Maui News
Coast Guard Responds to Mariner in Distress South of Maui
The Coast Guard responded to a distress call from the master of the 30-foot sailing vessel Kolina Thursday night 20 miles south of Maui.
25 Fugitives Arrested in Four-Day Crackdown in Kona
The four-day operation resulted in the arrest of 25 fugitives, the execution of 42 outstanding state arrest warrants, and generated a total bail amount of $686,750 for all warrants executed.
State Rep. McKelvey Agrees to Pay $2000
State Representative Angus McKelvey, who represents District 10 that includes West Maui, Māʻalaea, and North Kīhei, pleaded no contest today in district court for failing to file a complete and accurate candidate committee report and allowing an unauthorized person to receive and disperse campaign funds.
Halloween Traffic Enforcement Results in 6 Arrests, 27 Citations
Maui police made a total of six arrests and issued 27 citations during a Halloween traffic enforcement effort aimed at reducing impaired driving. This is separate from the three arrests and six traffic citations issued during the 2015 Halloween in Lahaina event on Front Street on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.
Maui’s Trucker Dukes Undergoes Surgery
At 6:23 a.m. HST, an update was posted saying, “Shauna just texted me Truckers done with surgery and they got it all she’s waiting to see him.”
Hāna Ball Park Restrooms Closed for Repairs
Due to the system backing up, the restrooms at Hāna Ball Park are closed for repairs and maintenance.
Staff Shortage Affects Refuse Pickups in Wailuku
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 Wailuku area was not picked up as planned on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.
Maui Crime Log Oct. 25–31: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 19 burglaries, 33 vehicle break-ins and six vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.
CONFIRMED: Bath & Body Works to Open Monday
CONFIRMED: Bath & Body Works will open at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, mall managers have confirmed. Bath & Body Works is one of the leading specialty retailers of personal care products and home fragrance. The store will offer customers access to affordable luxuries in pampering products, fragrances and gifts […]
Weekend Work for Utility Installations in Pāʻia
Work is slated to take place on Sunday night, Nov. 8, through Friday morning, Nov. 13, from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., nightly.
“Peter Boy” Kema’s Parents Arrested for Weapons and Drug Offenses
The parents of missing “Peter Boy” Kema Jr. were arrested this week on suspicion of multiple drug and weapons offenses. The recent arrests are part of a welfare fraud investigation.
UPDATE: House Fire at Kawailani Circle in Kīhei
Maui firefighters are on scene mopping up a fire at a two-story home on Kawailani Circle in Kīhei.
Qualified Applicants Sought for State Boards and Commissions
The Office of the Governor is looking for qualified volunteers to fill some 185 vacancies on boards, commissions and committees across the state.
Open House on Watershed Planning in West Maui
The West Maui Watershed Plan is a multi-agency effort that will propose a recommended strategy to address land-based sources of pollutants that adversely affect water quality and the health of coral reef ecosystems off shore of the five West Maui watersheds.
PHOTOS: Vehicle Fire in Waikapū Doused
Emergency crews are responding to a vehicle fire near Waikō Road in Waikapū. The fire has since been contained and Maui police have reopened travel to motorists in both directions. Sources tell us the roadway remains slick and motorists are advised to drive with caution in the area. A tow truck had arrived to remove the vehicle from the scene. Witnesses tell us that the drive and passengers appear to be uninjured.
11 Members Identified for Special Committee on New County Governance
The list includes: Doreen “Pua” Canto (Upcountry); Tony Takitani (Wailuku/Waiheʻe/Waikapū); Tamara Paltin (West Maui); Renee-May “Kehau” Filimoeʻatu (Kahului); Ray Phillips (South Maui); Jonathan Starr (East Maui); Paula Friel (Molokaʻi); Kay Okamoto (Lānaʻi); Kimo Haynes Jr. (Makawao/Haʻikū/Pāʻia); Dave DeLeon (At Large); and Madge Schaefer (At Large).
Nā Hale O Maui Home to Remain “Affordable in Perpetuity”
Nā Hale O Maui has completed construction on a home that is the organization’s very first new home that will be “affordable in perpetuity and will never be sold at market price,” according to the organization’s executive director, John Andersen.
Free Entry to Haleakalā On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11
Haleakalā National Park will waive entrance fees for all park visitors on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2015.
Naʻi Aupuni Informational Sessions Set for Maui
Na`i Aupuni informational sessions are planed at several Native Hawaiian events on Maui this month.
1st Maui Spirit of Survival Walk Against Breast Cancer Raises $3K
The 1st Annual Maui Spirit of Survival Walk Against Breast Cancer raised an estimated $3,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program.
