Maui News
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.
Hansen Road Pavement Reconstruction Scheduled
Goodfellow Brothers construction company begins a pavement reconstruction project on Hansen Road on Monday, March 16, 2015.
Maui Outreach Event Highlights Marine Life Protection, New Fishing Rules
An outreach event hosted by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources on Maui will help to educate ocean users about the protection of humpback whales, monk seals, sea turtles and other marine species. Staff will also be on hand to share information on Maui’s new fishing rules, approved in November 2014.
Dorvin & Betty Leis to be Honored with MACC Lei of Distinction
This latest award comes on the MACC’s 20th Anniversary, and is being presented to Maui philanthropists Dorvin and Betty Leis.
No Advisories After 3.7 Kailua-Kona Quake
There were no immediate advisories issued following a preliminary magnitude 3.7 earthquake reported at 12:22 a.m. today (Friday, March 6, 2015) on the West end of Hawaiʻi Island.
Maui’s ʻĪao Valley State Monument Reopens After Flash Flooding
State crews worked to clear mud and debris from ʻĪao Valley State Monument on Maui before reopening the area at noon on Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Application Period Opens for Nā Kamehameha Pāʻū Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa
Applications are now available for participation in the upcoming Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 13 in Lahaina. Interested organizations and groups are invited to submit an application before the Friday May 29, 2015 deadline.
Ag Stakeholders Meeting Planned at Kēōkea Homestead
Topics of discussion will include: an ag water allotment and ag water rates for Kēōkea farmers, and extension of the non-potable ag waterline to Kēōkea.
Local Economy Gets $13M Boost From 2014 Maui Invitational
The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational basketball tournament held over the Thanksgiving week on Maui had an estimated economic impact of $13.3 million in visitor spending to Maui County, according to estimates by tourism officials. This represents a nearly 5% increase over the previous year.
Maui Economic Opportunity Celebrates 50 Years of Service
In celebration of the milestone, MEO will unveil a specially designed banner celebrating five decades of service, and take a commemorative photograph at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 16, at the MEO offices on Mahalani Street.
Maui Master Builders Projects: Wākea Ave & Kokomo Rd
Maui Master Builders will be conducting emergency repair work on Wākea Avenue in Kahului, starting tomorrow, Friday, March 6, at 9 p.m. The company will also begin work on its Kokomo Road Pavement Reconstruction project, which is slated to begin next Saturday, March 14.
Flags to be Lowered in Honor of Former Rep. Mele Carroll
Flags will fly at half-staff in honor of former state Representative Mele Carroll of Maui, from sunrise on Friday, March 6, to sunset on Sunday March 15, Governor David Ige announced. The lowering of flags coincides with memorial services planned on Oʻahu and Maui.
1,488 Humpbacks Tallied in 2015 Great Whale Count
The largest number of sightings occurred in Mākena, Kahana and at the Kīhei Surfside tallying sites, with the total count up by 157 from last year, according to the Pacific Whale Foundation.
Parks Permit Offices to Close for Software Upgrades
The upgrade is designed to provide more efficient scheduling and processing of the more than 10,000 permits that are reviewed annually.
