Maui News
Man Dies in Molokini Snorkeling Incident
Police met medics and the US Coast Guard at Mā‘alaea Harbor in response to a report of incident involving a male snorkeler on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at about 9 a.m. The victim is identified as Jonathan Owens, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky.
UPDATE: Brush Fire Burns 350 Acres Above Kāʻanapali
Firefighters continued fire patrols at the brush fire in Kāʻanapali today, but have not called it extinguished yet according to Maui Fire Services Officer Edward Taomoto.
Red Cross Updates Saipan Relief Efforts
The American Red Cross and Saipan residents are bracing themselves for two new tropical storms threatening the remote US territory.
Commando Trail Hiker Airlifted to Maui Memorial
At early dawn Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, firefighters retrieved a hiker found injured late last night, after an extensive search on the Commando Trail, in the Kailua area of East Maui.
Hiker Airlifted from Waiheʻe Valley, Stranded by Rising Water
A 46-year-old Kīhei man was airlifted from Waiheʻe Valley in Central Maui on Friday night after he became stranded by rising stream waters. The man was hiking alone in Waiheʻe Valley and became stranded above the second swinging bridge by swift moving stream water.
Mountain Search Launched for Pair of Hikers at “Commando Trail”
Firefighters launched a search for a pair of hikers reported missing in the “Commando Trail” area of Haʻikū in East Maui on Friday night, Aug. 14, 2015.
28 Firefighters Graduate from Maui Fire Department’s 31st Recruit Class
The 31st Recruit Class was a made up of 14 firefighters that will now be joining the ranks of the State of Hawaiʻi, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting division at the various airports throughout the state. The other 14 firefighter graduates will be assigned to Maui County fire stations.
ʻOheʻo Stream Closed Due to Theft of Monitoring Equipment
The ʻOheʻo Stream, located along the Pīpīwai Trail in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park, will be closed until further notice due to the theft of stream monitoring equipment, Park officials announced.
Invasive Pine Control Effort Continues at Haleakalā
Haleakalā National Park is proposing to use contracted helicopters to control up to 3,000 invasive pine trees in the park.
Haleakalā Park Summit Road to Close for Wide Load Transport, Aug. 19-20
Crater Road and Haleakalā National Park’s summit road will close to visitor traffic while a slow moving convoy transports extremely wide loads to the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope near the volcano’s summit from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015.
Grand Opening of Long Awaited Molokaʻi Veterans Center
After more than a decade of building and permit delays, the Molokaʻi Veterans Center will open its doors to hosting regular meetings and Veterans Affairs clinics.
NTSB Report: Loss of Engine Power Likely Caused Molokaʻi Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board released a report this week saying the probable cause of a Cessna plane crash on Molokaʻi in January was partial loss of engine power.
Gordon Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Looks to Hawaiʻi for Casting Call
If you’re struggling due to bad reviews, bad-management, bad customers, the bad economy or bad employees or just can’t figure out how to keep up, Gordon Ramsay and his team of experts will come to the rescue and attempt to turn around the fortunes of dedicated and determined hospitality industry owners.
Inaugural Maui County Kōkua Fair, Sept. 19
Sponsored by the County of Maui, and coordinated by community leaders who have been recognized by The Maui News as “People Who Made A Difference,” the event’s mission is to foster a platform that makes services offered by community groups more accessible to both residents and visitors alike.
Update 5 p.m. Hilda Downgraded to Post-Tropical Remnant Low
Hilda will pass far enough to the south of the Hawaiian Islands to avoid direct impacts but the associated moisture plume north through east of the system will…
Connecticut Visitors Aboard SUP Boards Assisted to Shore at Kahana
Ocean safety officers on rescue watercraft made contact with the paddle boarders, a male and female couple visiting from Connecticut, and brought them to shore.
Pukalani Community Meeting to Feature Maui Electric, Civil Defense
The upcoming meeting of the Pukalani Community Association features discussion with representatives from Maui Electric Company and the County of Maui Civil Defense department.
Kaiser Hosts Meetings to Discuss Future of Maui Hospitals
Kaiser Permanente hosts two town hall meetings on Maui this week to discuss the future of the Maui Memorial Medical Center and Kula Hospital.
UPDATE: Man Medevaced After Fall at Kaihalulu “Red Sand” Trail in Hāna
A man was airlifted out of Kaihalulu Bay in the east Maui town of Hāna after falling from a trail on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. The incident was reported shortly before 12 p.m. in the area often referred to as “Red Sand Beach.”
Settlement in the Works for Clean Water Act Violation in Lahaina
A trial that was scheduled to get underway this week has been moved to Nov. 17, 2015 to allow parties time to finalize and approve the settlement. In January, a federal court ruled that illegal discharge of wastewater had occurred, affecting offshore waters at the popular Kahekili Beach Park in West Maui.
