Maui News
Fireworks Implicated in First of Two Kahului Fires
Two fires in Kahului burned a total of 3.5 acres on the 4th of July public holiday, fire officials reported.
Paradise Stone & Tile Owner Gets 3 Years on Tax Charges
A Maui resident and former National Football League player for the San Diego Chargers, Charles Loewen, was sentenced to 37 months in prison and three years of supervised release, the US Justice Department announced today.
14 Local Residents Become Haleakalā Trail Guardians
Under the pilot program, volunteers hike popular trails in the Summit District to help visitors discover Haleakalā.
Staffing Shortage Results in Molokaʻi Landfill Partial Closure
The closure will be in effect Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and is necessary to ensure the safe operation of the facility, and to meet minimum operating requirements of its solid waste permit as outlined by the state Department of Health.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 6.6 Kermadec Islands Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 6.6 #earthquake reported at 9:50 a.m. HST on Thursday, July 3, 2014, in the #Kermadec Islands Region, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The USGS reports that the quake was located at a depth of 20.5 miles and was located: 145 miles ESE of Raoul Island, #NewZealand; 632 miles S of Nuku`alofa, Tonga; 670 miles NE of Whakatane, New Zealand; 675 miles NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand; and 684 miles ENE of Whangarei, New Zealand. Image courtesy PTWC.
Maui July 4th Fireworks Display and Guidelines
The display is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, July 4, from a barge offshore of Front Street in Lahaina. Fire officials remind the public that fireworks can only be set off legally between 1 and 9 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
Governor to Hold 2 Bill Signing Ceremonies on Maui
Governor Neil Abercrombie will enact measures addressing family child care homes and liquor license classes at two separate bill signing ceremonies on Maui this Saturday.
AAA Hawaii Offers Tipsy Tow for 4th of July
The tow is unique in that it provides a driver with a safe ride home for themselves and their vehicle instead of driving while intoxicated.
Mamuad’s Name to Appear on Ballot, Votes Will Not Count
The name of voided Maui mayoral candidate Neldon Mamuad will still appear on the primary election ballot, but votes for him will not be counted toward the end result.
Voter Registration Deadline Nears
The last day to register to vote in the primary election is Thursday, July 10, 2014. During the 2012 primary election, there were a total of 84,042 individuals registered to vote in Maui County. Of that number, only 30.6% or 25,702 individuals actually voted.
Kahului Airport Runway 2-20 Resurfacing Project Scheduled
Work is slated to take place in the overnight hours from midnight to 7 a.m. nightly, Sundays through Thursdays, beginning on Sunday, July 13, 2014.
Fine Now $297 for Using Electronic Device While Driving
The fine for using a mobile electronic device while driving increased to $297 this week, officials with the Maui Police Department announced. The fine for using a mobile electronic device within a construction or school zone is now $347, police said.
Westin Maui Resort Proposes $55M in Improvements
The resort is proposing improvements to refresh and revitalize the property. If approved, the project is expected to cost an estimated $55 million, with construction projected to occur over a 30-month period.
Health Director Visits Maui, Funds Allocated for New CT Scanner
Rosen along with state Senator Roz Baker of Maui are credited with their efforts in helping with the allocation of trauma system special funds for a new CT scanner for the hospital’s Radiology Department.
BRIEF: Trash Route Missed in Kīhei and Kula
Both incidents were due to a staffing shortage. Trash along the missed Kīhei route will be picked up today; and trash along the missed Kula route will be picked up on Wednesday, July 2.
Upcountry Water Meter Priority List Updated
The list, dated June 30, 2014, is 35 pages long and includes 1,852 requests dating back to January 4, 1999.
Civil Defense Monthly Siren Test Today
The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for today (Tuesday, June 1, 2014) at 11:45 a.m.
Mandatory Kindergarten Begins for 5-Year-Olds
Under the new law, children who will be at least 5-years of age on or before July 31 of the school year are required to attend kindergarten, unless otherwise exempt.
Mauiʻs Own Voyaging Canoe to Launch July 11
Prior to the launch, crews will slowly roll the vessel 1.4 miles up Front Street during the early morning hours on July 7.
Maui Police Commission Announces Recruitment for Police Chief
The Maui Police Commission announced the recruitment for a chief of police to fill the vacancy being created by the retirement of Chief Gary Yabuta in July.
