Maui News
Kahului Robbery Under Investigation
Police say an investigation revealed a 62-year-old male victim was approached at a bus stop, by an unknown man that demanded money, while brandishing a hand gun which was later determined to be a BB gun.
Maui Fire Prevention Demonstration, Nov. 29
The Maui Fire Department hosts a demonstration on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Keōpūolani Park. An estimated 600 children, parents and teachers attended last year’s demonstration.
Maui Crime Log Nov. 16-22: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-ins
Maui police responded to 27 burglaries, 10 vehicle thefts, and 19 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Nov. 16 to 22, 2014.
Ige Inauguration Events Include Ceremony and Celebration
Inauguration events take place on Monday, Dec. 1, for Governor-Elect David Ige who assumes his new office next week.
Disabled Mississippi Veteran Wins Hero’s Honeymoon Trip to Maui
A disabled Mississippi veteran who served in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom is the winner of “A Hero’s Hawaiian Honeymoon” on Maui.
Future Plans for Hāna’s Pāʻani Mai Park Focus of Meeting
Future plans for Pāʻani Mai Park in Hāna, Maui, will be the focus of discussion for an upcoming meeting hosted by the Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Police Seek Public Help in Finding Missing Maui Man
Maui police are seeking the public’s help in locating Michael Taylor Rachac, a 24-year-old man who was reported missing by a friend.
Wailuku Man Critically Injured in Apparent Paddle Boarding Incident
A 60-year-old Wailuku man was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition after sustaining injuries in an apparent paddle boarding incident on Sunday afternoon.
Matson Crew Honored for Rescuing Boaters Caught in Hurricane Julio
The US Coast Guard presented awards to crew members of the Matson ship Manukai for the Aug. 10, 2014, rescue of three men from a sailboat caught in the winds and seas of Hurricane Julio off of Oʻahu. The Meritorious Public Service award was presented on Monday to John Bloomingdale, Captain of the Manukai, 3rd Mate Justin Moore and 2nd Engineer Josef Eggert.
VIDEO: Stranded Kayakers Rescued from Molokini Crater
The Coast Guard and Ocean Safety crews rescued two kayakers stranded on Molokini Crater on Monday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2014. Coast Guard officials say the kayakers were forced onto the rocks at around 3:20 p.m., during 29 mph winds and three foot seas.
Schatz Urges FAA to Address Safety and Security Risks of Drones
The request comes following reports of small unmanned aircraft or drone sightings near commercial airports in New York and Florida.
FOUND: Maui Police Seek Help in Finding Missing Visitor
UPDATE: On Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, Edward Gillmore returned home and he is in good health. The Maui Police Department thank the public for their assistance.
Coalition Steps in to Defend Maui GMO Initiative
A coalition of Maui and Moloka‘i residents, farmers, and public interest groups, represented by Center for Food Safety and Earthjustice, filed papers in Honolulu federal district court to defend the County of Maui’s recently passed genetically engineered crop safety initiative from a legal challenge by multinational chemical companies.
Traffic Advisory: Accident at Olowalu Cleared, Road Open
By Maui Now Staff UPDATE : Road open in both directions 8:33 a.m. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 6:45 a.m. 11/23/14, One lane of Honoapiʻilani Highway in the area of Olowalu Road is closed due to a traffic accident. Police are at the scene and are running contraflow until the roadway is cleared. Photos courtesy Tanner Ashlock.
GMO Initiative Backers on Maui Seek Intervention in Federal Court Order
Proponents of the recently passed GMO Initiative on Maui are seeking intervention in a federal court lawsuit filed by Monsanto Hawaiʻi after a judge granted a request preventing the referendum from taking effect until the full legal merits of the lawsuit are considered.
Wailuku Man Arrested for Alleged Manslaughter in Deadly Traffic Crash
A Wailuku man was arrested for his alleged connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Lahaina woman late last year. Police say 33-year-old Anthony Souza IV was indicted and arrested on a warrant on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at 8:17 a.m.
Target Partners in Kahului Beach Cleanup, Sponsors Surf Event at Honolua
Future Maui retailer, Target is partnering with the Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter and Mālama Maui Nui to clean up Hoaloha Park at Kahului Harbor on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hawaii College & Career Fair Comes to Maui, Nov. 21
The Hawaiʻi College & Career Fair will be on Maui today (Friday, Nov. 21, 2014) from 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard Puʻunēnē Armory off of the Mokulele Highway at the entrance to the Maui Raceway Park.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 6.9 Indonesia Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a magnitude 6.9 (upgraded from a preliminary magnitude 6.8) earthquake in teh Halmahera region of Indonesia reported at 12:10 a.m. HST on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Study Now Tracking 24 Tiger Sharks, Shows Habitat Insights on Maui, Oʻahu
A total of 24 tiger sharks off of Maui are now being tracked with satellite tagging devices as researchers with the University of Hawaiʻi continue to study their movement following an increase in the number of unprovoked shark bite incidents last year.
