Maui News
Surfrider Hosts Beach Cleanup, General Membership Meeting
The beach cleanup for August is scheduled to take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Sugar Beach in South Maui.
North Kīhei Road Repairs Continue
The construction will result in a single lane closure in both directions along North Kīhei Road between the Honoapiʻilani Highway and the Piʻilani Highway.
Maui Police Conduct DUI Crackdown, Aug. 15 to Sept. 1
Maui police will be setting up unannounced intoxication checkpoints throughout Maui County, including saturation patrols that use unmarked patrol vehicles.
Governor Extends Emergency Proclamation to October
The extension of the proclamation is ostensibly in response to the widespread damage and ongoing disaster recovery efforts on Hawai’i Island.
$3.99M Released for Hāna and Haleakalā Highway Improvements
An estimated $3.99 million was released today for slope stabilization work on the Hāna Highway, and intersection upgrades on the Haleakalā Highway on Maui, Governor Neil Abercrombie announced.
Lānaʻi Chamber of Commerce Hosts First Ever Fifth Friday
The Lānaʻi Chamber of Commerce hosts the inaugural edition of its new Fifth Friday event on Aug. 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dole Park in Lānaʻi City.
Hawaii Red Cross Continues Overnight Shelter in Pāhoa
The Hawaiʻi Red Cross Shelter at the Pāhoa Community Center on Hawaiʻi Island remains open to support those impacted by Tropical Cyclone Iselle.
Extension Will Link Waiʻale Road to Honoapiʻilani Highway
The extension of Waiale Road was identified by the county as a long-range strategy to improve traffic flow within and around Waikapū Village, and provide an alternate route between Kahului and Wailuku.
Maui’s Kula Forest Reserve Remains Closed Following Iselle
The Kula Forest Reserve and Polipoli State Park on Maui remain closed following Tropical Cyclone Iselle, while damage assessment continues. Work to remove and clear downed trees from interior roads is expected to take several weeks to complete.
Keokea Homesteaders Host Innaugural Hoʻolauleʻa, Aug. 30
An inaugural Keokea Hoʻolauleʻa is planned later this month from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, at the Keokea homesteads.
Maui Electric Sending Crews, Equipment to Hawaiʻi Island
“With power completely restored on Maui County, we can shift our focus to helping our sister company on Hawai‘i Island,” said Kurt Tsukiyama, manager of transmission and distribution at Maui Electric.
State Offers Tips on Iselle Donations
As emergency managers continue to assist individuals and communities recovering from damage caused by the Tropical Cyclone Iselle, the general public may be looking for ways to help through donations or volunteering.
Mechanical Problems Result in Missed Kula Trash Route
Mechanical problems were identified as the cause of a missed trash route in the Kula area on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, officials with the County of Maui Solid Waste Division announced.
Perseid Meteor Shower Comes on Heels of Super Moon
Viewing will be best between midnight and dawn in the eastern sky, according to the Bishop Museum Planetarium. The Perseid Meteor Shower happens around mid-August each year.
Maui Police Chief Application Deadline TODAY
Today is the deadline set to apply for the chief of police vacancy on Maui. The recruitment notice indicates that the job pays $135,000 per year.
No Advisories After 3.6 Quake Near Honokaʻa, Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is reporting a preliminary magnitude 3.6 earthquake reported overnight at 9:47 p.m. HST on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, near Honokaʻa on Hawaiʻi Island. There were no advisories issued following the quake.
Maui Calls Gala Fundraiser Rescheduled to Sept. 27
The Maui Calls annual gala fundraiser for the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, which had been postponed from August 8 due to hurricane and tropical storm Iselle, has since been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 starting at 6 p.m.
Special Election Friday in Puna Precincts Affected by Iselle
The votes could make a difference in the US Senate race where just 1,635 votes separate Brain Schatz from Colleen Hanabusa in the Democratic primary.
Maui Police Department is Re-Accredited for Sixth Time
This is the sixth time the department has successfully renewed its accreditation, and is the result of an on-site review held earlier this year in April.
UPDATE: Sailboat Passengers Caught in Hurricane Julio Rescued
The Coast Guard in Hawaiʻi is coordinating the rescue of a 42-foot sailboat caught in Hurricane Julio 414 miles northeast of Oʻahu.
