Maui News
Two Dead in Ultralight Crash on Kauaʻi
Two people are confirmed dead in an ultralight crash reported this morning in Waiakamoʻo Valley on the island of Kauaʻi, county officials said.
Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries on Kokomo Road
A 52-year-old Haʻikū woman suffered life-threatening injuries when she was struck by a vehicle while walking on Kokomo Road in Haʻikū last night, police said.
Surfrider Foundation Backs “Butts Off Our Beaches Bill”
The group plans to collect and count cigarette butts this weekend during yet another cleanup effort, this time at Māla Wharf in West Maui from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15.
Kea Lani to Turn Lights Out in Observance of Earth Hour
The global event, being organized by the World Wildlife Fund, hopes to shed light on the issue of climate change.
Bill Relating to Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Advances
An estimated $44 million in federal appropriations are now dwindling, and is expected to be depleted by 2016 if no action is taken.
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.
