Maui News

The shutdown is being implemented as contractors work on the final phases of a capital improvement project ensure reliability during times of drought, and save electric on costs.

Police credited Officer Biggos with his role in an investigation that dismantled the illegal distribution of prescription pills and other narcotics in Kīhei.

The announcement of federal assistance was made today by US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi, who said through coordination, damage to natural resources, marine life, and businesses can be minimized.

The incident was reported between 2:15 and 3:15 a.m., and resulted in the sounding of audible tones across various sirens. There is no emergency.

Police describe the suspect as 5’8” tall, weighing 150 pounds, between approximately 20-25 years old, and clean-shaven, with no visible scars or tattoos. The individual was last seen wearing a blue hat, black shirt, black/purple shorts, and sunglasses.

The meeting is open to the public and is scheduled to run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at the Marion Hanlon Room of the MMMC Kahului Tower.

“We feel that doing nothing is not acceptable, and that we really need to address what can be done and what has been done elsewhere that has worked.”

The latest incident occurred at 2:11 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 when a male suspect entered the fenced property, broke into a metal storage container, and stole three STIHL chainsaws and a Husqvarna rotary saw.

The ban has been in place for more than 20 years when an invasive fruit fly larvae was found in a packing house in 1992, according to Sen. Hirono.

Water officials on Maui are asking that customers in the Maui Meadows area of South Maui continue to conserve water until Friday, Sept. 13, to allow the water supply to return to safe levels.

This was the third consecutive year that the hotel hosted the Patriot Day event. The observance included a Hawaiian blessing led by resort cultural advisor Makalapua Kanuha, and chant conducted by Keliʻi Arruda.

Firefighters on Maui were among the many individuals across the nation who took time today to reflect upon the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in memorial and remembrance of the lives lost and heroic actions of fellow first responders.

While molasses is not harmful to the public directly, the substance is polluting the water, causing fish to die, and could lead to an increase in predator species such as sharks, barracuda and eels, state health officials said.

The 12th Annual Cop on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics kicks off this Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Walmart in Kahului. During the three-day campaign, local law enforcement officials will ascend to the rooftop to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics in Hawaiʻi.

A public forum focusing on issues surrounding feral cats and chickens on Maui, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.

A remembrance event will be held this morning at 8:30 a.m. on the beach fronting the Kea Lani lawn at the Westin in Kāʻanapali on the 12th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

The 78-year-old man from Carlsbad, CA, was reported missing when he failed to return as planned to meet family members at 4 p.m., said Maui Fire Captain Bram DenHaan.

Hawaiʻi state and congressional delegates today applauded the president’s announcement of his intent to nominate Esther Kia‘āina to serve as the assistant secretary for insular areas at the US Department of the Interior.

Officials with the Pacific Whale Foundation say its grounded Ocean Odyssey vessel was removed from the rocky area near Papawai Point, Maui at approximately 8:30 this morning.

The search was launched at 9:56 p.m. on Monday, when a friend reported the women overdue from a hike and located their vehicle in the locked parking lot at ʻĪao Valley State Park.