Maui News
State Begins Negotiations with Kaiser for Maui Hospital Partnership
State begins negotiations with Kaiser Permanente for a partnership with Maui hospitals. State hopes to finalize an agreement by the end of the year.
UDPATE: Service Restored to Maui County Phone Lines
Hawaiian Telcom is experiencing technical problems which have caused widespread phone services outages throughout Maui County and parts of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
ʻUlupalakua and Kanaio Customers Urged to Conserve Water
Water customers in the ʻUlupalakua, Kamaʻole and Kanaio areas of Maui are being urged to conserve water as the Maui Department of Water Supply works to resolve water supply issues.
Second Maui Officer Arrested for Alleged Bribery of Witness
Maui police arrested a second officer on allegations of bribery of a witness.
Kula Produce Breaks Ground at New Maui Lani Location
Kula Produce’s new Maui Lani Village Center facility is expected to be completed near the end of 2016.
Sneak Peak: Pacific Warriors Series Premiere
The series highlights the sport of kayak fishing and follows Maui’s own Jon Jon Tabon who sets out to catch a 500 pound marlin.
Halloween at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
In addition to store-to-store trick-or-treating, the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will be offering a limited supply of non-food items for trick-or-treaters in support of the Teal Pumpkin Project, plus buying candy back Nov 1-5 and donating the sweets to Operation Gratitude, which sends care packages to service men and women overseas, first responders, wounded warriors and other veteran groups. Store-to-store trick-or-treating starts at 5 p.m. on Halloween.
EPA Enforces Ban on Large Capacity Cesspools at Hāna Resort
The US Environmental Protection Agency completed enforcement actions with the Travaasa Hotel Hāna Resort in East Maui for failure to close its large capacity cesspool. Travaasa will pay a penalty of $187,500.
Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Again: 22 Years in a Row
Maui topped Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s Best Island in the US list for the 22nd consecutive year and received the highest score of any destination in the entire poll, the publication reports.
MFD: Kīhei Fire Intentionally Set
The incident was reported at 2:24 p.m. near Kaiwahine Street in South Maui and burned 2 acres of brush. Witnesses reported seeing a juvenile male lighting the grass on fire, then fleeing the area.
Molokaʻi Community Plan Advisory Meetings, Oct. 21-22
Department officials will review the Draft Community Plan, Chapters 1 – 10, regarding Molokai’s future, environment, hazards, economic development, land use, housing, community design, infrastructure, public facilities and services as well as implementation and monitoring.
Maui’s Baldwin and ʻĪao School Improve in Latest Strive HI Results
Maui’s Kīhei Charter School was identified as the top scoring school for 11th Grade ACT scores with a 75% score, the highest in the state.
Maui Animal Enthusiasts Invited to “Bark in the Park”
Organizers say the event promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for humans and dogs while raising awareness and funds for Maui’s homeless pets.
Group Seeking Election Forms Nā Makalehua Collective
There are two Maui candidates identified as members of Nā Makalehua: ‘Olu Campbell and Kaniela Ing. Nā Makalehua is a collective consisting of 19 individuals who are seeking delegate seats to participate in the Na‘i Aupuni Native Hawaiian constitutional convention.
Second Suspect Arrested in Kahului Police Chase
Maui police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a police pursuit that led to the lockdown of several schools in Central Maui on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. Joshua K. Detillion, 26, of Waiheu, was arrested at around 12:57 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015.
Lahaina Man Succumbs to Injuries in Deadly “eBike” Crash
A Lahaina man succumbed to injuries sustained in an “eBike” crash in West Maui over the weekend. Maui police have since identified the man as…
Manta Ray Viewing Subject of Proposed New Rules
Officials say commercial manta ray night snorkeling and diving tours at Makako Bay fronting the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort in Kona have expanded considerably, and regulation is in order to preserve the resource and prevent dangers posed by overcrowding.
No Immediate Advisories After 3.0 Maui Earthquake
There were no immediate advisories issued following a preliminary magnitude 3.0 earthquake reported at 3:18 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 about 19 miles SW of Kīhei in South Maui.
Development of “Safety Ambassador” Program Sought for Wailuku
A public meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Good Shepherd Church in Wailuku.
Phone Scam: Businesses Targeted by Utility Impersonators
Business customers have reported receiving telephone calls saying their electric bill is delinquent and that they’re subject to same-day disconnection.
