Maui News

UPDATE:9:34 p.m. 11/15/15: On Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, police say Ignacio Rivera was located and his in good health.

Kyleigh Marie Hokuao Manual-Sagon and Kālōi Kalalena Lauleneke Combo Montalvo won the wahine and kāne overall titles respectively in this year’s event.

The Maui Department of Public Works will be closing down a portion of Central Avenue in Wailuku for one day only on Nov. 23, 2015.

Hale Kau Kau, a meal program for the hungry in South Maui, holds its 13th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. at the Wailea Blue Golf Course.

The Maui Police Department will join the Sheriff’s Department this weekend in conducting a one day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise.

The total number of burglaries is four more than reported the previous week. The total number of vehicle break-ins reported this week is four than the previous week. The total number of vehicle thefts increased dramatically, with 11 more than reported last week.

Firefighters and ocean safety personnel were called to assist a group of paddle boarders who reportedly became caught in a windline in waters offshore of Pōhau Park in West Maui at the spot often referred to as “S-Turns.”

The company provides cell phones to disadvantaged and disabled lower-income residents, and offers free and subsidized wireless service for eligible subscribers through the Lifeline low-income assistance program.

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is on Maui today for a congressional visit with students, farmers, businesses and healthcare professionals.

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 area was not picked up on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015.

The 113 lot subdivision would consist of 58 affordable single-family lots and 55 market rural lots on approximately 257 acres.

Hard Rock Cafe Maui is currently looking for volunteers to help distribute free Thanksgiving lunch to the homeless, hungry, or those who have fallen on tough times this year.

Some Hawaiian names that made the top 100 for boys in Hawaiʻi included: Kai, Keanu, Kainoa, Koa and Kainalu. Among the Hawaiian names on the list for girls were: Leilani, Malia, Anela, Naia and Kailani.

Maui police have recovered the stolen pickup truck involved in a felony traffic stop reported on Sunday at the drive thru of the Jack in the Box in Kahului, according to Maui Police Lieutenant William Juan.

Green was chosen to represent hope, renewal and well-being, and signify forward movement. It was launched to spark a national conversation regarding recognition of veterans.

Walmart announced today that it has hired more than 240 veterans across Hawaiʻi since the launch of its “Veterans Welcome Home Commitment” in May of 2013, guaranteeing a job offer to any eligible US veteran honorably discharged from active duty since that time.

The next commercial-free day at Haleakalā National Park will occur on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 (Makali’i, Hilo Moon). Commercial-free days are opportunities for Kanaka Maoli to conduct traditional cultural practices in the park without commercial tours present.

Maui-based Rising Sun Solar joins Sunrun, the largest dedicated residential solar company in the United States, in announcing its sponsorship of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.

The Pacific Cancer Foundation presents a Guns vs Hoses softball game in partnership with the Maui Police and Fire Departments this weekend to benefit Maui County cancer patients and survivors.

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the Coast of Central Chile, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.