Maui News
Maui “Outstanding Older American” 2014 Nominees Unveiled
The 10 nominees include: Louise Corpuz, Penny Dearborn, Sally Gospodarek, Barbara Kennedy, Kathleen Ordonez, Patsy Ponce, Tom Leuteneker, Fred Ruge, John Tryggestad and Kanee Wright.
2014 Graduation Dates Released for Public, Charter Schools
Here on Maui, the first graduation ceremony will be for students at King Kekaulike High School at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, at the School Stadium.
UPDATE: Kīhei Brush Fires Burn 2.5 Acres
Maui firefighters returned to the scene of a brush fire reported Wednesday afternoon, April 16, to find a separate brush fire in the same vicinity, but further to the south, fire officials said.
11 Kamehameha Students Sign Letters of Intent
A total of 11 student athletes from the Kamehameha Schools, Maui campus signed letters of intent today as they made their college commitments final. The list includes…
Conference Committees to Begin Negotiations on State Budget
House and Senate conferees meet tomorrow to begin negotiations on a final version of the state budget bill.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Piʻilani Hit and Run
The individual has since been identified as Viki Deardorff, 51, of Kīhei. This was the ninth traffic fatality on Maui County roads this year, and the sixth traffic fatality in the last 11 days.
Waterline Repairs to Close Part of Main Street in Wailuku
The repairs are set to start at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, and conclude by 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2014.
Cost of State ID on Maui Doubles, May 1
The cost of obtaining a state identification card will increase to $40 in Maui County when new regulations go into effect on May 1, 2014. The new fee doubles the cost of obtaining a state identification card on Maui.
4 Maui Teams Compete in Auto Skills Competition
Two teams each from Maui High School and King Kekaulike are competing in the 2014 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at Honolulu Community College.
CERT Training Offered on Molokaʻi in May
The 28-hour course takes place on four Saturdays next month. All Classes run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held at the Molokaʻi High School cafeteria on May 3, 10, 17, and 31.
Memorial Fund Established for Lāna‘i Plane Crash
The County of Maui has established a memorial fund for the victims and families of a fatal Lāna‘i plane crash in February, that claimed the lives of three individuals and left three others injured, county officials announced today.
UPDATE: Moped Death on Honoapiʻilani is 5th Fatality in 10 Days
A Maui woman operating a moped was fatally injured when she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling in the same direction on the Honoapiʻilani Highway at Puamana on Monday afternoon, April 14, 2014. Police have since identified the woman as…
Murder Investigation Launched into Assault at Kalama Park
The victim has been identified as Michael “Smiley” Phillip Gray, who died at around 10:55 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014, according to police.
UPDATE: Steven Capobianco Arrested in Burglary Case
Maui police have confirmed that Steven Capobianco was arrested today in connection with a burglary case, that is not related to the Charli Scott homicide investigation for which he has been named as a person of interest.
Maui Police Urge Motorists Drive Smart, 4 Deaths in 8 Days
The advisory comes on the heels of four traffic fatalities in eight days on Maui County roads. It also comes amid the department’s increased enforcement effort involving distracted driving, as part of the national “U Drive U Test U Pay” campaign.
Maui Water Rates Focus of April 15 Meeting
The Council’s Budget and Finance Committee will receive public input on proposed water rates and fees for the 2015 budget, during a special evening meeting at 6 p.m. on April 15, in the Council Chamber, committee chair Mike White announced today.
Total Lunar Eclipse Monday — And Weather Forecast’s Hopeful
The eclipse will begin at 7:58 p.m. and end at 11:33 p.m., with totality — and possibly a blood-red moon — between 9:06 p.m. and 10:24 p.m.
45 mph Wind Gusts Forecast for Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe
A wind advisory is in effect for the Lānaʻi and Kahoʻolawe in Maui County until 6 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014.
HC&S Hosts Community Open House
The Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar company on Maui will host a community open house from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at the Maui Waena Intermediate School Cafeteria.
Maui Kayakers Capsized in Windy Conditions Rescued
Rescue personnel were dispatched to assist a two females who were aboard a kayak that capsized and became separated from others in their group by windy conditions in South Maui on Sunday afternoon.
