Maui News

Today’s vote comes following consistent advancement of the measure in both chambers and 57 hours of testimony from thousands of individuals during committee review in the state House.

The National Weather Service reports that a record rainfall of 3.52 inches was set at Kahului on Sunday, Nov. 10, sinking the old record of 1.78 inches set on the same day in 1955.

Ocean safety crews rescued two individuals from windy waters along the South Maui shoreline on Monday. The first incident was reported at 11:18 a.m. about 400-yards offshore from the Maui Beach Vacation Club

Beamer had reportedly taken a child from the residence and fled, but later returned the child back to the victim. Police say his whereabouts were unknown at last report.

Hawaiʻi residents looking for missing family members in the Philippines, following Typhoon Haiyan, now have a new resource to help in their search.

A 52-year-old male employee suffered minor burns to his arms and face as a result of a fire at the Dragon Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Kahului this afternoon, fire officials confirmed.

There were no immediate advisories issued following a 3.2 preliminary magnitude Hawaiʻi Island earthquake reported at 1:33 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013.

Hawaiʻi residents have expressed tremendous concern and support for those affected, the Red Cross said.

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaiʻi presented a Purple Heart medal to Sergeant First Class Takumi Abe, during a special presentation held on Sunday on Oʻahu–a day ahead of today’s Veterans Day holiday.

A remembrance ceremony will be held today on Maui in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. The ceremony runs from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Veterans Cemetery in Makawao, according to the Maui County Veterans Council.

Crews from the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety responded to multiple calls for assistance and flooding due to heavy rains reported early on Sunday morning, Nov. 10, 2013.

Ka‘ala Foster and Leah Ka‘umeaaloha Kimi Santiago, of Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi took home the overall Kāne and Wahine titles respectively in this year’s event. Both are haumana of Nā Kumu ‘Iliahi and Haunani Paredes.

A flood advisory has been cancelled for the Island of Maui. A flood watch remains in effect until noon today for Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College celebrated the grand opening of its newly established Veterans Resource Center today, just days ahead of the Veterans Day holiday on Monday.

A March 17, 2014 start date has been set for a repair project at Māla Ramp, that will result in a two-month closure, officials said.

The Airport Access Road was designed as a traffic mitigation measure to meet continuing growth in use and demand at the Kahului Airport, enhance traffic circulation, and alleviate congestion.

The violation was discovered after a sample collected from the location on Nov. 7, 2013.

State House lawmakers advanced a bill that would legalize same sex marriage in Hawaiʻi on third and final reading today in a 30-19 vote, with two members excused.

In all, 500 alarms were installed in 115 homes, including 84 installations on Maui, 27 on Molokaʻi, 4 on Lānaʻi.

Diabetic patients and their family members are invited to a Diabetes Education Support Group, which will focus this month on tips for the holidays.