Maui News
Suspect Sought in Bank Robbery, Kīhei Safeway Branch
The unknown offender walked into the store at around 1:57 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, approached a Bank of Hawaiʻi teller, and allegedly handed the teller a note demanding money.
2014 Maui Whale Count Tallies 1,331 Humpbacks
An total of 1,331 humpback whale sightings were recorded during the Pacific Whale Foundation’s annual Great Whale Count held on Saturday.
Two Maui Officers to be Honored with Kahuola Award
Officers Joshua Kalb and Erik Losvar are being recognized for their actions during a structure fire at the Kāʻanapali Royale condominium on June 12, 2013, in which they entered a burning unit and pulled out the lone male occupant from within.
Lahaina Man Charged with Meth Trafficking
A search turned up more than 8 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
2.6 Quake Recorded Near Kīlauea Summit
There were no immediate advisories issued following a 2.6 earthquake reported at 12:42 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, NW of the Kīlauea Summit on Hawaiʻi Island.
TRAFFIC REPORT: Maui Lane Closures Feb. 24 to 28
The state Department of Transportation has scheduled several road projects on Maui this week that will result in lane closures. All projects are scheduled to run Monday, Feb. 24 to Friday, Feb. 28, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., and are weather permitting.
BRIEF: Bird Blamed for Power Outage to 1,300 in Kahului
A bird is to blame for a power outage that affected an estimated 1,300 customers in Kahului on Saturday morning, Feb. 22, 2014.
Proposal Seeks to Rename Kahului Pool after Coach Shiraishi
Testifiers called Shiraishi a “life coach” and dedicated volunteer who “impacted thousands of people and taught hundreds of children to swim.”
Family of “Charli” Clears Air on Police and Ex-Boyfriend
Family members also said they wanted to clear the air about Charli’s ex-boyfriend, Steven Capobianco who was identified by police as a person of interest because he was one of the last people to see Charli before her disappearance.
Record High Temperature Set in Kahului
A record high temperature of 86 degrees was documented in Kahului on Thursday, Feb. 20, tying an old record set for the same day in 1977, according to data compiled by the National Weather Service.
Bill Seeks Tobacco Free Parks in Maui County
The Surfrider Foundation of Maui reports that more than 1,000 petition signatures and 100 pledge cards have been collected by those in support of the legislation.
Recruitment Begins Today for Adult Correction Officer
Recruitment begins today on Maui to fill Adult Correction Officer vacancies. It is among the job openings posted by the Department of Public Safety for Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, and Maui.
BRIEF: County Pools Open Late Friday for Lifeguard Training
Department officials say the Lahaina Aquatic Center will open at 10:30 a.m.; and all other county pools will open at 10 a.m.
Kendama Craze Featured in Lahaina Tournament
A wooden toy with a Japanese name is the latest trend in playground pageantry on Maui.
Hiker Treated and Released After Fall at Pīpīwai Trail
Rangers from the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park helped to stabilize a 65-year-old man who tripped and fell while hiking on the Pīpīwai Trail on Wednesday, park officials said.
Molokaʻi State Forest Reserve Reopened to Vehicles
Crews from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife used heavy equipment to remove debris from the road and conduct resurfacing.
$1M Revolving Fund to Help Maui Business Expansion
The fund provides minimum $50,000 awards in the form of grants or loans to both for-profit and non-profit organizations and businesses.
UH Maui College Chancellor Sakamoto to Retire
Sakamoto has been at the helm of the Maui campus, serving as chief executive officer since 1991, and has been with the UH System for 41 years.
Ing’s Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Considered
Representative Kaniela Ing of Maui, who introduced the bill noted that Hawaiʻi has the lowest voter turnout in the nation. He said this challenge could jeopardize the effectiveness of Hawaiʻi’s democratic process.
Humpback Whale Freed of Life-Threatening Entanglement
An adult humpback whale was freed of hundreds of feet of small gauge line during a successful disentanglement effort conducted this morning in waters off of West Maui.
