Maui News
Trailer Home Destroyed by Fire in Launiupoko
A fire on Wednesday afternoon caused extensive damage to a trailer home on Kai Hele Kū Street in the Launiupoko area of West Maui.
Vehicle Lands 30-Feet Down Kahekili Cliff
A 73-year-old woman was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon after the vehicle she was driving went off a cliff on the Kahekili Highway.
Spear Fishermen Chased Out of Water by “Hungry Shark”
State officials say the initial report made by the divers to lifeguards at the beach park, was that an 8- to 10-foot Galapagos shark made several passes at them while they were spearfishing close to shore off Oneuli or Black Sand beach at Mākena.
Mākena Beaches Closed Following Confirmed Shark Sighting
Crews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources closed a portion of beach near Puʻuōlaʻi in Mākena following a shark sighting by divers in the area, officials tell Maui Now.
Hawaiʻi-Specific Holiday Mailing Dates Announced
The US Postal Service is suggesting that Hawaiʻi customers mail letters, cards and packages to international destinations by Dec. 9 and to the mainland by Dec. 18.
Real Property Exemption Filing Deadline is Dec. 31, 2013
Real property owners in Maui County are reminded of the upcoming Dec. 31, 2013, deadline to file claims for real property tax exemptions, condominium use declarations, and requests for agricultural use valuations.
Minor Damage in Kitchen Fire at Wendy’s Kahului
An early morning kitchen fire caused an estimated $500 in damage at the Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurant in Kahului.
Police Seek Public Help in Unattended Death
Maui police have released a photo of a man as they seek information in an unattended death reported on Monday at a West Maui resort.
Kaho’olawe Sustainable Energy Program Launched
A $25,000 grant from the Maui Office of Economic Development was used to establish a sustainable energy program on the Island of Kahoʻolawe.
Two From Maui Appointed by Governor to Commissions
A&B Properties Vice President, Grant Chun, was appointed to a seat on the state Board of Education; and Kula resident, Doreen Nāpua Gomes assumes the Maui seat on the Hawaiian Homes Commission.
Shark Tracking, Safety Tips Gain Traction After 2nd Fatality
According to the Division of Aquatic Resources, this is the thirteenth reported shark incident statewide this year, and the eighth in Maui waters. The agency notes that over the last 20 years, Hawaiʻi has averaged about four unprovoked shark incidents per year, but numbers per individual year are “highly variable.”
Pāʻia-Kūʻau Water System Improvement Project Scheduled
A capital improvement project on the Pāʻia-Kūʻau water system starts on Wednesday night, Dec. 4, and will continue through the end of April 2014.
Upper Kula Disinfection Returns to Chloramines
The Maui Department of Water Supply will switch the disinfectant in the Upper Kula water system from chlorine, back to chloramines, on or around Tuesday, Dec. 3, department officials announced.
Police Investigate Unattended Death at West Maui Resort
According to preliminary police reports, authorities have identified the man as a 53-year-old, possibly from out of state. The name of the victim was being withheld at last report pending notification of next of kin.
Victim in Fatal Shark Bite Identified as Washington State Visitor
Maui police have since identified the victim who sustained fatal injuries in a shark attack offshore of Mākena Maui on Monday as 57-year-old Patrick A. Briney.
VIDEO: Extreme Kayak Fishing Operator Highlights Safety
Jon Jon Tabon, the owner of Local Fishing Knowledge on Maui, spoke with Maui Now about kayak fishing safety and the growing popularity of the extreme sport following reports today of the fatal shark attack in waters off of Maui.
Fatal Shark Attack Forces Closure of South Maui Shoreline
Emergency crews are responding to a fatal shark attack off of South Maui this morning. Officials have reportedly closed the shoreline from “Dumps” in La Perouse to Makena Landing. The incident was reported at around 9 a.m. outside of Makena.
Weekly Road Work Planned in Honomanū and Launiupoko
The state Department of Transportation has announced several road projects that will impact traffic on Maui roadways this week, between Nov. 30 and Dec. 6, 2013.
Cleanup of Former Maui Airport Landfill Proposed
The proposal includes an overview of the contamination discovered at the former military site, the potential risks, cleanup standards, remediation alternatives, and the selection of a preferred alternative.
Man Airlifted After Falling From Horse in Kanaio
A 64-year-old man was air-lifted from a remote area of Kanaio after falling off of his horse in a remote area of the Piʻilani Highway over the weekend.
