Maui News

Two people were injured, one critically in a collision near the Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku Thursday night.

Maui aquatic biologist, Russell Sparks, will explain the proposed rule changes which include bag and size limits for several popular nearshore fish. The list includes: goatfish, parrotfish or uhu, and Jacks or ulua and pāpio.

The person appointed to the post would be tasked with dual responsibilities in attracting productions to the county and promoting local film production in the community.

The proposed facility is designed to address the need for adequate on-site facilities for rental car companies, reduce traffic congestion on the terminal roadway system, and enhance the overall customer experience.

Education officials say the enrollment gains can be partly attributed to the “large number of births in 2008” and more students staying within the state’s public school system.

The 91st Maui Fair kicks off today with a traditional parade down Kaʻahumanu Avenue, and an opening night that features entertainment by Sean Naʻauao and Hālau Ka Hanu O Lehua, under the direction of Kamaka Kukona from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The team, which has twice won the Regional FIRST Robotics Competition, and will host a robot demo on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. fronting the Events Arena at the Maui Fair.

A 30-year-old visitor from Redding, California was fatally injured after falling 30-feet from a cliff at Nākālele Point on Maui this afternoon. The incident was reported at 12:15 p.m., Oct. 2, near mile marker 38 of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in West Maui.

A bipartisan bill that seeks to provide compensation of furloughed federal employees has gained the support of Hawaiʻi Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.

The Maui County announced it will award a “Multi-Facility Solar Rooftop Project” to Hawaiʻi Pacific Solar of Lahaina.

Parade road closures and detours will run from around 4:15 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday along Kaʻahumanu Avenue. Kanaloa Avenue will also be closed in both directions during the parade.

Haleakalā National Park is projecting monetary losses of $6,800 per day in entrance fees for each day that the federal government shutdown continues, officials said.

Registration has started for vessel operators seeking permits to troll waters around Kahoʻolawe during two weekends in October.

Water rates for multi-family dwellings increased by 15 cents per 1,000 gallons to $4.95, under the FY2014 budget which took effect on July 1, officials said.

Maui police are seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual who allegedly entered an unsecured vehicle and stole a wallet containing a debit/credit card, which was later used to withdraw $500 cash from an ATM in Kahului.

Hawaiʻi leaders voiced concerns over a federal government shutdown as Congress failed to resolve differences relating to a Continuing Resolution to fund government operations beyond Monday’s midnight deadline.

The next edition of Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa’s “County on Your Corner” event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the County of Maui tent at the Maui Fair grounds.

Closures for lifeguard renewal certification include: Kīhei Aquatic Center, all day on Monday, Oct. 7; Kōkua and Kahului pools, all day on Friday, Oct. 18; and Lahaina Aquatic Center, all day on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Two 3+ magnitude earthquakes were reported within 15 minutes of each other in the Hawaiʻi Island area this morning.

The suspect allegedly physically restrained the disabled male and stole his wallet containing cash and identification, according to Crime Stoppers reports.