Maui News
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.
Kīhei Man Dies in Ocean Incident Off of Sugar Beach
A Maui man died on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in a miscellaneous ocean incident off of Sugar Beach in Kīhei. Maui police have since identified the man as…
$706K Building Permit Filed for Bath & Body Works on Maui
National retailer Bath & Body Works has filed an application for a building permit with the County of Maui, confirming previous leads that the store is looking to open a location on the Valley Isle.
Victoria’s Secret Files $998K Building Permit for Maui Store
The national retailer, Victoria’s Secret has filed a nearly $1 million building permit to occupy space within the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului, confirming previous reports that talks were underway for a store on Maui.
New Maui Brochure Features Tips on Ocean Safety, Shorebreak and Sharks
The brochure includes a map of County beach parks that have lifeguards, as well as tips on how to deal with rip currents and shorebreaks, and how to avoid chance encounters with sharks. Several months after the debut of an educational ocean safety video at Kahului Airport, Maui County officials today announced the release of an Ocean Safety Guide brochure available for download online.
Fires at Haleakalā Highway Junction Labeled “Suspicious”
Two brush fires reported late Monday night appear to be “suspicious” in nature, said Maui Fire Services Officer Edward Taomoto.
Maui High Auto Team Places Fourth in Ford/AAA National Competition
Maui High students Joseph Burger and David Casayuran finished fourth in the national Ford AAA Student Auto Skills Competition held today in Dearborn, Michigan.
Mechanical Problems Affect Refuse Pickups on Lānaʻi
Mechanical problems will result in missed trash pickup for some routes on Lānaʻi on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 9 and 10, 2015.
Downed Power Line Sparks 2 Acre Piʻiholo Grass Fire
A grass fire in the Piʻiholo area of Upcountry Maui burned an estimated two acres of grass in a pasture before being brought under control on Monday afternoon.
Former Maui Resident Extradited for Tax Violation
A former Maui resident made a court appearance today after being extradited back to Hawaiʻi from Las Vegas, Nevada for an alleged tax violation, the Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation reported.
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Kahakapao Recreational Area Blessing
Mountain biking enthusiasts now have new trails in the Makawao State Forest Reserve to enjoy. As a response to the increased popularity of trail activities, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife/Nā Ala Hele Trails and Access Program opened the Kahakapao Recreational Area. Nā Ala Hele is tasked with creating and maintaining trail systems on both private and state-owned lands, such as in State Forest Reserves. The new day-use only system contains more than ten miles of trails and incorporates two of the illegal “social” trails. Other illegal trails were rehabilitated and removed.
Pasalo, Jr. to be Ordained at Wailuku’s Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Maui’s Ernesto “JaR” Pasalo, Jr. will be ordained as a deacon at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Wailuku on Saturday, June 13, 2015, church representatives announced today. Pasalo, who attended King Kekaulike HS and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, recently graduated from the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia in May 2015 with a Master of Divinity degree.
Kanahā Park Campgrounds to Close for Repairs, Cleaning
The Maui Department of Parks and Recreation’s Central Maui District will be closing the 12 campground areas at Kanahā Beach Park in Central Maui for cleaning and repairs starting on Monday, June 8, 2014. County officials say they anticipate reopening the area on Wednesday, June 24, 2015.
Hawaiʻi’s New 100% Renewable Energy Goal is Most Aggressive in Country
Governor David Ige today signed into law four energy bills, including one that strengthens Hawaiʻi’s commitment to clean energy by directing the state’s utilities to generate 100% of their electricity sales from renewable energy resources by 2045.
Public Invited to Maui Transit Rider Education Forum
All riders of public transportation are invited to participate in the “Maui Public Transit Rider Education Forum” from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the MEO Family Center, located at 99 Mahalani Street in Wailuku.
Maintenance on Makawao Waterline Planned June 9-10
The Department of Water Supply will be doing waterline maintenance work at the Poʻokela Tank site in the Olinda area on from 11 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 to 5 a.m., Wednesday, June 10.
Company Seeks Permits for Dry Dock Facility Near Kahului Harbor
Maui Dry Dock and Storage LLC is seeking a Conservation District Use Permit from the state to operate a dry-dock, secured boat parking and storage area along Kahului Beach Road near the harbor.
Brush Fire Burns 2 Acres on Hahana Road in Haʻikū
About two acres of brush and trash burned in a fire reported on Sunday afternoon, June 7, 2015, near Valley Isle Memorial Park, in Haʻikū. Firefighters from Pāʻia arrived on scene at 5:12 to find the fire burning along Hahana Road, about 1⁄2 mile makai of Hāna Highway.
Keith Regan Announces Intent to Run for Wailuku Council Seat
Maui Managing Director Keith Regan announced his intention to run for the Maui County Council Wailuku residency seat, which will be vacated by Councilmember Mike Victorino next year due to term limits.
VIDEO: Adam Driver “Rides the Wave” as Maui Film Festival’s Shining Star
The Maui Film Festival honored Adam Driver today as the 2015 Maui Film Festival Shining Star Award recipient. During an exclusive Maui Now interview with Malika Dudley she asked if there is a major goal or aspiration for the future of his career. Driver responded saying, “The idea of planning or having an idea of where you want to go doesn’t make sense to me, because it’s never going to be that, so why even try to muscle something. I’ve been kind of lucky enough. Things have just kind of happened that I didn’t plan, and I’m just going to try and ‘ride the wave,’ to use an expression that will hopefully resonate with the Maui audience, and see where it goes.”
