Maui News
Makawao Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Burglary, Firearm Theft
A Makawao man was arrested in Kaupō this week for his alleged involvement in a burglary and firearm theft case. The suspect, Devon Traxinger, 45, was subsequently placed under arrest by Hāna patrol officers.
Accidental Fire Sparks One Acre of Brush on Molokaʻi
A brush fire on residential property near the Hoʻolehua Airport on Molokaʻi burned an estimated one acre before being brought under control on Friday afternoon, June 12, 2015.
$29K Fencing Improvements Set to Begin at Rice Park
The project will take two months to complete and will include making repairs and improvements to the perimeter and field chain link fencing to increase public safety and the playability of the fields.
Maui Senators Praise Signing of Cesspool Tax Credit Bill
Governor David Ige today singed the bill into law, creating Act 120, which provides temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system or connecting to a sewer system.
Proposed Expansion/Focus of Whale Sanctuary, Comment Deadline June 19
Friday, June 19, 2015 is the deadline for public comment on a proposal to expand the size and focus of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to include multiple marine species.
Manpower Shortage Affects Refuse Pickups in Kīhei
A manpower shortage was reported is the Kīhei area on Friday, June 12, resulting in missed residential refuse collection along area routes.
Lost Hikers Caught in Heavy Rain Rescued by Kula Firefighters
A father and his two sons are safe after becoming caught in a heavy down-pour and losing their direction on Thursday night, July 11, at the Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area on Maui. The incident was the second lost hiker call that Kula fire crews responded to on Thursday night.
Maui Officer Arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence
A three year veteran with the Maui Police Department was arrested and charged for operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Defense Appropriations Bill Includes Funds for Maui Space Surveillance
The bill includes $12.9 million for the Maui Space Surveillance System, a one-of-a-kind electro-optical facility that supports the Air Force’s efforts to track space debris.
Cane Burning Opposition Group to Host Forum, June 25
A group that seeks to stop cane burning on Maui announced an upcoming forum and meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kīhei Community Center.
Committee Continues Community Plan Hearings on Lānaʻi
The Planning Committee continues its review of the Lānaʻi Community Plan on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lānaʻi Community Center.
Maui Commemorates Kamehameha in Procession and Parade
The Royal Order of Kamehameha I – Kahekili Chapter on Maui commemorated the life of Kamehameha the Great in procession in Kahului today. A separate, celebratory, Paʻu Parade and Hoʻolaulea honoring the Kamehameha line will take place this Saturday in West Maui.
Maui Crime Log May 31–June 6: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 18 burglaries, 32 vehicle break-ins and nine vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, May 31, and Saturday, June 6, 2015.
UPDATE Missing Person LOCATED: Besiko Recently Arrived from the Marshall Islands
UPDATE, MISSING PERSON LOCATED: On 06/11/15 at about 11:25 p.m., a family member located Kency BESIKO in the Wailuku area and called Police. Maui police responded to the area and found Kency BESIKO in good health. Authorities thanked the public for their assistance in this investigation.
VIDEO: Laura Dern Revists her Hurricane Iniki Experience
During an exclusive on-camera MauiNOW interview with Malika Dudley, Dern was asked what it was like to go through hurricane Iniki while filming Jurassic Park…
Maui Police Seek Information on Kona Man in Child Welfare Investigation
Maui police are seeking the public’s help with information on the whereabouts of a Kona man wanted for questioning in connection with a child welfare investigation.
State Continues to Warn Visitors Against Hiking at “Sacred Falls”
Four months after releasing an educational video on the dangers of hiking at Kaliuwaʻa or “Sacred Falls” in Hauʻula on Oʻahu, state officials say it appears the video may be helping to prevent trespassers at the site. The area has been closed since a deadly rock fall incident in 1999 in which eight people were killed and several dozen were injured.
PHOTOS: Coast Guard Station Maui Change of Command
United States Coast Guard Station Maui conducted a Change of Command ceremony at which Chief Warrant Officer Erin M. Stapleton was relieved by Chief Boatswains Mate Ekahi P. Lee.
PHOTOS: Ige Signs Maui Healthcare Reform Bill for Public-Private Partnership
The governor said the state will work collaboratively with the Maui Region Board and the HHSC to select a private partner and finalize the terms and conditions of this partnership by the end of the year so that implementation can begin in 2016.
Council Approves Funding to Buy North Shore Parcel at Kuiaha
The recently passed 2016 fiscal year budget includes a $3 million appropriation for the county’s acquisition of 267 acres at Kuiaha, along Maui’s North Shore.
