Maui News
UPDATE: Police Seek Help in Wailuku Home Robbery Case
***Update: On Monday, May 11, 2015, Buddy CORPUZ was located and arrested for Robbery II. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for assisting in the apprehension of CORPUZ.
Famed Hansen’s Disease Priest, Saint Damien Honored
A portion of New York’s 33rd Street was co-named Father Damien Way today after the 19th-century Roman Catholic Priest from Belgium, who is recognized in Hawaiʻi for is work with Hansen’s disease patients in Kalaupapa on Molokaʻi.
Maui College Students Participate in GIS Showcase
UH Maui College students earning Certificates of Competence in Geographic Information Systems in Ecosystem Management will share their final projects during a GIS Showcase this Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
Meetings to Discuss Proposed Protection of Native Habitat at Nuʻu
The public meetings will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Kula Community Center; and on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Hāna High and Elementary School Cafeteria.
BRIEF: Joint Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Prosecutor’s Office
Members of the Maui Police Department and County of Maui Prosecutor’s Office, will be participating in a one day, Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
UPDATE: Police Seek Help in Wailuku Town Robbery Case
***UPDATE: On Saturday, May 16, 2015, police say ROBBERY II suspect Natasha ORINE turned herself in at the Wailuku Police Station. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for the tips that assisted in this investigation.
Police Seek Help in Kula Home Robbery Case
Police say Matthew Stone, 29, is wanted for his alleged connection with the second degree robbery case and released his photo today.
Kīhei Library Closed for AC Replacement Project
The Kīhei Public Library, located at 35 Waimahaihai Street in South Maui, is temporarily closed for a pre-scheduled Air Conditioner Replacement Project.
Pukalani Man Dies in Kahekili Motorcycle Crash
A 25-year-old Pukalani man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident reported early Sunday morning on the Kahekili Highway on Maui. Police have since identified the man as…
Kokomo Road and Haʻikū Road Closures
Both the Haʻikū Road and Kokomo Road projects are expected to last for several months at least. During this time motorists are advised to expect delays and to use caution and to follow all traffic control signs.
Kaiser Expresses Interest in Maui Hospital Partnership
Kaiser Permanente is preparing to submit a letter of interest to participate in the process for selection as Maui Memorial Medical Center seeks a management company for a public private partnership.
Norovirus Confirmed on Cruise Ship
A norovirus outbreak has been confirmed aboard a cruise ship that was last docked in Lahaina, Maui.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Advances to Governor
A bill that creates a statewide distribution system for medical marijuana passed out of the state House on the last day of session.
Maui Crime Log April 26–May 2: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 12 burglaries, 15 vehicle break-ins and five vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, April 26, and Saturday, May 2, 2015.
Fire Burns Half Acre of Brush Near Haʻikū Shed
A brush fire burned an estimated half-acre of pasture land near the top of Honopou Road in Haʻikū before being brought under control on Thursday afternoon.
UPDATE: Responsible Identified in Kahului Hit-and-Run Investigation
Police say two of the letters in the license plate were reversed and issued a statement today saying, “This was a mistake anyone could have made.”
Maui Prep Celebrates National Bike to School Day
Maui Preparatory Academy in Lahaina joined schools throughout the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 6, 2015.
Pedestrian in Fatal Maui Traffic Crash Identified
Maui Police have identified the pedestrian killed in Wednesday’s fatal traffic crash on the Hāna Highway as Michael Machado, 46, a former Molokaʻi resident, with no local address.
Maui Electric Responds to Mayor’s Plans to Explore Utility Options
Maui Electric President Sharon Suzuki said that while she respects the mayor’s decision to explore options; she said Maui Electric’s efforts to bring clean energy to Maui County reflect the same goals.
Makani Kai Air to Begin Service Between Hoʻolehua and Kahului
The Honolulu-based commuter and charter airline, Makani Kai Air, begins service between Hoʻolehua, Molokaʻi and Kahului, Maui on June 1, 2015.
