Maui News
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 6+ Indonesia Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary magnitude 6.6 earthquake reported at 12:12 p.m. HST on Tuesday, March 17, in Halmahera, Indonesia, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Poke Hale Grindz Opens with Old Favorites and New Finds
The shave ice and red hot dogs that were a staple at Tom’s Mini Mart in Paukūkalo have returned under a new owner and different name. Poke Hale Grindz opened today under the ownership of Anthony Vargas, Jr., with old favorites and new finds.
Maui Farm Sanctuary Gets National Exposure on Reality TV
Owners of Leilani Farm Sanctuary say they hope the animal rights movement and compassion for animals will be strengthened as a result of the national television exposure.
Hāna Bay Septic System Surfaces for Discussion in Council Committee
Residents have complained of a foul smell from exhaust and smoky looking vapor coming from the area during renovation. The county has since filed a request for an Special Management Area permit to install a leach field at the location.
Downtown Kīhei Project Zoning Request Surfaces for Review
The project is proposed for construction along Piʻikea Street in Kīhei, and includes plans for a hotel, movie theater and retail space.
Bill Seeks to Restore Funding for Preschool Open Doors Program
The non-profit organization is asking lawmakers to restore safety net funds that currently help 1,287 low-income families gain access to childcare in the state.
Haleakalā Headquarters Visitor Center to Re-open, March 17
The Headquarters Visitor Center of Haleakalā National Park will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, after a Feb. 25 closure, when staff reported a cracked beam in the ceiling of the facility.
Public Comment Sought on West Maui Watersheds Planning Report
A Watershed Characterization Report was intended to evaluate watershed processes and determine land uses and activities that may generate non-point source pollutants or alter hydrolic and ecological processes within the three watersheds.
Maui Police Launch St Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign
The Maui Police Department will be conducting a Saint Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign from Monday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 18.
Hiker Rescued After Injury at Twin Falls
Department officials say the 49-year-old man suffered a severe ankle injury after jumping from a 5-foot ledge and landing on uneven rocks.
100,000 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kahului
An equipment malfunction resulted in a 100,000 gallon wastewater overflow in Kahului on Friday, March 13, county officials said.
Maui’s Awai-Dickson headed to Nebraska on Rodeo Scholarship
Maui’s Kanoa Awai-Dickson will pursue an Engineering degree on a rodeo scholarship at Mid-Plains Community College.
Maui Crime Log March 1–7: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-Ins
Maui police responded to 17 burglaries, 18 vehicle break-ins and 10 vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, March 1, and Saturday, March 7, 2015.
PHOTOS: Gabbard Visits Maui for District Work Period
During her visit, Gabbard addressed the student body at Seabury Hall, visited with the Wailuku Hongwanji Boy Scouts Pack 40, stopped by the Maui Farm, and met with Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu.
Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Maui’s Rep. Carroll
Flags will fly at half staff again on Sunday, March 15, in honor of former state Rep. Diana “Mele” Carroll, who died of cancer on Feb. 18, 2015. The lowering of flags coincides with memorial services planned on Maui at Ballard Family Mortuary.
Ceremonies to Honor Kaʻahumanu, 243rd Birthday
Ceremonies this week mark the 243rd birthday of the Maui-born favorite wife of Kamehameha the Great, Queen Kaʻahumanu.
UPDATE: Missing Woman Located in Good Health
***UPDATE: 3/13/15, Missing Person Ashley Newton was located overnight by Wailuku Patrol in good health.
UH Maui College Wins 3 Sustainability Awards
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College received notable awards for academic and student work in sustainability last week at the 3rd annual statewide Hawaiʻi Sustainability in Higher Education Summit held at the UH Mānoa campus.
Practitioners Wanted for Cultural Demonstrations at Haleakalā, Kīpahulu
Haleakalā National Park announced that it is seeking cultural practitioners for a series of cultural demonstrations that will be offered in the Kīpahulu and Summit Districts of the park. This is the second year in a row that the park is offering the demonstrations as part of its Hana Noʻeau series.
UPDATE: Missing Person, Perez Found in Good Health
***Update: 2:10 p.m., 3/13/15, Missing Person Randy Perez was located by the Coast Guard today on his boat offshore in Lahaina. He was found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
