Maui News
PHOTOS: Maui Police Chief and Deputy Officially Sworn In
Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu and newly selected Deputy Chief Dean Rickard were officially sworn in to their respective posts today during a ceremony held at the Kīhei police station in South Maui.
Maui Traffic: Hāna Highway Night Work at Wailua Valley
Night work begins on the Hāna Highway in the Wailua Valley area of East Maui this week. The work to repair an existing drainage crossing will result in a road closure between the Wailua Valley Lookout near mile marker 19 and Puaʻa Kaʻa State Park at Mile 22.
3 Arrested After Investigation into Sale of Stolen Maui Bus Passes
The investigation stemmed from a report made by personnel with the county Department of Transportation who indicated that an unknown individual was selling stolen $4 Maui Bus passes for $2 online.
13 Traffic Arrests, 9 for Impaired Driving During Halloween Enforcement
Maui Police made 13 traffic related arrests during the 10 hour traffic enforcement effort to keep roads safe on Halloween night. The infractions were in addition to the four arrests made during the Halloween in Lahaina event on Front Street.
Game Bird Hunting Season Begins on Maui
The 2014-2015 game bird hunting season begins on Maui today and continues through Monday, Jan. 19, 2015.
4 Arrests Made During 2014 Lahaina Halloween
A total of four adult males were arrested during the event for the following infractions: outstanding bench warrant and resisting arrest; third degree promotion of a detrimental drug; disorderly conduct; and operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
VIDEO: Mayor Gears Up for Larger Crowd at Halloween in Lahaina
“I guess because Halloween is on a Friday this year, rather than Thursday last year, we can look forward to a big crowd because they’re not going to have to go back to work the next day. Saturday is a day off, so it should be really fun,” said Mayor Arakawa.
Mālama ‘Āina Recycling Event in Kīhei on Saturday
Mālama Maui Nui will hold its Mālama ‘Āina recycling event this Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hope Chapel in Kīhei located at 300 East Welakahao Road.
Lahaina Man Arrested After Alleged Machete Attack
An 18-year-old Lahaina man was arrested on assault charges for allegedly attacking a man and woman with a machete during an altercation in Lahaina late Thursday night, Oct. 30, 2014, police said.
Two Arrested for Trespass at Restricted Pāhoa Lava Flow
Two Puna residents were arrested for trespass after they were found in a restricted area near an active lava flow above Pāhoa town. Police said officers observed household utensils dipped in lava on the dashboard.
New Rules Take Effect for Maui Fishing Bag and Size Limits
New fishing rules go into effect this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 1, that establish bag and size limits for uhu or parrotfish and kūmū or goatfish caught in Maui waters.
Rep. Gabbard Tours Maui Businesses, Visits Keiki
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visited Maui businesses on Thursday in an effort to learn about operations and get an update on how their work is affecting the island’s economy and job market.
Waterline Repair to Impact Traffic at ʻIliʻili Road in Kīhei
The work will result in the closure of the entrance to ʻIliʻili Road from South Kīhei Road between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Water will be shut off at Cove Park only during repairs.
Maui Nui Makai Network Receives Kākoʻo ʻĀina Award
The Maui Nui Makai Network, a grassroots coalition of community partners who are working to protect and restore the islands’ coral reefs and nearshore marine resources, received The Nature Conservancy’s Kākoʻo ʻĀina Award at a community celebration this past weekend on Maui.
BREAKING: Additional Measles Cases Confirmed on Maui and Kauaʻi
The state Department of Health has confirmed four additional cases of measles on Maui and Kauaʻi, bringing the total number of confirmed measles cases in these two separate clusters in Hawaiʻi to seven, and the total reported cases for the year to nine.
2014 Lahaina Halloween Express Shuttle Tickets Available
Advance tickets are on sale for the Lahaina Halloween Express shuttle that will operate on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2014, for individuals looking for a way to get to and from the Front Street Halloween festivities.
Upgrades to Maui Electric Wailuku Heights Substation to Impact Traffic
Work will take place Mondays to Saturdays, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and will result in possible traffic delays on West Alu Road during this time.
Kansas Man Dies After Being Pulled From Waters at Keawakapu
Rescue crews were unable to revive a man who was pulled from the water at Keawakapu Beach in South Maui on Wednesday afternoon. Maui police have since identified the man as…
Stream Monitoring Equipment to be Installed at ʻĪao and Waikapū
The commission will install data loggers to provide continuous monitoring of stream levels at two locations along the ʻĪao waterway; and one location along Waikapū Stream. The action comes as the commission continues oversight for implementation of the Nā Wai ʻEhā Interim Instream Flow Standards.
Publisher Closes Maui Weekly Newspaper
The Maui Weekly newspaper published its last issue on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, and its online version is no longer accessible via the internet.
