Maui News
VIDEO: Man Survives Apparent Shark Bite Incident at Waiehu
Shane Mills said he was swimming about 100-yards from shore in about 10-feet of water when he “felt something grab him,” and saw a fin. Mills said he “elbowed and kicked” the animal which he described as 4 to 6 feet long, which in turn took off in the opposite direction.
Ventura-Oliver Found Guilty in Debt Elimination Scheme
Mahealani Ventura-Oliver, 44, and Pilialoha K. Teves, 52, both of Maui, were found guilty of conspiracy and mail fraud.
Big Wave Surfers Play Polo in Ride to Survive
Hawaiʻi’s big wave surfers will play polo in a first-of-its-kind exhibition game at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, at Kaonoulu Ranch on Olinda Road in Makawao.
Governor Seeks to Expand Special Session Agenda
Governor Neil Abercrombie on Tuesday asked the Legislature to expand the agenda for the upcoming special session to include measures relating to health services and collective bargaining.
Findings of Underage Drinking Prevention on Maui Unveiled
Findings from a state-funded grant program to prevent underage drinking on Maui will be discussed during an informational meeting tomorrow.
Senate Ways and Means Committee Visits Maui
The schedule includes stops today at Kahului Airport, Easter Seals Maui, the J Walter Cameron Center, MEO, the Maui Memorial Medical Center, and Māʻalaea Small Boat Harbor.
Maui HS Band Gets 2015 Rose Bowl Invite
In a surprise announcement tonight, members of the Saber Marching Band & Color Guard from Maui High School learned that they have been selected to march in the 126th Annual Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2015 in Pasadena, California.
Doris Todd Celebrates New Playground With Blessing
The school was able to complete project for about a fourth of the cost with help and donations from community businesses and partners, as well as many parent volunteers.
Mauian in Running for 2014 Hawaii Teacher of the Year
Maui’s Anthony Williams, a teacher at Pāʻia Elementary School, is one of seven District Teachers of the Year being considered for the statewide 2014 Teacher of the Year honor.
“DreamCourt” Installed at Lahaina Civic Center
A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday at the Lahaina Civic Center where a new “DreamCourt” was installed for the upcoming basketball season.
Investigation Launched into 8 Suspicious Lahaina Brush Fires
The incidents were reported between 3:37 and 4:48 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at various locations throughout West Maui, fire officials said.
FAA: Plane “Lost Engine Power” Before Landing on Maui Highway
A preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration says the Mokulele Airlines Express Caravan craft “lost engine power after departing from Maui for Kamuela.”
Makawao Man Dies of Injuries from Tractor Roll-Over
A Makawao man has since died of injuries sustained in a tractor roll-over incident reported last week, Maui police confirmed. The victim has since been identified as 56-year-old…
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Small Plane Lands on Maui’s Piʻilani Highway
According to a preliminary report with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Cessna plane sustained only minor damage when pilots force-landed the craft on the highway.
Maui Warned of Fake DWS Phone Calls
Under the scam, water officials say, customers are being falsely offered a discount on their water bill if they pay by credit card over the phone.
Kite Surf Pro Returns to Hoʻokipa With Help of $10,000 Grant
The challenge grant, awarded by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, provides up to $10,000 in matching funds for the event, planned to run from Nov. 22 to Dec. 1, 2013.
Halloween Express Shuttle Ticket Sales Begin
Advance tickets go on sale beginning at noon today for the Lahaina Halloween Express shuttle that will operate on Oct. 31 for individuals looking for a way to get to and from the Front Street Halloween festivities.
St. Anthony Jr-Sr High Gets Grant for Science Olympiad
St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School on Maui is the recipient of a $2,150 grant from the Augustine Educational Foundation for S.T.E.M. program enhancements for education focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, school officials announced.
Lahaina Brush Fire Burns 1/4 Acre
The incident was reported at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, in an area of brush near the intersection of Shaw and Mill Streets.
Galaway Sentenced to 40 Years in Death of Cassman
A man accused of manslaughter and kidnapping in the death of a California woman on Maui two years ago, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, the Maui prosecutors’ office confirmed.
