Maui News
Paraglider Stuck in Trees at Waipoli Extricated by Air Crew
A paraglider who became entangled in trees along the base of Waipoli Road on Tuesday morning, was rescued by Maui firefighters aboard the department’s Air 1 helicopter.
Maui Road Work: Kahului, Kāʻanapali, Māʻalaea
Several state transportation projects are planned this week that will result in lane closures or detours in Kahului, Kāʻanapali, and Māʻalaea.
South Maui Water Management Topic of KCA Meeting
Water management and resources, and the role they play in the South Maui community, will be the focus of discussion at a Kīhei Community Association meeting, scheduled for tonight.
Seat Belt Enforcement Underway, $102 Fine for Violators
The state’s Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign got underway yesterday and continues for two weeks until June 1, 2014.
Upper Kimo Waterline Shutdown
Water customers on Upper Kimo Drive in Kula on Maui will have no water on Tuesday, May 20, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., while personnel from the Department of Water Supply install a new waterline for fire protection purposes.
Cut Gems Worth $5,000 Stolen From Vehicle in Kahului
Maui police say 16 assorted cut gems were taken, primarily sapphires and emeralds worth an estimated $5,000.
Maui Nui Botanical Garden Kalo Workshop, May 31
The Maui Nui Botanical Gardens hosts a Kalo workshops on Saturday, May 31, to share information about unique varieties and the extraordinary significance of taro in Hawai‘i.
Maui Police Commission Begins Process for New Chief Selection
The Maui Police Commission released information today saying it is moving forward in fulfilling its responsibility to appoint the next Chief of Police, following Chief Gary Yabuta’s announcement on Friday that he is retiring from the post.
McDonald’s Student Employees on Maui Awarded Scholarships
Four student employees at McDonald’s Restaurants on Maui were awarded $2,500 scholarships to support them in their journey towards a college degree.
Mālama Maui Nui Doubles Up on Recycling Events for May, June
Mālama Maui Nui will host a Mālama ‘Āina Recycling Event at the Nāpili Redemption Center this Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional recycling events are planned in June in Kēōkea across from Grandma’s Coffee House on June 14; and at the Lahaina Cannery Mall on June 21.
Pāʻia Waterline Break Results in Temporary Water Outage
Water will be shut off for customers on the Hāna Highway from the Baldwin Avenue intersection to Hoʻokipa Beach Park, until repairs are completed later this evening between 10 p.m. and midnight.
$1.7M Released for Upcountry Maui Watershed, Molokaʻi Irrigation
Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the release of $1.5 million for the Upcountry Maui Watershed project, and $200,000 for improvements to the Molokaʻi Irrigation System.
Washington Man Pulled From Ocean at Honolua Bay
A visitor from Washington State died after being pulled from waters at Honolua Bay where he was snorkeling on Saturday.
Hōkūle‘a Crew Greeted on Maui Ahead of Worldwide Voyage
Maui welcomed the crew of the Hōkūle‘a as the Polynesian voyaging canoe embarks on the first international leg of its historic worldwide voyage.
Nurses and Hospital Week Wraps Up on Maui
“Our entire staff gives of themselves day in and day out, heart and soul,” said MMMC Chief Executive Officer Wes Lo. “This week we were honored to give back to them through special activities and spiritual encouragement, while acknowledging the incredible work that they do.”
Yabuta to Retire as Maui Police Chief for Federal Job
Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta will be retiring from his post as the top administrator for the Maui Police Department and taking on employment at the federal level.
Help Sought Identifying Suspect in $700 Kahului Purse Theft
Authorities from the Maui Police Department and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person wanted for the alleged theft of a Louis Vuitton purse, valued at $700, from the From Rome to Paris store at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului last month.
Capobianco Arrested on Felony Charges, Bail Set at $25,000
The District Court, which handles misdemeanor and traffic cases, dismissed the case on their level, and new felony charges were filed in Circuit Court. Sheriffs executed the new warrant and had set Capobianco’s bail at $25,000.
Public Invited to Learn About County Issues at Conference
The public is invited to register for the next month’s Hawai‘i State Association of Counties conference for an opportunity to learn about issues facing county governments and residents across the state, Maui County Councilmember Michael Victorino announced.
Maui Teen Scholarships Available for Hawai‘i Island Science Camp
The Hawai‘i-based nonprofit, Science Camps of America, is offering two scholarships specifically for Maui teens, to assist them with 50% of registration costs for attending one of two science camps on Hawai‘i Island this summer.
