Maui News
PHOTOS: Maui Businesses Gear up with Google
Senator Schatz called the internet “one of the most critical aspects of infrastructure.” Google marketing managers called the Maui turnout one of the biggest they’ve ever had.
$130M Secured for Kīhei High School in Draft Budget
Other high ticket items of interest including: $72.6 million for land acquisition and planning of the proposed Kīhei-Upcountry two-lane highway.
$500,000 Released for Molokaʻi Community Health Center
Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of a half-million-dollars in capital improvement grant funds for the Molokaʻi Community Health Center.
FOUND: Search for Possible Missing Diver Near Molokaʻi
Crews aboard the American Contender tug boat noticed an orange dive flag and buoy with a taut line approximately five miles offshore of Molokaʻi on Wednesday…
EXCLUSIVE: 911 Audio of Lānaʻi Plane Crash
In the recording multiple callers are documented making reports to police dispatch, advising authorities of “an explosion” in the Miki Basin area of the island.
Wākea Avenue Road Work Continues Through Friday
Maui Master Builders continues roadwork on Wākea Avenue, starting work today along a section of road between Kaʻahaumanu Avenue and Ano Street.
Haʻikū Woman Arrested for Alleged Mail Theft and Card Use
A Haʻikū woman is being held in lieu of $330,000 bail at the Maui Community Correctional Center following an alleged mail theft incident in Kahului and the unauthorized use of a stolen debit card from a previous case, police said.
Molokaʻi Landfill Schedule Changes Due to Staffing Shortages
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management announced that due to insufficient staffing, the Molokaʻi Landfill will be operating on a shorter schedule for several days this month.
Pāʻia-Kūʻau Waterline Project Subject of Public Meeting
The public is invited to a meeting to discuss a noise variance for a capital improvement project in Pāʻia, that is aimed at improving the area’s water system.
Contested Case Hearing for Nā Wai ʻEhā Postponed Indefinitely
The Nā Wai ʻEhā contested case hearing on Instream Flow Standards has been postponed indefinitely as parties continue mediation.
1 Dead in Early Morning Honoapiʻilani Crash
The Maui Police Department’s Vehicle Homicide Unit has since identified the female that died in this morning’s crash in Lahaina as 26-year-old Kelley Peterson. Police say Peterson had no local address.
Maui District Teacher of the Year From Pāʻia Elementary
Anthony Kamakaʻeu Williams, who is a fourth grade teacher for the Pāʻia immersion program, was honored during a special presentation on the chamber floor.
Waterline Project to Close Part of Main Street, Wailuku
Personnel from the Maui Department of Water Supply will repair the leaking waterline from 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, to 4 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.
Four Maui Officers Promoted to Sergeant
The Maui Police Department today announced the promotion of four officers to the rank of sergeant. The list includes: Samuel Gasmen, David Leffler, Kenneth Kihata, and Bryan Manlapao.
Fight at Kalama Park Prompts Attempted Murder Investigation
Police have initiated an attempted murder investigation into a fight reported at Kalama Park over the weekend, in which one man was transported to the hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
Six on Maui Promoted to Firefighter III
The promotions include: Thomas Gann, Michael McDonald, Mike Mullalley, Nathan Oshiro, Jesse Aloy, and Kenyon Smith.
Overdue Lānaʻi Hunter Found Safe
A land and air search was launched at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, after the 51-year-old man failed to meet the rest of his party as planned at around noon, according to department reports.
4.4 Los Angeles Quake, No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi
There were no immediate advisories issued for Hawaiʻi following a 4.4 preliminary magnitude Los Angeles earthquake reported at 3:25 a.m. HST (6:25 a.m. Pacific Standard Time) on Monday, March 17, 2014.
Wākea Avenue Construction Slated March 17-21
Motorists are advised of road construction by Maui Master Builders on Wākea Avenue in Kahului that will impact traffic from Monday, March 17, to Friday, March 21, 2014.
Haleakalā Partners with Macy’s for Funding Campaign
Maui shoppers at Macy’s in the Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center will be given the option at check-out to donate $1 or more to Haleakalā National Park as part of the “Heart Your Park” campaign.
