Maui News
Special Weather Statement: Risk of Severe Thunderstorms
“In addition to frequent lightning and intense rainfall, severe thunderstorms are capable of producing damaging winds and hail the size of quarters or larger,” the forecast stated.
Maui’s Aquino Named Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Club
Baldwin High School Senior, Mason Aquino, was recognized as the 2014 Boys & Girls Clubs, State of Hawaiʻi, Youth of the Year, during a luncheon in Honolulu yesterday.
Maui Police to Enforce Distracted Driving Laws in April
The Maui Police Department will be aggressively enforcing distracted driving violations as part of the national “U drive. U text. U pay.” campaign, which runs from April 10 to 15, 2014, department officials announced.
Maui Crime Log: 19 Burglaries, 6 Vehicle Thefts
Maui police say they responded to 19 burglaries, 6 vehicle thefts, and 16 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between March 16 and 22, 2014.
Maui Police Promote Migita and Rodrigues to Lieutenant
Maui police today announced the promotion of Sergeants Scott Migita and Ryan Rodrigues to the rank of Lieutenant. Both promotions take effect on April 16, 2014.
Victim’s Pants and Jeep Stolen in Kīhei Attack
Maui Police are seeking the public’s help with information relating to an attack reported in South Maui in which the victim was punched in the face and lost consciousness before his pants and vehicle were stolen, according to police.
Red Cross Maui Worker Deploys to Assist in Washington Mudslide
Trina Shepherd, a volunteer from Maui, will be assisting in disaster mental health services and is scheduled to leave within the next couple of days, according to an organization press release.
27th Annual Hoʻomau for Hawaiian Immersion, March 29
The 27th Annual Hoʻomau, presented by Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui takes place this Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 9 a.m. to sunset at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in Central Maui.
Nominations Accepted for Outstanding Older American Awards
The deadline to submit a nomination is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2014, with awards to be presented on Tuesday, May 6, at an awards luncheon.
Tsutsui Urges Congress to Address National Transportation Funding
Hawaiʻi gets an estimated $160 million in federal highway funds each year, which are used to fund large scale projects through 80% federal and 20% state funding, according to Tsutsui.
District Meetings Set for Community Input on 2015 Budget
The Budget and Finance Committee will hold evening meetings throughout the county in April to receive community input on the fiscal year 2015 budget.
Four Medevaced For Jellyfish Stings Near Molokini
Coast Guard officials say the adult was in shock, and the three children sustained only minor injuries.
Maui, Molokaʻi Principals Nominated for $25K Leaders’ Award
Robyn Honda of Makawao Elementary School, and Joe Yamamoto of Maunaloa Elementary on Molokaʻi are among 13 public school principals from across the state that are in the running.
Suicide Prevention Training Sessions Planned on Maui
The state Department of Health is sponsoring two training sessions on Maui for individuals interested in helping with suicide prevention and awareness efforts.
County 2015 Budget Calls for $150.8M in Capital Improvements
Includes: $26.2 million for road resurfacing and improvements; $21.8 million for Water Supply improvements; and $27.3 million for Parks facility improvements.
Globetrotters Add Maui Game to Fans Rule Tour
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2014 “Fans Rule” Tour to Hawaiʻi from April 25-28, 2014, including a newly added game on Maui.
Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Maui Officers Dismissed
County officials say officers Jun Hattori and Erik Losvar were responding to a call of shots fired when the incident occurred.
2014 Prince Kūhiō Maui Ho’olaule’a, March 29
A 2014 Prince Kūhiō Maui Ho’olaule’a is planned in West Maui this Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Keawaiki, within the Lahaina Banyan Tree Park.
VIDEO: Maui 2015 Budget Hinges on TAT Cap
The whole budget hinges on whether or not the state is going to remove the Transient Accommodations Tax cap they imposed on us a few years back to help the state, said Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa.
Weekend Rain Improves Abnormally Dry Conditions
Heavy rains late last week helped to improve abnormally dry conditions for the state, according to a weekly crop weather report issued by the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture.
