Maui News

“For the first time in more than a century,” there will be a continuous flow of water from mauka to makai into the ʻĪao Stream on Maui.

Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the nomination of Helen Nielsen to an interim appointment on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.

Under the bill, hours of operation would be limited to 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; automotive repair and body shops would require a special use permit; and only one ground or wall sign, no larger than 2 square feet would be permitted.

The catch was reeled in after a 30 minute fight by Allyson Rose (second from left) from San Francisco, Calif., along with Captain Jeff Kahl, crewman Chimo Shipp, and her friend.

A 26-year-old Lahaina man is being held in lieu of $250,000 bail after being charged in the alleged stabbing of a 64-year-old Lahaina woman on Saturday.

Kahului’s Wehiwa Colt Kamaka was named the 2014 Healthy Baby of the Year at the contest held Saturday at the 92nd Maui Fair.

Maui police have since arrested Jackobs Khoi Duong Duy, 26, of Lahaina on suspicion of second degree attempted murder. Police say Duy remains in custody, but has not been formally charged as of Sunday morning, Oct. 5.

A Maui man was medevaced to Oʻahu for treatment today after sustaining severe injuries in a motorcycle accident overnight.

Police described the suspect as local, with a tribal diamond shaped tattoo running along the outside of his right arm. Police say the man is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, in his 30’s, weighing 240 pounds, with medium brown colored skin, and bald with patches of black hair.

A new infestation of little fire ants has been confirmed in a large forested area of Nāhiku in East Maui. Authorities say the infested area covers at least 20 acres along the Hāna Highway, according to initial estimates.

Gubernatorial candidates running in the 2014 general election fielded questions on Maui relating to Native Hawaiian Governance, delays in construction of the Kīhei High School, and their thoughts on affordable housing.

Maui county council candidates clarified their stance on the proposed GMO moratorium during a candidate forum hosted by the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce during their 2014 Business Fest.

Attendance at the 92nd Maui Fair is up so far after preliminary gate totals were tallied from opening night on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. Maui Fair Managing Director Sherri Grimes said paid admission was up by about 2,000 individuals from last year.

The Japan-based Capbridge Group is collaborating with Hilton Grand Vacations to conduct a $300 million redevelopment of the property into a 388 unit timeshare resort, that is scheduled to break ground in late 2015.

Maui Master Builders continues road construction and resurfacing work on Papa Avenue in Kahului and on the Hāna Highway in East Maui this week.

Water customers in Hāna are being asked to reduce water usage on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, as contractors conduct electrical connection work on a new backup well in Hāmoa.

The presentation will include discussion on challenges and opportunities on how best to humanely and effectively reduce free-roaming cat populations.

Hawaiʻi Health officials say an individual in isolation at a Honolulu hospital, who was reported to the department as a possible Ebola case yesterday, does not meet the criteria for testing.

Police say a 10-year-old boy reported that an unknown adult male grabbed his arm while he was walking at around 2:10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014.

A unique experience in Hawaiian culture is nestled in the deep reaches of Waiheʻe Valley where the Maui Hawaiian Village hosts tours and demonstrations in authentic food preparation, clothing design and shelter construction.