Maui News
Maui County Council Committee Leadership Announced
Committee leadership roles for the Maui County Council were announced today as the body prepares for the upcoming 2015-2017 term, which begins on Jan. 2, 2015.
Temporary Injunction Granted in Monsanto Lawsuit Challenging GMO Initiative
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed by Monsanto Hawaiʻi against the County of Maui, preventing the recently passed GMO initiative from taking effect until the court considers its legal merits further, company representatives said.
Pāʻia Beach Park Expansion Official Under A&B Agreement
The deal comes after a search for property to accommodate the Central Maui Service Center, which is nearing the end of its lease at the Maui Mall in Kahului.
5 Volunteers Honored for Preserving Maui’s Environment
Mālama Maui Nui honored five volunteers at its annual Mahalo Event appreciation party, for their work in helping to preserve the beauty and environmental health of Maui County. Honorees this year included: Buck Joiner, Mike Perry, Les Potts, David Rivera, and Robin Vierra.
Maui Crime Log Nov. 2-8: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-ins
Maui police responded to 20 burglaries, 8 vehicle thefts, and 17 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Nov. 2 to 8, 2014.
Manpower Shortage Results in Missed Trash Route in Kīhei, Wailuku
Residents in some areas of Wailuku and Kīhei on Maui did not have their trashed picked up as scheduled on Friday, Nov. 14, due to a staffing shortage, county officials announced.
Day of Hope Run/Walk to Benefit Maui Cancer Foundation
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea hosts the 25th Annual Day of Hope 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk this Saturday, Nov. 15, to benefit Maui’s Pacific Cancer Foundation.
Maui Police Emergency Training Exercise at Mall TODAY
The Maui Police Department will be conducting an emergency preparedness exercise at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014.
GMO Initiative Backers File Lawsuit To Assure Transparency
Five Maui residents filed a lawsuit in Second Circuit court on Wednesday, seeking “declaratory relief to assure transparency and the proper implementation,” of the newly passed initiative that places a moratorium on GMO cultivation in Maui County.
Monsanto Challenges Passage of Maui GMO Initiative
Monsanto Hawaiʻi today joined other individuals, groups and businesses including the Maui Farm Bureau and Dow AgroSciences in filing a lawsuit to challenge the measure that would place a moratorium on GMO cultivation in Maui County.
UPDATE: Kāʻanapali Beaches Re-Opened After Apparent Shark Encounter
A 50 year old Homer, Alaska man, snorkeling in the ocean off of Kahekili “Airport” Beach in the Kāʻanapali area of West Maui, reported being bitten by a shark at around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014.
Robbery in Kahului Parking Lot Under Investigation
Police say the victim was parked within the Home Depot parking lot when a male suspect entered his vehicle brandishing a knife and demanded his property.
Hoʻokipa to Close Nov. 18 for Installation of New Lifeguard Tower
Hoʻokipa Beach Park along the north shore of Maui will be closed for safety reasons on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 during the installation of a new lifeguard tower.
LOCATED: Missing Makawao Woman Last Seen on Monday in Lahaina
Police say Mary Rose Charrete-O’Brien, 31, failed to return to her home on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Hawaiʻi Health Dept Establishes Ebola Testing Capabilities
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, State Laboratories Division announced that it has established testing capabilities for the 2014 outbreak associated with the Ebola Zaire Virus.
$13K to Maui Youth Centers in HC&S “Selfie” Competition
The contest challenged entrants to find unique ways to encourage Maui’s keiki to stay out of the company’s ditches and off the cane roads, and instead seek out other fun activities around the island.
Souki Maintains Role as House Speaker, Maui Reps Chair Committees
Rep. Souki maintains his role as House Speaker, while all Maui Representatives have roles as either chair or vice chair of various committees.
Staff Shortage Results in Missed Kīhei Trash Route
Affected areas include: Halalai, Kaiola, Luluka, Kuʻu Home, Papau Komohana, and Papau Hikina Place; ʻAhaʻaina Way; Halalai, Papau, Hoʻopili Akau, Malimali, ʻImihale, and Kūlanihākoʻi Street; all streets off of Kūlanihākoʻi; and the Betsill subdivision.
Hazy Skies and Showers Possible Across Maui County Today
Meteorologist Malika Dudley’s daily Maui County weather forecast. Today areas of haze are expected across Maui, Lanaʻi and Molokaʻi. A couple of fronts could bring showers as well.
Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Safety Enforcement, Nov. 17-29
The Maui Police Department will be stepping up traffic enforcement over the next two weeks during a campaign that will run from Monday, Nov. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, including the Thanksgiving holiday. National statistics show that fatal motor vehicle crashes increase during the holiday week of Thanksgiving.
