Maui News
Maui Paddle for a Cure Sets 2015 Fundraising Goal at $15,000
The second annual event features a two-mile paddle, a Stand Up Paddle clinic and an after party featuring entertainment and live music by Anuhea.
FY17 Community Budget Meetings Begin
Mayor Arakawa and his administration host a series of community meetings in Sept and Oct to receive input from the public on the proposed FY 2017 budget.
West Maui Community Meeting to Discuss Homelessness
The West Maui Taxpayers Association will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Lahaina Civic Center to discuss housing shortages for the island’s unsheltered, houseless or homeless.
Suspect Sought in Burglary of Kahului Restaurant
Police say the Asian Cuisine restaurant was secured at the time and that the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money from within before fleeing the area.
Man Accused of Stabbing Girlfriend Arrested Following Altercation
Maui police arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the alleged abuse of his girlfriend following an argument at a Pāʻia home on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, 2015.
VIDEO: UH Mānoa Recognized in Prestigious College Rankings
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa was identified recently in both national and international college ranking lists, affirming the university’s reputation.
Haʻikū Man Charged in Missing Backhoe Case
Maui Police arrested a Haʻikū man after tracking down a stolen backhoe equipped with GPS technology. The man was allegedly found washign the machine when officers arrived.
11 Native Hawaiian Education Programs to Receive $8.6 M
A total of $8,610,632 in federal grants were awarded to eleven projects in Hawaiʻi to support Native Hawaiian education. The US Department of Education funds include grant money for each county in Hawaiʻi.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Honolua Bay
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for Honolua Bay on Maui due to heavy rains.
Maui Flood Advisory Extended Until 9:30 p.m.
At 2:43 p.m., radar showed moderate to heavy rain, mainly over windward Haleakalā, and also affecting the Hana slopes and coastline.
Three Hikers Airlifted, Stranded by High Water at “Commando Trail”
Three hikers were airlifted from the area often referred to as the “Commando Trail” in the Kailua area of East Maui on Monday, after they became stranded by high water.
Homelessness Main Topic of Wailuku Town Talk Story
Several businesses in the Wailuku super block have recently become vacant, “creating an inviting place to eat, congregate and sleep for the homeless.”
VIDEO: Coral Bleaching Begins Amid Record Ocean Temps
Climate experts say the Hawaiian Archipelago is starting to feel the effects of coral bleaching as a result of coral sensitivity due to a rise in the ocean temperature.
Kenolio Apartments Proposed for Fast Track Approval
Under the fast-track proposal, the council’s deadline to act is Oct. 23, 2015.
Teens-On-Call and Teenforce Providing Recycle Baskets at Maui Fair
The group will be providing recycling baskets and 55-gallon barrels decorated with environmental artwork, and painted by area students.
Pedestrian Suffers Fatal Injuries in Kahului Traffic Incident
A 48-year-old Wailuku man died after being struck by a vehicle near the Kahului Beach Road/Kaʻahumanu Avenue intersection last night. Police have since identified the pedestrian as…
East Maui Electric Service Interruption Planned Sept. 14
In an effort to upgrade and improve the electrical service in East Maui, Maui Electric Company has scheduled a planned interruption in service on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Search Launched Off Maui for Owner of Yellow Kite Sail
At 6:08 p.m. from the crew of the Pride of America reported finding the sail outside the breakwall of Kahului Harbor. There were no immediate reports of missing persons.
Driving the Golf Ball AND the BMW in Kāʻanapali
What may be the world’s largest amateur golf tournament linked up with a BMW driving event for a first-of-its-kind Maui event that may inspire more match-ups around the country.
Maui Workshops: Lending Your Voice to the Lawmaking Process
The public is invited to learn more about how the law-making process works and to let State legislators know what you’d like them to focus on when the next session begins in January.
