Maui News
Mauian Named President of National Association of Counties
Maui Councilman Riki Hokama was installed as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) on Monday, July 14.
Residents Asked to Reduce Water Usage Due to New Well
Customers in Kahului, Wailuku, Waihee, Paia, Kihei, Wailea, and Makena are asked to reduce water usage all day Tuesday, July 15 as water production will be limited until a new well is connected to the water system.
Visitor Dies in Possible Drowning in Ka’anapali
Witnesses said they saw a woman floating face down approximately 25 feet from shore, and pulled her out of the water.
CANCELED: Flood Advisory Issued for Maui
At 1:54 p.m., radar showed heavy rain near Pukalani or about 10 miles southeast of Kahului. The area of heavy rain was nearly stationary.
Capobianco Indicted for Murder Over Missing Charli Scott
Head Prosecuting Attorney John D Kim told Maui Now that he expects Steven Capobianco to be served with an arrest warrant for second-degree murder and third-degree arson today, July 14.
Teen’s Crime Spree Ends With Hana Hwy Closure, Power Outage
A runaway bus that crashed and shut down the Hana Highway along with electrical power for hours on Friday, July 11 was the result of a teenager’s drunken crime spree.
UPDATE: Prison Escapee Found; Faces 5 Years
An inmate that escaped from Maui Community Correctional Center on Saturday, July 12 was re-captured Monday, July 14. He faces 5 years in prison over what was initially a 14 day sentence.
No Tsunami From 6.8M Earthquake Off Japan
The tremor was located off the coast of Honshu, about 55 miles from the epicenter of the deadly 2011 earthquake that devastated many parts of Japan.
Maui’s Voyaging Canoe Launches From Lahaina
The Launch Day event began at noon and was attended by various elected officials.
Baldwin Ave Closure the Result of Brush Fire
A closure of Baldwin Avenue for about 20 minutes this morning was the result of a nearby brush fire.
“Majority” on Maui Still Violating Uncovered Truck Law
Of 307 vehicles that came to the landfill, 233 — or 75% — were found to be in violation of uncovered truck laws over a three hour period. However, it’s at least an improvement over a 2011 figure when 137 of 153 vehicles — or 90% — were in violation.
Kilohana Drive, Keawakapu Beach Parking Lot Closing in July
During this time Kilohana Drive will be closed and traffic detoured around the work zone. Motorists and beach-goers are advised to find alternate routes/beach parking until work is complete.
Maui County in $140K Settlement Over Solid Waste Violations
The state says the violations occurred at the Central Maui Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and the Molokai Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility.
PHOTOS: Moʻokiha Completes Midnight Move to Māla
Organizers say an estimated 400 people participated in the procession from 525 Front Street to Māla Wharf. The canoe launch this Friday is scheduled in conjunction with the Akua Moon and the 3:53 p.m. highest tide of the month, according to Hui o Waʻa Kaulua.
Habitat For Humanity’s 8th Annual Build-a-thon This Weekend
The organization expects to host more than 100 volunteers during the two-day event, with participants to work directly alongside Habitat’s partner families.
Road Repairs Result in Delays in North Kīhei and Kāʻanapali
State highway crews continue road repair work this week on North Kīhei Road in Māʻalaea and on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Kāʻanapali. Work hours for both projects are from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. daily this week through Friday, July 11, 2014.
Bill to Allow Child Care Homes in Ag District Advances
The council resolution comes on the heels of a similar measure signed into law by Governor Neil Abercrombie over the weekend that gives the counties the ability to amend their zoning codes in the manner proposed by Council Member Don Guzman.
AARP Hosts Gubernatorial Debate on Maui
AARP Hawaii will sponsor a gubernatorial debate between Governor Neil Abercrombie and state Senator David Ige at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului on Friday, July 18.
BRIEF: Kīhei Aquatic Center Prepped for Pan Pacific Championships
Repair and maintenance work will result in the closure of the locker room area of the Kīhei Aquatic Center from July 7 to Aug 8, 2014, in preparation for the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
DMVL Offices to Close for Staff Training on Friday, July 11
Due to the closure of the Kahului DMVL office at the Maui Mall Service Center, other offices located at the Service Center also will be closed to the public on Friday, July 11, officials said.
