Maui News
Cove Park Incident Likely Not a Shark Bite
Fire officials say a bite incident at Cove Park in South Maui this morning was likely not caused by a shark. Firefighters from Kīhei responded to Cove Park at 8:55 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 for a report of a possible shark bite, said Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.
Unmanned Dinghy Located Adrift off Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking public help in identifying the owner of an inflatable dinghy found unmanned and floating adrift about two and a half miles west of Kāʻanapali, Maui this morning.
White Urges Funding for Kalakupua Playground Restoration
A bill to reallocate funding for repairs to the Kalakupua Playground at the Fourth Marine Division Park in Haʻikū will be considered at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 11.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 6.9 California Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 7.0 preliminary (later downgraded to 6.9) magnitude earthquake reported off the coast of Northern California at 7:18 p.m. HST on Sunday, March 9, 2014.
Guzman Proposes Streamlining Agricultural Regulations
A resolution urging the county administration to adopt a unified definition of agriculture and a single process to verify a property’s use, will surface for discussion on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
BRIEF: Cooke Memorial Pool Closed Until Further Notice
The closure went into effect on Saturday, March 8, 2014. County officials say the Department of Parks and Recreation has parts on order to replace the pool filter.
Wet Weather Prompts Flood Advisory on Maui
Over the last 24 hours for the period ending at 8 a.m., the NWS recorded 1.73 inches of rain at Puʻu Kukui, 1.57 inches at Lahainaluna, 1 inch in Haʻikū, and 0.92 inches at the Hāna Airport.
No Advisories After 3.5 Hawaiʻi Island Quake
There were no immediate advisories issued following a 3.5 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 10:44 a.m. on Hawaiʻi Island.
1,522 Butts Removed in Keōpūolani Park Cleanup
The recent efforts are part of an awareness campaign to help support legislation for tobacco-free beaches and parks, introduced by Council Member Don Guzman last month.
Police Reclassify “Charli” Scott Case as Homicide
Maui police today re-classified the missing person case involving Carly “Charli” Scott as a homicide investigation.
$25.9M Released for New King Kekaulike Auditorium
A majority $25.85 million for a new auditorium at King Kekaulike High School $75,000 was released for pedestrian safety improvements at Lahaina Intermediate School.
Two Women, Toddler Safe After Night in Kailua Forest
Two women and a toddler are safe after becoming lost and spending the night in Kailua at the location ofter referred to as the “Bamboo Forest.”
Maui Police Town Hall Meetings Planned
The Maui Police Department announced a schedule of upcoming Town Hall Meetings in rural locations within Maui County.
Haleakalā Officials Seek Kiaʻi Ala Hele Trail Stewards
Haleakalā National Park is seeking volunteers for its Kiaʻi Ala Hele trail stewards program that begins in June 2014.
Maui Council Chair Baisa Recovering From Fall
Baisa, who holds the residency seat for Pukalani, Kula, and ʻUlupalakua, suffered a pelvic bone hairline fracture, which does not require surgery.
Wet Weather Prompts Flood Advisory for Maui
More than an inch of rain was recorded in the Puʻu Kukui area of Maui over the 24 hour period ending at 5 a.m. today. More than a half an inch of rain was recorded over the same period at ʻUlupalakua and Kepuni on Maui…
Speaker Souki Issues Reprimand Letter to Rep Hanohano
A letter of reprimand was delivered to State Representative Faye Hanohano of Hawaiʻi Island today, calling her conduct at public hearings “intimidating,” “unacceptable,” and “in violation of the House Code of Legislative Conduct.”
Maui Entry Earns Award in C-SPAN Competition
Juniors Austin Michael Alimbuyuguen and Joseph Griffith earned an Honorable Mention award and $250 for their documentary on income inequality, C-SPAN announced.
$950K Released for Easter Seals’ Maui Campus
Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of $950,000 in capital improvement grant funds to Easter Seals Hawaiʻi for the completion of its Maui Campus in Kahului.
Contested Case Hearing Set to Begin for Nā Wai ʻEhā
The hearing comes after years of legal wrangling over water rights and the health of the streams and involves a petition to amend interim instream flow standards.
