Maui News
Revisions to the Lānaʻi Community Plan Available for Review
Proposed revisions to the draft Lānaʻi Community Plan update are now available on the council’s web site, Planning Committee Chair Don Couch announced today.
PHOTOS: Motorists Escape Injury in Hāna Highway Landslide
Witnesses to the incident tell Maui Now that the noise from debris coming down the mountain was extremely “loud” and expressed gratitude that all involved were okay. There were no reports of injuries following a landslide along the Hāna Highway in Keʻanae on Monday night, June 1, 2015.
PHOTOS: Anthony Bourdain’s Maui Episode of “Parts Unknown” to Air June 14
Anthony Bourdain’s episode of his show “Parts Unknown” that he filmed in Maui County earlier this year, is set to air on June 14, 2015 on CNN. Maui’s own Sheldon Simeon, the executive chef at Mala Wailea and Migrant Maui restaurants Tweeted that he was, “blessed and honored to share some food with @bourdain.” He also hash-tagged the Parts Unknown program saying they made a quick stop at Grandma’s Coffee House in Kula before starting their adventure.
Staff Shortages Affect Hāna, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Landfill Hours
Insufficient staffing will result in the early closure this week of landfills in Hāna, and on the outer islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
World Class Mountain Bike Trail System Opens on Maui
The state hosts a grand opening celebration this weekend for the new Kahakapao Recreational Area featuring a world-class trail system for mountain bike riders.
Paʻani Mai Park Subject of Hāna Community Meeting
By Maui Now Staff The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will host a community meeting on Monday, June 22, 2015 to discuss access road options for Paʻani Mai Park in the East Maui town on Hāna. The meeting will be held from 5 to 6 p.m at Helene Hall. Parks staff and […]
8-Year Maui Police Veteran Arrested for OUI
An eight-year veteran of the Maui Police Department was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, and refusal to submit to a breath, blood or urine test, police said.
EXCLUSIVE: Skydive Hāna Meeting Expected to be Contentious
Concern was expressed for the historic sites in the area, including significant heiau sites, and the King’s Trail along the rugged coastline. Opponents urged the requirement of a full Environmental Impact Statement saying, “safety and protection of these sites should supercede recreational activities.” On the company’s Facebook page, representatives claim they are being discriminated against.
UPDATE: Fire Crews Battle Brush Fire Near Piʻilani Hwy in South Maui
“There are a lot of large keawe trees in the area that may not be fully extinguished, so crews will be monitoring this evening when it’s easier to see the glow of embers still burning,” said Maui Fire Services Officer Edward Taomoto.
County and MEO to Hold Public Transit Rider Education Forum
A Maui Public Transit Rider Education Forum hosted by the Maui County Department of Transportation, Paratranist Advisory Council and Maui Economic Opportunity will be held on June 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at MEO for all Maui Bus, Paratransit, MEO Human Services and Kaunoa Services riders.
Maui High Heads to Auto Skills Nationals Again, 18th Time
Students Joseph Burger and David Casayuran will join instructor Shannon Rowe in representing Hawaiʻi at the national event after earning a spot by winning the state title at a competition held on Oʻahu in April.
Maui’s Caroline Absalom Wins 2015 Mrs. Hawaiʻi Title
Maui’s own Caroline Absalom won the title of Mrs. Hawai’i during an evening competition on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. Absalom advances to the Mrs. America pageant in Sevastopol, Russia on Sept. 26, 2015.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat After 7.8 Japan Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 7.8 (since downgraded from a preliminary 8.5) magnitude earthquake reported in the Bonin Islands region of Japan at 1:23 a.m. HST on Saturday, May 30, 2015.
Maui Police Promote Four to Rank of Lieutenant
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of four sergeants to the rank of lieutenant today. The list includes: Richard Rodriguez, Darrell Ramos, Reid Pursley and Jamie Winfrey. All promotions are scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2015.
Boat Captain Speared by Swordfish Dies of Injuries at Honokōhau
A Kona fishing charter boat captain died today after being fatally injured by a broadbill swordfish he had just speared at Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor on Hawaiʻi Island.
Maui Crime Log May 17–23: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 20 burglaries, 14 vehicle break-ins and 10 vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, May 17, and Saturday, May 23, 2015.
2015 Hawksbill and Honu Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins
Wildlife officials are asking the public to be mindful of Hawksbill and green sea turtles as they begin their 2015 nesting season along Maui beaches this month.
Fetus Discovered at Kahului Waste Water Facility, Deemed Non-Criminal
Maui police investigated the discovery on Friday, May 22, 2015, of a fetus at the Kahului-Wailuku Waste Water Treatment Plant. Authorities have since determined that the fetus, which measured 7-inches “was most likely the result of a miscarriage being flushed into the sewage system.” Police say the case has since been deemed “non-criminal in nature.”
Former Maui Residents Found Guilty in $26 M Ponzi Scheme
Two former Maui residents were found guilty of fraud in connection with their operation of a $26 million Ponzi scheme, according to the US Justice Department.
State Settles Lawsuit Over Driver’s Test Translations
The federal lawsuit alleged that the DOT discriminated against foreign-born residents by not offering a translated exam for a period of more than five years after previously existing translations were removed from service when additional questions needed to be added to the exam.
