Santa” staring comedian/actor George Lopez.
