Maui News
Extension Will Link Waiʻale Road to Honoapiʻilani Highway
The extension of Waiale Road was identified by the county as a long-range strategy to improve traffic flow within and around Waikapū Village, and provide an alternate route between Kahului and Wailuku.
Maui’s Kula Forest Reserve Remains Closed Following Iselle
The Kula Forest Reserve and Polipoli State Park on Maui remain closed following Tropical Cyclone Iselle, while damage assessment continues. Work to remove and clear downed trees from interior roads is expected to take several weeks to complete.
Keokea Homesteaders Host Innaugural Hoʻolauleʻa, Aug. 30
An inaugural Keokea Hoʻolauleʻa is planned later this month from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, at the Keokea homesteads.
Maui Electric Sending Crews, Equipment to Hawaiʻi Island
“With power completely restored on Maui County, we can shift our focus to helping our sister company on Hawai‘i Island,” said Kurt Tsukiyama, manager of transmission and distribution at Maui Electric.
State Offers Tips on Iselle Donations
As emergency managers continue to assist individuals and communities recovering from damage caused by the Tropical Cyclone Iselle, the general public may be looking for ways to help through donations or volunteering.
Mechanical Problems Result in Missed Kula Trash Route
Mechanical problems were identified as the cause of a missed trash route in the Kula area on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, officials with the County of Maui Solid Waste Division announced.
Perseid Meteor Shower Comes on Heels of Super Moon
Viewing will be best between midnight and dawn in the eastern sky, according to the Bishop Museum Planetarium. The Perseid Meteor Shower happens around mid-August each year.
Maui Police Chief Application Deadline TODAY
Today is the deadline set to apply for the chief of police vacancy on Maui. The recruitment notice indicates that the job pays $135,000 per year.
No Advisories After 3.6 Quake Near Honokaʻa, Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is reporting a preliminary magnitude 3.6 earthquake reported overnight at 9:47 p.m. HST on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, near Honokaʻa on Hawaiʻi Island. There were no advisories issued following the quake.
Maui Calls Gala Fundraiser Rescheduled to Sept. 27
The Maui Calls annual gala fundraiser for the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, which had been postponed from August 8 due to hurricane and tropical storm Iselle, has since been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 starting at 6 p.m.
Special Election Friday in Puna Precincts Affected by Iselle
The votes could make a difference in the US Senate race where just 1,635 votes separate Brain Schatz from Colleen Hanabusa in the Democratic primary.
Maui Police Department is Re-Accredited for Sixth Time
This is the sixth time the department has successfully renewed its accreditation, and is the result of an on-site review held earlier this year in April.
UPDATE: Sailboat Passengers Caught in Hurricane Julio Rescued
The Coast Guard in Hawaiʻi is coordinating the rescue of a 42-foot sailboat caught in Hurricane Julio 414 miles northeast of Oʻahu.
Visitor Airlifted in Mountain Rescue at “Bamboo Forest”
A visitor from Argentina was airlifted from the Kailua area of East Maui on Sunday after suffering injuries while hiking in the area often referred to as the “Bamboo Forest.”
MECO UPDATES: Power Restored to Remaining Customers after Iselle
The remaining 39 customers in Olinda and Piʻiholo were brought back online by 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10.
Woodson Hangs onto House Seat, Maui Legislative Incumbents Advance
Representative Justin Woodson will hold on to his seat in the state house following Saturday’s winner-take-all primary; while other incumbents from Maui advance in their respective races to compete in the November general election.
Arakawa to Face Paltin in Maui Mayor’s Race
Arakawa held a commanding lead throughout the night with 17,492 votes (63.6%), ahead of Paltin, who garnered 3,331 votes (12.1%). The two face each other in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Maui Council Races Narrowed to Top Two Contenders
Saturday’s primary election featured four Maui council races, each of which were narrowed to the top two vote-getters in each district.
Primary Election Results – FINAL Printout
The closest race of the night was for US Senate, which remains undecided due to the outstanding votes from two polling places on Hawaiʻi Island that were unable to open because of the aftermath of Hurricane Iselle.
All Clear Issued for Maui: Storm Warning Cancelled
Maui County Civil Defense and Mayor Alan Arakawa have announced the all clear for residents as the tropical storm warning for the county was canceled this afternoon. Tropical Storm Iselle dispersed after hitting the Big Island last night and stopping the storms progression to Maui; however the Mayor still urged caution in the coming days.
