Maui News
Kaʻala Buenconsejo Named New Maui Parks Director
Maui County officials today confirmed the appointment of Kaʻala Buenconsejo as Maui’s new Parks Director.
Surprise Visits by “Da Maui Sleigh” Brings Joy to Island Keiki
The tradition began as a father and son project when James Presbitero saw a small sleigh pass by in his neighborhood and decided to recreate the vision on a larger scale.
Ige Names Pressler as New Hawaiʻi Health Director
Gov. David Ige today announced the appointment of Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Pressler as director of the Department of Health.
Laulima Day at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Dec. 13
The Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is the exclusive Maui location for the statewide Laulima Giving Program Donation Drive, taking place this Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Maui Police Promote Jackubczak to Assistant Chief
Under his new promotion, which effect on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, Jakubczak will be assigned to the Support Services Bureau.
PHOTOS: Yearling Whale off Maui Disentangled from Fishing Line
Officials say the yearling whale had multiple wraps of heavy gauge, red monofilament longline wrapped around its tail, with bundles of gear trailing behind.
Molokaʻi Landfill Partial Closure, Dec. 13
Insufficient staffing at the Molokaʻi landfill will result in the earlier than usual closure of the facility on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, county officials announced.
Backhoe Strikes Underground Powerline Sparking Molokaʻi Brush Fire
An afternoon brush fire in Kalewa on Molokaʻi was sparked when a backhoe struck an underground powerline while digging in the area, according to fire officials.
Hawaiʻi Proposes an Action-Oriented Obama Presidential Center
The University of Hawaiʻi today submitted a final written proposal to host the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Honolulu.
Hawaiʻi Gas Prices Continue To Fall, Wailuku at $4.05
The agency’s metro area report for Wailuku showed the price of a gallon of regular gas at $4.05 today, down six cents from last week, 20 cents from last month, 12 cents from last year, and down 93 cents from the high of $4.98 reported on May 9, 2011.
Limited Restrooms, No Drinking Water in Kīpahulu District of Park
Officials at Haleakalā National Park on Maui say a water main lead has resulted in no drinking water in the Kīpahulu District of the park, and limited restroom facilities until further notice.
Repair of Hydrant Lateral on South Kīhei Road
The hydrant repair project will take place along South Kīhei Road fronting the Maui Sunset from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014.
Maui Service Dog Graduates Paired With with Residents
The service dogs are currently attending a team training camp and were recently matched with their new partners.
Maui Senior Student Sews Blankets for Newborns
A senior student at Kamehameha Schools Maui presented 58 handmade baby blankets to the Obstetrics department at Maui Memorial Medical Center as part of her senior project.
Four Fishermen Charged for Alleged Confrontation in Molokaʻi Waters
All were indicted by a grand jury and were charged in connection with the May 2014 incident in which they are accused of illegally boarding a vessel in state waters.
VIDEO: Mariner Safely on Molokaʻi After 12 Days Lost at Sea
Ron Ingraham, 67, who has been missing since Nov. 27, has since been transported via Coast Guard Cutter to Molokaʻi with his 25-foot sailboat, the Malia in tow.
Anti-GMO Groups Host Sign Waving Demonstration
A coalition of grassroots groups host a sign waving demonstration on Maui today in an effort to bring attention to health and welfare issues relating to genetically modified organisms, and GMO farming.
Hawaiʻi Preschools Selected for $2M Federal Grant
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard today announced that Hawaiʻi has been selected to receive a $2.07 million federal grant to support communities in the state in providing high-quality preschool programs.
Maui Target Drives Increased Sales at A&B Business Park
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. announced the recent close on three sales at its Maui Business Park II project near the Kahului Airport.
Maui Police Release Photos in Alleged Credit Card Theft Case
Police described the suspect as in his 30s to 40s, standing 5-feet-7-inches to 5-feet-11-inches tall, weighing 150 to 160 pounds, with brown hair, a light beard, mustache and receding hairline. Police say the suspect was wearing an orange t-shirt, light blue surf shorts, slippers and sunglasses in surveillance footage.
