Maui News
Haleakalā Headquarters Visitor Center to Re-open, March 17
The Headquarters Visitor Center of Haleakalā National Park will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, after a Feb. 25 closure, when staff reported a cracked beam in the ceiling of the facility.
Public Comment Sought on West Maui Watersheds Planning Report
A Watershed Characterization Report was intended to evaluate watershed processes and determine land uses and activities that may generate non-point source pollutants or alter hydrolic and ecological processes within the three watersheds.
Maui Police Launch St Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign
The Maui Police Department will be conducting a Saint Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign from Monday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 18.
Hiker Rescued After Injury at Twin Falls
Department officials say the 49-year-old man suffered a severe ankle injury after jumping from a 5-foot ledge and landing on uneven rocks.
100,000 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kahului
An equipment malfunction resulted in a 100,000 gallon wastewater overflow in Kahului on Friday, March 13, county officials said.
Maui’s Awai-Dickson headed to Nebraska on Rodeo Scholarship
Maui’s Kanoa Awai-Dickson will pursue an Engineering degree on a rodeo scholarship at Mid-Plains Community College.
Maui Crime Log March 1–7: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-Ins
Maui police responded to 17 burglaries, 18 vehicle break-ins and 10 vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, March 1, and Saturday, March 7, 2015.
PHOTOS: Gabbard Visits Maui for District Work Period
During her visit, Gabbard addressed the student body at Seabury Hall, visited with the Wailuku Hongwanji Boy Scouts Pack 40, stopped by the Maui Farm, and met with Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu.
Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Maui’s Rep. Carroll
Flags will fly at half staff again on Sunday, March 15, in honor of former state Rep. Diana “Mele” Carroll, who died of cancer on Feb. 18, 2015. The lowering of flags coincides with memorial services planned on Maui at Ballard Family Mortuary.
Ceremonies to Honor Kaʻahumanu, 243rd Birthday
Ceremonies this week mark the 243rd birthday of the Maui-born favorite wife of Kamehameha the Great, Queen Kaʻahumanu.
UPDATE: Missing Woman Located in Good Health
***UPDATE: 3/13/15, Missing Person Ashley Newton was located overnight by Wailuku Patrol in good health.
UH Maui College Wins 3 Sustainability Awards
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College received notable awards for academic and student work in sustainability last week at the 3rd annual statewide Hawaiʻi Sustainability in Higher Education Summit held at the UH Mānoa campus.
Practitioners Wanted for Cultural Demonstrations at Haleakalā, Kīpahulu
Haleakalā National Park announced that it is seeking cultural practitioners for a series of cultural demonstrations that will be offered in the Kīpahulu and Summit Districts of the park. This is the second year in a row that the park is offering the demonstrations as part of its Hana Noʻeau series.
UPDATE: Missing Person, Perez Found in Good Health
***Update: 2:10 p.m., 3/13/15, Missing Person Randy Perez was located by the Coast Guard today on his boat offshore in Lahaina. He was found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Friday GMO Case Update Canceled, Federal Judge Delays Hearing
The GMO litigation update originally set for Friday, March 13 in the Council Chamber has since been is canceled after a federal judge postponed a hearing on the matter.
BRIEF: Emergency Exercise Friday at Kekaulike HS
Members of the state Department of Education, King Kekaulike High School and the Maui Police Department will be participating in a one day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise on Friday, March 13, 2015.
Water Resources Workshop Tonight, Public Input Sought
The meeting comes as discussion continues on the contested case involving 27 East Maui streams; and the recent release of water at Nā Wai ʻEha following a decade-long battle over water rights.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on Maui for District Work Period
During her visit, Gabbard will address the student body at Seabury Hall school Upcounty, visit the Maui Farm, and meet with Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu.
VIDEO: Haleakalā Snow Twice in a Week
The National Weather Service has not issued any winter weather advisories for the summit of Haleakalā however, winter weather is being observed at the summit.
$4.9 M in Federal Funds Released for Maui County Schools
A total of $4,925,038 in federal funds have been allocated for local educational agencies in Maui County. The grants are intended to provide financial assistance to school districts for services that improve the teaching and learning of children at risk of not meeting academic achievement requirements.
