Maui News
Orange Clownfish Under Review For Listing as Threatened or Endangered
“Finding Nemo is getting harder,” that according to scientists at the Center for Biological Diversity. Scientists point toward “global warming” and “acidification of oceans” as the cause of reduced habitat for orange clownfish in coral reefs.
Maui Premiere of Cousteau’s Swains Island Film Tonight
The film chronicles Cousteau’s 2013 visit to this remote island in American Samoa that is owned by the Jennings, but shows signs of habitation for the past 1,000 years.
Crews Battle 10 Acre Brush Fire in Lahaina
A 10 acre brush fire in West Maui was called 100% contained by 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014.
Maui Fire Department Announces 4 Promotions
The list of promotions includes Greg Jenkins and Rylan Yatsushiro to the rank of Captain, and Jorgen Busby and Peter Gand to the rank of Firefighter III.
3rd Annual “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” Heads to Whalers Village
The West Maui Domestic Violence Task Force and Women Helping Women join forces for the event, scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.
Coast to Coast Cleanup this Weekend at Keālia and Waiehu
A two day “Coast to Coast Cleanup” event takes place this weekend at two Maui beaches as part of Mālama Maui Nui’s month-long “Get the Drift and Bag it” campaign.
Hāna Highway Road Closures Planned for Resurfacing
Road resurfacing work in the Wailua area of East Maui will result in single lane closures this week, and complete road closures during specific hours on Monday, Sept. 29.
Lower Kula Water System Improvements to Impact Traffic
Residents of Maui’s Kula Kai and Kula Mala subdivisions are advised of water systems improvements that will impact traffic in the area.
Maui Resident Files Complaint Against SuperPAC Donor
Political activist Karen Chun of Maui has filed a complaint with the Hawaiʻi Campaign Spending Commission alleging that the Hawaiʻi Carpenters Recovery Market Fund has violated state law by not disclosing the original source of their funds.
Maui Senators Sound Off on Wastewater System Policy
Senator Baker is asking the state Department of Health to hold public hearings on the neighbor islands to discuss proposed changes to the state’s wastewater management policy.
Maui Crime Log: 24 Burglaries, 24 Vehicle Break-ins
Maui police responded to 24 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts, and 24 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, 2014. Of the 11 vehicle thefts, 4 vehicles have since been recovered.
Cochran Backs Zero Waste Policy Proposed for Maui
Committee Chair Elle Cochran called the zero waste policy “a sustainable approach to waste management,” saying the policy, if adopted, would result in all products being reused instead of being sent to landfills and incinerators.
Record High Temps for 2 Consecutive Days in Kahului
Record high temperatures were recorded on two consecutive days in Kahului with Saturday’s 95 degree weather breaking an old record set 18 years ago, and Sunday’s 93 degree weather tying a record set 37 years ago, according to data compiled by the National Weather Service.
Traffic Accident Results in Morning Slowdown Near Scenic Lookout
Motorists traveling to or from Lahaina are advised of a motor vehicle accident just before the scenic lookout on the Honoapiʻilani Highway.
South Korea Visitor Pulled From Waters at Pu’u Keka’a
A visitor from South Korea was pulled from the water at Pu’u Keka’a or Black Rock in Kāʻanapali after he was found motionless in the water on Sunday afternoon, police said.
Man Arrested for DUI After Striking Spectator at Maui Marathon
A 22-year-old Kahului man was arrested for driving while under the influence after he drove through a crowd near the start of the Maui Marathon, and struck one of the spectators, police said.
5 People Displaced by Haʻikū Structure Fire
Firefighters from Pāʻia and Makawao were dispatched at 2:37 p.m., and arrived on scene to find the 20-foot by 20-foot structure on Hahana Road fully engulfed and destroyed by fire.
Deadly Crash Claims Life of Kīhei Woman on Lahaina Bypass
A 23-year-old Kīhei woman suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle accident on the Lahaina bypass early Saturday morning. Police say she was a passenger in the single-vehicle collision. The male driver was arrested.
Waikapū Brush Fire Burns Quarter Acre
An afternoon fire in Waikapū burned a quarter acre of brush and trash on Friday, Sept. 19, before being brought under control.
Meeting Highlights Final Phase of Kahekili Highway Resurfacing
The county will begin the third and final phase of the ongoing Kahekili Highway resurfacing project on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014.
