Maui News

Several business customers have reported receiving telephone calls saying that their electric bill is delinquent and that they are subject to same-day disconnection.

The survey is being conducted by the Office of Veterans Services’ Subcommittee on Women Veterans, with the intent of reaching as many women veterans as possible over the next two months.

Wali formed southeast of the Hawaiian islands earlier today, and the National Weather Service issued an advisory saying heavy rains and potential flooding are anticipated over the islands.

There were eight people rescued; one captain, one crew, and six passengers. All aboard were rescued by a Good Samaritan vessel.

State hospital officials will present a proposed plan to address an anticipated $13 million budget shortfall and long-term solutions to improve the healthcare system over time. The meeting will include a question and answer session, and an opportunity for those in attendance to provide testimony.

Officials with the state Department of Health issued the advisory on Tuesday, July 16, 2014, saying backed up storm water broke through a sand berm at the Honokahua Stream mouth, and discharged turbid waters into the bay.

A 61-year-old man is being treated for non-life threatening lacerations to his foot from a possible shark bite incident in Pāʻia on Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.

The fines for driving over the speed limit are estimated at around $122 for driving 11 mph over the limit; $142 for driving 15 mph over the limit; and $167 for driving 20 mph over the limit.

A 20-year-old man from Kīhei, Maui was arrested by the FBI at the Los Angeles International Airport on Monday for allegedly interfering with a flight crew, a crime that authorities say carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.

The 49-year-old was located at the Seabury Hall campus on Olinda Road, where he was placed under arrest for allegedly violating conditions of release on bail, police said.

In it’s first full year of operation, Fisheries officials with the Department of Land and Natural Resources say the team has recorded an increase in compliance and more citations. The action has led to the beginning of recovery for an “over fished and over stressed area of the island.”

A preliminary report indicates that an alarm sounded prior to the hard landing of a tour helicopter in a Waiheʻe pasture last month. The pilot of the Sunshine Helicopters craft reported that he was 10 minutes into the flight when the main rotor speed started to decrease, and the low rotor warning alarm sounded.

Starting this August, UH Maui College will offer two accelerated, eight-week credit courses in Geographic Information Systems, leading to a Certificate of Competence in GIS.

The Council’s Budget and Finance Committee will conduct site inspections on Monday morning of proposed land acquisitions in Kahului and Wailuku.

Two public hearings are planned on Maui this week to solicit public comment on the merger of Time Warner Cable and Comcast Corp.

Governor Neil Abercrombie is withdrawing from three out of four scheduled AARP-sponsored debates, including Friday’s face off with Senator David Ige in Kahului, event organizers announced.

A primary election mayoral candidate forum will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. tonight (July 15, 2014) on Akakū Maui Community Television, Channel 55 from the Seabury Hall campus in Makawao.

The ex-boyfriend of a missing Maui woman entered a not guilty plea in court today after being indicted for the murder of Carly “Charli” Scott.

Update, 9:32 a.m.: Capobianco has pleaded not-guilty.

Maui Councilman Riki Hokama was installed as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) on Monday, July 14.