Maui News

The threat of thunderstorms and rains remain a possibility for Maui through today, prompting an extension of a flash flood watch until 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2014.

Maui Now received reports of a waterspout seen at around 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, in waters off of Maui.

Maui firefighters rescued two children and an adult who became stranded when rising and turbulent water prevented them from getting back across the Wailuku River on Saturday afternoon.

A flood advisory for Maui has been extended to 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say radar at 9:20 p.m. showed that rainfall had diminished over the Windward East Maui area; but the flood advisory remains in effect as ponding and runoff continues from heavy rains earlier in the evening.

Police say the discovery was made in the late evening hours on Thursday, March 27, 2014, by a local hunter in the area of Twin Falls in Haʻikū, Maui.

Heavy pockets of rain reported over several different areas of Maui prompted a flood advisory from the National Weather Service that will remain in effect until 4 p.m., but may need to be extended longer if heavy rains persist.

The project includes the raising, realigning, and cleaning of approximately 1,554 headstones, rehabilitation of 132,000 square-feet of turf, and infrastructure improvements on the northern portion of the cemetery.

“In addition to frequent lightning and intense rainfall, severe thunderstorms are capable of producing damaging winds and hail the size of quarters or larger,” the forecast stated.

Baldwin High School Senior, Mason Aquino, was recognized as the 2014 Boys & Girls Clubs, State of Hawaiʻi, Youth of the Year, during a luncheon in Honolulu yesterday.

The Maui Police Department will be aggressively enforcing distracted driving violations as part of the national “U drive. U text. U pay.” campaign, which runs from April 10 to 15, 2014, department officials announced.

Maui police say they responded to 19 burglaries, 6 vehicle thefts, and 16 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between March 16 and 22, 2014.

Maui police today announced the promotion of Sergeants Scott Migita and Ryan Rodrigues to the rank of Lieutenant. Both promotions take effect on April 16, 2014.

Maui Police are seeking the public’s help with information relating to an attack reported in South Maui in which the victim was punched in the face and lost consciousness before his pants and vehicle were stolen, according to police.

Trina Shepherd, a volunteer from Maui, will be assisting in disaster mental health services and is scheduled to leave within the next couple of days, according to an organization press release.

The 27th Annual Hoʻomau, presented by Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui takes place this Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 9 a.m. to sunset at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in Central Maui.

The deadline to submit a nomination is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2014, with awards to be presented on Tuesday, May 6, at an awards luncheon.

Hawaiʻi gets an estimated $160 million in federal highway funds each year, which are used to fund large scale projects through 80% federal and 20% state funding, according to Tsutsui.

The Budget and Finance Committee will hold evening meetings throughout the county in April to receive community input on the fiscal year 2015 budget.

Coast Guard officials say the adult was in shock, and the three children sustained only minor injuries.

Robyn Honda of Makawao Elementary School, and Joe Yamamoto of Maunaloa Elementary on Molokaʻi are among 13 public school principals from across the state that are in the running.