Maui News
Hale Maha‘olu Project Calls for 61 Senior Units in Pukalani
The Hale Maha‘olu ʻEwalu Senior Residential Housing Project is proposed for construction within the Kulamalu Commercial subdivision developed by the Dowling Company.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After Chile Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 6.7 earthquake reported at 11:17 a.m. HST on Sunday, March 16, 2014, off the coast of northern Chile.
RESTORED: 2,200 Lose Power with Downed Lines, Trees
An estimated 1,400 electric customers on the East end of Molokaʻi, and 800 customers in parts of Makawao and Olinda on Maui were without power for several hours on Saturday, March 15, 2014.
Flooding in East Maui, High Stream Levels Near Keʻanae
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Maui until 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2014.
Maui Forecast Calls for 60 mph Gusts Prompting Wind Warning
The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning, which remains in effect until 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, with winds blowing from the NE at 30-45 mph, and localized gusts expected to be blowing at up to 60 mph.
Report of Possible Aircraft Wreckage in Kaupō Dismissed as Roofing Material
Fire officials called off the search for suspected aircraft wreckage in Kaupō on Friday after a helicopter search of the area uncovered only signs of metal roofing material in the area.
Fire Causes $30,000 in Damage to Wailea Ekolu Home
Firefighters made access to the home through an open side door into a laundry room where flames were observed rolling over the ceiling and cabinets.
Fire Causes $24,000 in Damage to Structure in Waiehu Mac Nut Field
An uninhabited structure was destroyed by fire in the former Wailuku Agribusiness macadamia nut fields in Waiehu on Friday night, fire officials said.
Memorial Service Planned for Missing “Charli” Scott and Son
The family of missing Carly “Charli” Scott released a statement today, saying they have planned a public memorial service for Charli and her unborn son, Joshua Aiden Scott, on Sunday, March 23, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Baldwin Beach in Pāʻia.
Condolences Offered for Lānaʻi Plane Crash Victims
The statement comes ahead of a service and gathering planned this weekend honoring Tremaine Balberdi, 52 of Kahului, and Kathleen Kern, 50, of Kīhei, who died in the Feb. 26 crash.
Kula Forest, Waipoli Access Road to Close for Repairs
The Kula Forest Reserve and Waipoli Access Road will be closed for six weeks while road repairs are conducted.
Mamuad Claims Free Speech Stifled After Discipline Action
Mamuad was ordered to attend counseling and training sessions and was warned of “additional discipline” if he failed to comply with guidelines set forth in the disciplinary action.
Māla Wharf Blessing Today, 60 Day Closure Starts Monday
The $1.1 million project calls for the replacement of two existing concrete loading docks and repairs to the boat ramp, and is expected to take approximately 60 days to complete.
Gusty Winds Prompt Special Weather Statement
Winds with gusts as high as 40 to 50 mph are expected in some locations on Saturday and Sunday, with winds expected to funnel and accelerate between islands and leeward mountain areas, according to the NWS forecast.
UPDATE: Wākea Water Main Break
Afternoon traffic advisories include a traffic accident in Launiupoko that is moved off to the side and a water main break on Wakea Avenue in Kahului.
No Advisories After 3.5 Hawaiʻi Island Earthquake
The quake is the fourth on Hawaiʻi Island measuring above a 3.0 in magnitude since early Sunday morning.
UPDATE: Missing Person Believed to Have Mental Illness
David Allen Janatka, 50, was last seen around Feb. 19, 2014, when he took out a car rental on Maui, paying for a week of use.
Repairs Underway on County Phone System at One Main Plaza
The County of Maui is experiencing intermittent technical issues with phones located in county offices at One Main Plaza in Wailuku, officials announced.
White Urges Additional Walk-in Voting Sites
Currently, there are no early walk-in voting sites on the island of Lānaʻi. The only walk-in locations in the county in the past election cycle were at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku, and the Mitchell Pauole Center on the Island of Molokaʻi.
Waterline Repair to Affect Dairy Road Traffic in Kahului
Traffic will be affected on Dairy Road from the Kele Street intersection near Kmart to just before the Hāna Highway intersection.
