Maui News
Pacific Whale Foundation Launches New Luxury Sailing Catamaran
A blessing ceremony was held for the Pacific Whale Foundation’s newest vessel, the Ocean Spirit on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014.
Kenoi to Deliver Keynote for Maui Council Inauguration
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Billy Kenoi will be joining the 2015 Maui County Council Inauguration to give the keynote speech. The ceremony to usher in the 2015-2017 term of council members will occur on Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber, and is open to the public.
Heavy Rains Flood Intersections, Keep County Crews Busy
Heavy rains kept Maui crews busy on Tuesday as storm waters flooded several main intersections in Kahului and affected the Maui Bus operations out of the Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center.
Wailuku Siren Malfunction
Maui Civil Defense authorities say there is a siren malfunction in Wailuku. Technicians are responding.
Attempted Theft of ATM at Maui Mall Results in $20,000 Damage
Police say two unknown suspects drove into the Maui Mall and pulled an ATM out from its anchors in the ground at around 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014.
Brown Water Advisories Issued: Honolua Bay, Kāʻanapali, Hanakaʻōʻō
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for West Maui from Honolua Bay to Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock) in Kāʻanapali, and Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in West Maui.
Hāna Man Arrested After Weekend Scuffle With Police
A 35-year-old Hāna man was arrested and charged with first degree assault against a police officer, when he failed to leave a business establishment in Hāna, after being requested to do so several times, police said.
Water Conservation Urged in Honokōwai and Lahaina
Water customers in the Honokōwai and Lahaina areas of West Maui are being asked to conserve water following the failure of a key pump at the Māhinahina Water Treatment Facility earlier today.
Ige Outlines Proposed Biennium Budget for 2015-2017
The budget has already been submitted to the State Legislature for review and includes a $25.77 billion operating budget over two years. The financing represents and increase of 4% in 2015-2016 and an 8.2% increase in 2016-2017 over current levels.
Missoni Spends the Holidays with Four Seasons Resort Maui
Missoni, one of the most revered names in fashion design, will celebrate at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea this holiday season with a one-of-a-kind Missoni Christmas tree and an exclusive pop shop, open now through Jan. 3, 2015.
JUMPSmartMaui Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Nearly 40 project stakeholders and business community representatives attended the blessing of the two DC Fast Chargers and one Level 2 charger located in the County of Maui building parking lot.
5 Deputies Sworn-in to Sheriffs Division on Maui
Five Maui recruits with the Public Safety Department were among the recent graduating class of new deputies in the state.
Polls Close Today for “Name a Baby Sea Turtle Contest”
Voting polls close today, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, for the Maui Ocean Center’s “Name a Baby Sea Turtle Contest.”
Mick Fleetwood Hosts Book Signing on Front Street
Musician and Maui resident, Mick Fleetwood will be at Fleetwood’s General Store on Front Street on Monday, Dec. 22, where he will sign copies of his new book.
500 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kīhei
A mechanical failure at the Kīhei Pump Station #5 resulted in the overflow of an estimated 500 gallons of wastewater along South Kīhei Road today.
Maui Humane Society Offers Reward for Stolen Dog
The Maui Humane Society is offering a $250 reward for the safe return of a dog–one of two that were stolen from the facility earlier this week.
8 Rescued After Being Swept into Current at Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock”
Eight individuals were assisted to shore after being swept out by the current at Puʻu Kekaʻa or “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali.
Downed Branches Cause Outage to 1,460 on Molokaʻi
Downed tree branches have been identified as the cause of a power outage that knocked out electricity to an estimated 1,460 customers on the east end of Molokaʻi on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014.
8 Join Maui Police Department in 80th Recruit Graduation
Members of the Maui Police Department’s 80th Recruit class graduated today in a ceremony at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului.
Moped Operator Succumbs to Injuries from Olinda Rd Crash
A 36-year-old Makawao man has since succumbed to injuries sustained in a moped crash on Olinda Road last month, police said. Maui Police have since identified the man as…
