Maui News
Maui County Crime Log Dec. 21-27: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-Ins
The Maui Police Department responded to 21 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts, and 13 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over the seven-day period between Dec. 21 and 27, 2014.
VIDEO: Maui High Band Prepared for Cold Rose Parade
Maui High School’s award-winning Saber Marching Band & Color Guard can be seen live on television (KITV ABC, channel 4) this morning — between 6 and 8 a.m. — participating in the 126th annual Rose Parade.
Snorkel Boat Takes on Water in Route to Mā‘alaea Harbor
Maui Police Department Kīhei Patrol officers responded to the Mā‘alaea Boat Harbor on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at approximately 11:44 a.m. due to a report that the snorkel boat Mahana Nai‘a, carrying 52 passengers and three crew members, was taking on water.
UPDATE: Water Line Breaks on North South Collector Road in Kīhei
The Maui County Department of Water Supply is repairing a 16-inch main transmission line on the North South Collector Road off of Keali‘i Alanui Place in Kīhei.
Maui Food Bank Receives Generous Donation from Restaurant Week Wailea Program
The Maui Food Bank received over $7,200 in donations from participating Wailea Resort restaurants from their recent “Restaurant Week Wailea” promotion.
UPDATE: Kahakaloa Resident Dies in Lahaina Harbor
Waihe‘e resident Ramzey Hoopi‘i was found dead in the ocean outside of Lahaina Harbor on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Canadian Dies While Snorkeling in Lāna‘i Waters
On Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, Sandra Jordan, age 65, of Sidney, British Colombia, died while she was on a snorkeling within Lāna‘i’s Manele Boat Harbor.
Maui County to Hold Grand Re-Opening, Blessing for Mitchell Pau‘ole Center
The County of Maui Department of Parks & Recreation announced that a blessing and grand re-opening of the Mitchell Pau‘ole Center will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. in Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i, at 10 a.m. at the facility, located at 90 Ainoa St.
Moloka‘i Students Learn Healthy Eating Habits through Gardening
Moloka‘i elementary students are getting up-close and personal with food through classroom, cooking, and gardening activities as part of a national program to address childhood obesity and food insecurity.
Nēnē Killed by Car at Haleakalā National Park
A female nēnē was killed by a car on the downhill side of the Haleakalā National Park road near Headquarters Visitor Center on Friday, Dec. 26, at 7:15 a.m.
E-Cigarette Use by Hawai‘i Teens on the Rise
The latest results of the Hawai‘i Youth Tobacco Survey reveal that use of electronic cigarettes by the state’s public middle and high school students is steadily increasing.
Boy Dies in Makawao Dirt Bike Accident
The Maui County Police Department responded to an accident involving a 6-year old boy and a motorized dirt bike at the park at Eddie Tam Gym in Makawao on Sunday, Dec. 28
Christmas Tree Recycling Programs Announced
Several Christmas Tree “treecycling” options are available in Maui County, including drop-off and pick-up services.
Pingtung Delegation Commemorates 32nd Year as Maui’s Sister County
An official delegation from Pingtung County, Taiwan, Republic of China, met earlier this month with Mayor Alan Arakawa, Maui County Council members and representatives from the Maui County Sister City Foundation to commemorate 32 years as Sister Counties.
Four Seasons Resort Maui’s Engineering Team Earns Energy Conservation Award
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea’s 20-person engineering team, led by Pat Ware, was awarded the “Hawaiʻi Energy Conservation Award” for saving more than $1 million annually in energy costs.
Maui Electric Urges Caution on New Year’s Eve
Maui Electric cautions residents to set up and use fireworks in an area clear of overhead power lines.
Power Restored to 2,300 Customers on Molokaʻi
An estimated 2,300 customers in various parts of Molokaʻi lost power on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2014. Company representatives say the cause of the outage remains under investigation.
New Chair Elected for Hawai‘i Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i has elected Christopher J. Benjamin, president and chief operating officer of Alexander & Baldwin Inc., as the new chair for its board of trustees.
UPDATE: Demonstration Seeks Visitors’ Support of GMO Moratorium
A peaceful demonstration seeking visitor support of the recently passed GMO moratorium in Maui County, was held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014.
