Maui News
Special Olympics Hawaiʻi Athletes Depart for World Games
Three Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes departed today for the Special Olympics’ 2015 World Games in Los Angeles, California. Chaunci Cummings, Ikaika Morita-Sunada, and Isaiah Wong from Hawai‘i will represent not only the islands, but their country as members of the USA National Team.
Travaasa Hāna Starts $12 Million Room Restoration Project
Hotel executives announced the start of an extensive $12 million guest room restoration project at the Travaasa Hāna resort in East Maui. Upon completion of the project at the end of 2015, all 70 bungalows and suites at the resort will offer new and returning guests an enhanced vacation experience, according to a resort announcement.
Annual Kraig M.K. Vickers Honor Run Slated for Aug. 2
The Fourth Annual Kraig M.K. Vickers Honor Run is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 2, at Kanaha Beach Park on Maui’s North Shore in Kahului. This event includes a 5K run and a 3K run/walk to accommodate participants of all ages.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested for Alleged Assault in Pāʻia
Hoe turned himself over to police at the Wailuku Police Station late Monday night, July 20, 2015, and was arrested for the criminal offenses of: First Degree Assault and Unauthorized Entry Into a Motor Vehicle, according to updated information issued by Maui Crime Stoppers.
UPDATE: Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle Driven by 11-year-old Boy
An 87-year-old Haʻikū woman died over the weekend after being struck by a sedan that was driven by an 11-year-old boy, Maui police confirmed this morning.
Amendments Aim to Promote Native Language Education, Improve School Facilities
US Senator Brian Schatz introduced the amendments. Both items were adopted by the US Senate as part of the Every Child Achieves Act in an 81 to 17 vote.
Woman Critically Injured, Struck by Vehicle Driven by 11-year-old Boy
An 87-year-old Haʻikū woman was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center in Kahului on Saturday afternoon. Maui police say the vehicle was being driven by an 11-year-old boy from Wailuku.
Deadly Kīhei Crash Claims Life of One-Year-Old Boy
The boy was struck by a silver 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that was reversing within the VFW property on Uluniu Road.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 7.5 Solomon Islands Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 7.5 earthquake reported at 4:28 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2015 in the Santa Cruz Islands region, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Maui Lani Outpatient Clinic “Opens House”
The Maui Memorial Medical Center hosted an open house for its Outpatient Clinic last week. The clinic currently houses specialty services in the following fields: General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Medical Oncology, Gastroenterology, Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery.
Carroll Seeks More Scrutiny of Skydiving Operation in Hāna
East Maui Councilmember Robert Carroll today sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration requesting further review of a proposed skydiving operation at Hāna Airport. Carroll contends that there have been many changes in and around the Hāna Airport that warrant an updated assessment for the skydiving operation.
Police Release Surveillance Photos in Alleged “Theft-Type” Cases
The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying four individuals wanted for questioning in two separate alleged “theft-type” cases. *The public is reminded that the above information is provided by authorities, and all parties are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Maui Crime Log July 5–11: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 18 burglaries, 42 vehicle break-ins and 23 vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, July 5, and Saturday, July 11, 2015.
Scientists to Discuss Safety of GM Foods & Roundup
Seeds of Truth and the Shaka Movement will co-sponsor two free events presenting the implications of genetically engineered foods to our health and the important role they play in increasing Roundup usage.
Rep. Gabbard Honored for Support of National Parks
Gabbard represents the 2nd Congressional District, which is home to the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island, the Kalaupapa National Historical Park on Molokaʻi, and Haleakalā National Park on Maui.
Live Foot-Long Opossum Captured in Kakaʻako
The marsupial was spotted in a secured area behind the US Immigration and Naturalization Office in Kakaʻako. Agricultural officials say inspectors were dispatched and caught the opossum in a parked vehicle.
More than 100 Individuals at Kīhei “Triangle” Disorderly Fight
An investigation finds that the incident started between two large rival groups of individuals from the Happy Valley and Kīhei areas of Maui. While attempting to disburse the crowd and stop the fights, police say officers with the Maui Police Department were allegedly assaulted by individuals, that as yet have not been identified.
Haleakalā’s Holua Area to Close Overnight for Ant Control
Haleakalā National Park ‘s Holua backcountry area will close from the evening of July 16 through late afternoon on July 17 so park biologists can control non-native Argentine ants.
Hospital Auxiliary Provides New Bedside Tables at Maui Memorial
The Maui Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary recently donated 100 new bedside tables to brighten and improve the patient experience at the hospital.
Missing Person: Oliveira Last Seen in Nāhiku on Monday
Police say Oliveira was last seen in Nāhiku at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2015. He is described as 39-years-old, standing 5’11” tall, weighing 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
