Maui News
Medical Pot Dispensaries, Hospital Partnerships Among Key Bills Advanced by House
House lawmakers on Tuesday, approved of a measure that would authorize the creation of a public private partnership for Maui’s public hospitals.
Senate Pass Hundreds of Bills on Third Reading
Among the bills that passed over include a measure that prohibits electronic cigarettes for anyone under 18 years of age, and a bill that creates a trust fund from public and private funding for Hawaiʻi’s elderly population.
Solid Waste Woes: Mechanical Problems in Haʻikū, Staff Shortage in Hāna
Mechanical problems resulted in missed refuse collection in Haʻikū on Tuesday, March 10; and a staffing shortage in East Maui will result in the partial closure of Hāna Landfill on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.
Committee to Receive Update on Maui GMO Litigation
A status update on two cases relating to the Maui GMO initiative will be considered by the Committee of the Whole at 9 a.m. this Friday, March 13, Committee Chair Don Guzman announced.
Maui 2015 State of the County Address: Complete Text
The address highlights the County’s achievements in 2014, as well as plans for the coming year. The mayor also discusses challenges facing the County of Maui.
UPDATE: Maui Murder Suspect Held on $1M Bail in Death of Mother
Maui police formally charged a Kahului man today in connection with the alleged stabbing death of his mother at a Makaliʻi Street home on Monday.
VIDEO: Kula Forest and Polipoli Park to Reopen After Iselle Damage
Maui’s Kula Forest Reserve and Polipoli State Recreation Area are scheduled to reopen on April 3, 2015, following the August 2014 closure due to damage from Hurricane Iselle.
Maui Man Dies in Pukalani Rollover Crash
A 19-year-old Pukalani man was fatally injured during an evening crash on the Old Haleakalā Highway on Monday, March 9, 2015. Maui police have since identified the man as…
Health Dept. Investigating Measles Report on Maui, No “Confirmed” Cases in 2015
Health officials are investigating a possible new measles case on Maui, but say there are no “confirmed” cases so far for 2015. Ronald Balajadia, Immunization Branch Chief for the Department of Health tells Maui Now that the report is currently under investigation.
Murder Investigation Launched into Stabbing Death of Kahului Woman
Police say the victim was a 43-year-old woman, and have since arrested a 25-year-old Kahului male relative.
Maui Hospital Legislation Faces Critical Crossover Deadline
Bills relating to the public-private partnerships in particular for the Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital, and the Lānaʻi Community Hospital include HB1075, HD2; SB311; and SB795.
DHHL & DOT Nominees Gain Unanimous Confirmation
In a unanimous vote, members of the state Senate confirmed Jobie Masagatani as Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands and William Aila, Jr. as Deputy to the Chair of DHHL.
Inspirational Speaker Featured in Free Talk at Kamehameha Maui
The Author and Parent Engagement Expert will discuss how parents and educators can foster an enduring partnership, built on mutual respect, trust and effective communication.
Exhausted Hiker Airlifted from King’s Trail
An 85-year-old man was airlifted from the King’s Trail in South Maui after becoming exhausted, fire officials said.
Maui Committee to Review of Ag Property Tax Assessments
Longer dedications will have greater discounts to encourage long-term agricultural use and to attempt to minimize ‘gentleman-farmers,’ or those who use farming as a way to obtain tax breaks, according to Hokama’s announcement.
UPDATE: Wailuku Woman Found After Missing Person Report
***Update: Maui police say Teresa A. Theise, who was reported missing on Friday, was located at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 in good health. Maui police thanked the public and media for assisting in the investigation.
Community Meeting to Address Hāna Bay Septic System
A community meeting to address planned improvements to the Hāna Bay septic system is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 12, 2015.
Maui Crime Log Feb. 22–28: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-Ins
Maui police responded to 18 burglaries, 26 vehicle break-ins and 18 vehicle thefts, in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015.
Senate Confirms Human Services Director, Committees Advance Other Nominees
The State Senate confirmed James Nishimoto to the Department of Human Services Development on Thursday, while two other department head appointees gained committee approval.
Staff Shortage Forces Partial Closure of Hāna Landfill, March 7
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management announced that due to a staffing shortage, the Hāna Landfill in East Maui will close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015.
