Maui News
Pine Tree Falls Injuring Three People in Hāna, Maui
Three individuals suffered non-life threatening injuries when a large pine tree fell along Mill Street in the East Maui town of Hāna over the weekend, police said.
Kaiser Donates $70K for Historic Worldwide Canoe Voyage
The Polynesian Voyaging Society is the recipient of a $70,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi, that will be used to support its historic worldwide voyage aboard the Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia canoes.
30 Women Help to Build Habitat Housing in Happy Valley
More than 30 women volunteered over the weekend to participate in Habitat for Humanity Maui’s “Women Build” event at the organization’s Kahawai Street affordable housing project in Happy Valley.
Upward Bound Offers Free Meals at Summer Academy
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is participating in a Summer Food Service Program that offers eligible children enrolled in the Upward Bound program free meals.
“Blossoms for the Brave” Lei-Making Event to Honor Veterans
During the annual event, volunteers will string an estimated 2,500 lei that are then placed on the graves of veterans by Girl Scouts at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Launch of Mo’okiha o Pi’ilani Planned on Akua Moon in July
The long-awaited launch of Maui’s own Polynesian voyaging canoe, the Moʻokiha o Piʻilani, has been set for Friday, July 11, 2014, at Māla Wharf Boat Ramp in West Maui, according to a Hui o Waʻa Kaulua announcement.
Schatz Appoints 3 Maui Students to US Service Academies
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i recognized three Maui students who he appointed to this year’s US Service Academies during a reception held in his Honolulu office last week.
Maui DMVL Satellite Offices Close for Staff Training, May 16
The Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing on Maui announced it will be close its satellite offices for the day on Friday, May 16, in order to conduct staff training.
VIDEO: Footage of Stowaway at Kahului Airport Released
“The teen appeared disoriented and was questioned by a worker near the plane who alerted security,” said transportation officials prior to the video release.
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Molokaʻi
The nose gear of the single engine plane collapsed upon landing and the plane skidded off the right side of the runway.
Results of Preliminary Investigation into Maui Zipline Death
Police say witnesses reported the Maui employee who died in the incident was able to hang on to a zipliner for a few minutes, but lost her grip and fell into the gulch below. Authorities say the employee was not secured to the landing platform with any type of safety harness.
Maui Veterans Cemetery Improvements to Start May 27
The Department of Defense Office of Veterans Services announced a planned improvement project at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao has been contracted out, with major work scheduled to begin on May 27, the day after Memorial Day.
Student Becomes First From Lānaʻi to Earn Gates Scholarship
Tyler Vega Pascua, a senior at Lāna‘i High and Elementary School is the first-ever student from Lāna‘i to be selected for the award. Also in her company are Kailey Rishovd of Maui High School in Kahului; and Bram Paikuli of Keaʻau.
Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Charity Walks Raise Combined $96,101
Similar fundraiser walks are planned on other islands throughout the month, with the Maui event slated for this weekend, Saturday, May 10th. Funds raised from the events benefit hundreds of non-profit organizations around the state, with the Maui event going directly to non-profits within the county.
Committee Recommends $604M Budget, Mayor Cites Concerns
The Maui Budget and Finance Committee today completed its review of the fiscal year 2015 budget and recommended passage of a $604 million budget, that includes a 3.1% reduction in real property tax rates across the board.
$500,000 Released for Hāna Highway Rockfall Mitigation
The funding is for Phase 2 of a project located between Mile 19.18 and 19.52 of the Hāna Highway, and will go towards the removal of overhanging, protruding, and unstable rocks from the slopes above the roadway.
Maui Mice Population Spurs Typhus Concerns
Witnesses tell us they first noticed the carcasses on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in the area of the Pali Tunnel and down towards the Ukumehame area two weeks ago, around April 22.
Mayor Arakawa to Discuss Budget During Live TV Show
The county budget will be the focus of the latest edition of Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa’s television show entitled “Your County with Mayor Arakawa.”
Maui Road Repairs Continue, Closures in Effect
Pavement resurfacing continues on the Haleakalā highway between Kula Highway and Pūlehuiki Road daily between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The project will result in detours around work zone.
Sunny Skies in Forecast for Maui
The National Weather Service is forecasting a mixture of sunny and hazy skies over most of the state today with highs near 84 in Kahului, and winds blowing from east at 6 to 11 mph.
