Maui News
Molokaʻi Man Dies After Accidental Shooting
A 24-year-old Molokaʻi man has since died after reports that he accidentally shot himself with a gun on Monday afternoon, police said. Police have since identified the man as Marianito Alavazo, Jr. of Maunaloa, Molokaʻi.
Mililani’s Auliʻi Cravalho Cast as Disney Princess Moana
Fourteen-year-old Auliʻi Cravalho of Mililani was discovered by an Oʻahu casting agent while singing at a charity competition.
Update: Lahaina Man Last Seen Saturday Located
UPDATE: 1:17 p.m., 10/7/15, Charles Kahunanui has since been located and is in good health, according to an update issued by Maui police.
Mayor’s Task Force on Homeless Positive After First Meeting
“Those in attendance were enthusiastic, but also know very well that the task before them is not a simple one,” said County Communications Director Rod Antone.
UH to Unveil New Volume on Native Hawaiian Law
The 1,400-page volume entitled “Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise” provides additional or new perspectives on legislative action, court cases and legal decision-making that have impacted the field over the past quarter century.
Landfill Partial Closures for Molokaʻi and Hāna
Due to insufficient manpower, the Molokaʻi Landfill will close early at 1 p.m. from today, Oct. 6 through Oct. 10, and again from Oct. 13 to 17; and the Hāna Landfill will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015.
Hawaiian Airlines Flight to Maui Diverted Back to Oʻahu After Engine Trouble
Passengers described a “sudden, loud, whining” noise. Passengers tell Maui Now that “the pilots and crew handled everything really well and everyone was very calm.” No injuries were reported.
Power Restored to Makawao, Waiehu After Heavy Rains
At approximately 8:40 p.m., about 1,910 customers in Makawao lost service when a tree fell on lines along Baldwin Avenue, Maui Electric representatives said.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Honokahua Bay
Heavy rains prompted the issuance of a brown water advisory today at Honokahua Bay in West Maui.
Free Workshops on How to Influence State Laws
Tonight’s workshop begins at 6 p.m. at the Kīhei Public Library and is designed to help citizens learn how to participate in the Hawaiʻi legislative process.
Missing Person: Man Who Lives on Boat Reported Missing
Thomas Warren Hansen, known to his friends by “Sailor Tom” and “Tom Beard,” was reported missing on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 by a family member. According to Maui police, Hansen lives on a boat moored off of Māla Wharf in Lahaina. He is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5’11” tall, weighing 168 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes.
VIDEO: Volunteers Help Coral Bleaching Research at First Bleachapalooza Event
More than two dozen people gathered at Kahekili Beach Park on Maui over the weekend for the statewide “Bleachapalooza” event, organized to bring attention to the damaging effects of coral bleaching in the islands.
Dog Rescued from Earth Crack in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Search-and-rescue rangers safely extracted a pet dog from a 20-foot-deep crack in the earth at the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawai‘i on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.
Native Hawaiians Reminded of Certification Deadline to Vote in ʻAha
The deadline to be certified to vote in the upcoming election of delegates to the Native Hawaiian Constitutional Convention or ʻAha is on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015.
Council to Consider Resolutions on Water, Smoking in Vehicles, Minimum Wage
The Maui County council will consider resolutions to approve for inclusion in the 2016 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties Legislative Package bills that: (1) prohibit smoking in motor vehicles occupied by minors; (2) increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour in 2019; and (3) allow persons with disabilities to indicate on their identification cards their disability.
Maui Lane Closures for Oct. 3 – 9
On the roadways, the state Department of Transportation has four projects scheduled this week on Maui County roads.
Road Work Begins in Summit District of Haleakalā
Road work begins at 8 a.m. today, Monday, Oct. 5, in the Summit District of Haleakalaā National Park, and continues through Wednesday, Oct. 7. Sunrise and sunset viewing and parking will not be impacted.
Molokaʻi Events Canceled Due to Weather
Due to potential inclement weather, several County of Maui events scheduled to be held on the island of Molokaʻi this week have been canceled until further notice.
Latest on Tropical Storm Oho
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts and tropical storm force winds extend 45 miles from the center. Steady strengthening is expected…
Maui Airport Firefighter Keahi, 2015 State Employee of the Year
Maui’s Steve Keahi, an airport firefighter with the state Department of Transportation, was honored today with the 2015 Employee of the Year award from Governor David Ige.
