Maui News
Council Members, Business Leaders Preview West Maui Greenway
Maui County Councilmembers Don Couch and Elle Cochran, and staff from Councilmember Don Couch’s office joined hotel industry and community business leaders for a bicycle ride hosted by the Maui Bicycling League and Pedego Electric Bikes Maui on a portion of the future West Maui Greenway.
Visitor Dies After Being Pulled From Waters at Koki Beach
A 59-year-old visitor died after being found unresponsive in waters off of Koki Beach in East Maui yesterday afternoon.
Visitor Airlifted From ʻĪao Valley After Injuring Ankle in Solo Hike
A 40-year-old woman from British Columbia, Canada was airlifted from ʻĪao Valley after falling and injuring her ankle while hiking on a trail by herself, fire official said.
ʻOpihi Picker Suffers Critical Injuries in Fall From Cliff in Haʻikū
A 38-year-old Maui man was airlifted to the hospital after falling 50 feet from a cliff while picking ʻopihi on Wednesday morning in Haʻikū, fire officials said.
Hokama Proposes to Maintain Bus Rates with No Increases
Budget and Finance Committee Chair Riki Hokama is urging the council to delay bus fare increases in the fiscal year 2016 budget.
Ride of Silence to Commemorate Death of Maui Cyclist
The public is invited to participate in the Ride of Silence on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 9 a.m. as part of National Bike Month.
Haleakalā Park Entrance Fees More Than Double
The per-person fee will increase from the current $5 rate to $12 in 2017 (in two-to-three dollar increments per year); the motorcycle fee will go from the current $5 fee to $20 in 2017 with annual increases of $5 per year; the per-vehicle pass will also undergo $5 annual increases from the current $10 fee to $25 in 2017.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 6.9 Solomon Islands Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 6.9 (preliminary) magnitude earthquake reported at 12:49 p.m. HST on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in the Santa Cruz Islands region near the Solomon Islands, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Maui Fire Chief Murray Gets “Exceptional” Review
The Maui County Fire and Public Safety Commission gave Maui Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray a positive review as part of an annual evaluation for the 2014 calendar year.
12-year-old Lānaʻi Boy Medevaced After Bicycle Incident
A 12-year-old boy from Lānaʻi was Medevaced to Maui after suffering injuries in an apparent bicycle accident on Monday afternoon, fire officials said.
Free Cat Spay Neuter Clinics Offered to Reduce Pet Overpopulation
Organization representatives say their goal is to sterilize 125 cats per day, for a total of 600 sterilizations at the five clinics. The Maui Humane Society plans to hold these M*A*S*H style clinics for cats several times per year, for the next five years, as part of a concentrated effort to reduce pet overpopulation.
Four Maui Schools Offer Free Meals This Summer
Four Maui schools will be participating in the Seamless Summer Program, which is providing free meals to children at select public schools statewide this summer.
Upper Ōmaʻopio Water Tank Replacement Project, May 21
Residents and businesses on a section of Ōmaʻopio Road are advised of a water tank replacement project this week that will affect water service and pressure in the area.
Maui Legislators to Host End-of-Session Talk Story
Senator Roz Baker and Representative Angus McKelvey of Maui invite the public to attend their End of Session Wrap-Up and Talk Story event.
Maui AIDS Foundation to Receive $1.4 M for Rental Assistance
The Maui AIDS Foundation will receive $1,441,159 to provide tenant-based rental assistance to 45 households.
Chicago Woman Found Safe After Search at ʻĪao Valley
A visitor from Chicago was rescued from ʻĪao Valley State Park on Monday night, May 18, after becoming separated from the group she was hiking with.
Public Help Sought in Finding Missing Man with Service Dog
Police say Steele should be in the company of his black and white Labrador-Pit bull mix service dog. He may be operating his white, Pontiac Montana minivan, bearing the Hawaiʻi license plates NNA026.
Maui Police Plan Memorial Day Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
The Maui Police Department will be promoting safe driving and conducting an impaired driving enforcement campaign over the Memorial Day weekend.
UPDATE: Police Release Surveillance Images in Alleged Wailea Purse Theft
***Update: As of 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Maui police say both females have since been identified. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance in this case.
Enoki and Jensen Honored with 2015 Maui Older American Awards
Enoki, who received the women’s award is a retired public health nurse; and Jensen who received the men’s award, is a part of the Maui Police Auxiliary’s Citizen’s Patrol.
