Maui News
Candlelight Vigil Planned in Honor of Missing Maui Woman
Organizers say the vigil is being held to show solidarity as a community in efforts to find Moreira “Mo” Monsalve who has been missing since Sunday, Jan. 12.
Public Input Sought on West Maui Wildfire Protection Plan
Public input is being sought on a Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the West Maui Community.
Message of Hope, Equality, and Opportunity on MLK Day
“It is not a day ‘off’ but rather a day ‘on’ that we can each use to improve our communities one project at a time,” said Rep. Gabbard.
Maui Residents to be Honored With Environmental Awards
The Sierra Club Maui Chapter will honor several Maui residents as “Local Environmental Heroes” at the group’s upcoming annual meeting on Feb. 1, 2014.
Crew of Sinking 500-foot Ship Rescued Near Guam
The US Coast Guard reports that 24 crew members are safe this morning after abandoning a sinking ship, the Rich Forest, about 440 miles west of Guam.
60-Year Old Woman Airlifted After Fall at “Jaws” Lookout
A 60-year-old Maui woman was airlifted to safety after slipping and falling on a trail near the big-wave “Jaws” look-out in the Peʻahi area on the North Shore.
Visitor Rescued after 40 Foot Fall at ʻĪao Valley
A 57-year-old San Diego man was airlifted to safety after falling 40 to 50 feet down a cliff while hiking in ʻĪao Valley.
VIDEO: Daughter of Missing Maui Woman Joins Search in Polipoli
The search for a Maui woman who has been missing since Sunday, Jan. 12, was focused today in the Polipoli area of Kula on Maui. Alexis Filicilda, the daughter of missing Moreira “Mo” Monsalve, was among those who joined in the search which included an estimated 115 people.
Five Maui Students Nominated to Service Academies
Senators Hirono and Schatz joined Rep. Gabbard of Hawaiʻi announced their respective student nominations to the US military service academies for the Class of 2018.
UPDATE: Two Men Burned in Hāʻiku Industrial Accident
The incident was reported at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, while the contractors were working on power lines for Maui Electric Company.
Police Search Dumpster at Pāpōhaku Park
One of Monsalve’s friends said he was in the process of searching for her in Wailuku when he and others received a call that “something” was found at Papohaku that was possibly related to the case.
Surveillance Images Released in Vehicle Break-in Investigation
The Maui Police Department released surveillance images of an individual wanted for alleged involvement in a vehicle break-in at Ulua Beach in South Maui last week.
Vehicle Strikes Pole Knocking out Power to 600 on Maui
An estimated 676 electric customers lost power for several hours overnight following a motor vehicle accident that damaged a utility pole in Kāʻanapali.
Siren Malfunction in Kilohana Area of Kīhei
The Maui Civil Defense agency reports a siren malfunction in the Kilohana area of South Maui. Officials advise that there is no emergency.
UPDATE: Police Issue Crime Bulletin on Missing Maui Woman
Police say Mosalve was last seen at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at her ex-boyfriend’s residence in Wailuku.
Maui Members Included in House Assignment Changes
Representatives Kyle Yamashita and Mele Carroll of Maui were included in committee assignment changes approved yesterday in the first day of the 27th legislative session.
Disaster Declaration Issued for Maui Drought
The declaration makes farm operators facing extreme drought conditions eligible for low interest emergency loan assistance from the Farm Service Agency, according to Senator Schatz.
Kaho’olawe Commission Launches Volunteer Program in Kīhei
The Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission will host its first community work day event on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the future site of its Kaho’olawe Cultural Center on the island of Maui.
Maui Woman Missing Since Sunday, Police Seek Help
According to police reports, Moreira Monsalve, 46, was last seen at around 3 p.m. on Sunday, when she attended a meeting with her son at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus in Kahului.
Speaker Souki Voices Support for Marijuana Dispensaries
House Speaker Joseph Souki of Maui called on his fellow lawmakers to look at creating a system of dispensaries where those in need can legally buy marijuana for medical purposes when prescribed by a doctor.
