Maui News
60-year-old Diver off Molokaʻi Medevaced to Oʻahu
A 60-year-old diver was medically evacuated from the southwest side of Molokaʻi on Thursday, after reportedly experiencing symptoms of decompression sickness following a dive, Coast Guard officials said.
Cleaner Fuel Supplies Sought for MECO
Hawaiian Electric Companies is seeking suppliers of ultra-low sulfur diesel, biodiesel or biodiesel blends, in the hopes of obtaining up to 150,000 barrels per year for supplies at MECO and HELCO generation facilities, officials said.
Governor Shares Draft Marriage Bill
The purpose of the Act is to recognize marriages between individuals of the same sex in the state of Hawaii so that they can take full advantage of federal benefits and protections granted to married couples of the opposite-sex.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 7.0 Alaska Quake
The preliminary magnitude 7.0 earthquake (previously reported as 6.8), occurred 65 miles SW of Atka Village, Alaska at 6:26 a.m. HST on Fri. 8/30/13, according to the USGS.
Fast-Track Affordable Housing Project Proposed in Waikapū
A 45-day period for fast-track consideration has started on the proposed 48-unit Waikapū Gardens-Phase II, affordable housing project in Central Maui.
Man Accused of Threatening Tulsi Gabbard Arrested
Sherbow reportedly sent an email to the FBI on Aug. 2 threatening to decapitate Gabbard, according to a report published in the Hawaiʻi Reporter.
Maui Police Launch Citizen Survey
Police say the results of the survey will be used to assist the Department in improving services to the community.
6 Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles to be Released
During the Holomua nā Honu event, six 2-year-old juvenile Hawaiian green sea turtles will be released into the ocean. Now, officials say, they are ready to continue their life in the wild.
16 Maui Burglaries Reported Aug 18 to 24, 2013
Maui police responded to 16 burglaries over a seven day period, between August 18 and 24, 2013. There were incidents reported at the following locations: (1) Haʻikū, (4) Kahului, (1) Kīhei, (1) Kula, (4) Lahaina, (1) Nāpili, (2) Pāʻia, (1) Waikapū, and (1) Wailea.
Pāʻia School Conversion Stakeholder Meetings Planned
Two Hawaiian immersion advocacy groups on Maui will host stakeholder meetings to discuss a plan for the proposed transition of Pāʻia Elementary School into an entirely Hawaiian speaking, immersion site.
Hawaiʻi Celebrates 50th Anniversary of March on Washington
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi will join state leaders in the Honolulu Capitol Rotunda at 4 p.m. today for an event commemorating the occasion.
Hazmat Container Secured, Identified as Hydrogen Peroxide
A hazardous material spill in Kula sent vapors into the air and forced the closure of a portion of road for nearly six-and-a-half hours on Tuesday before being contained at around 9 p.m. last night.
Hazmat Incident Forces Kula Hwy Closure, Area Residents Notified
Kamehameiki Rd in Kula is now OPEN. The road was closed since 2:45 p.m. due to a hazardous material incident. Full details will be posted when the information becomes available. Authorities have not yet said what substance was involved.
Road Safety Project Captures Inaugural Inouye Innovation Award
Inouye’s widow, Irene Hirano, presented the award to students Lotus Chen and Sierra Harrell for their stem project on road safety near their school’s campus in Pukalani. Both students will each receive a portion of the $10,000 prize for college; and King Kekaulike will receive funds for the enhancement of its STEMworks lab.
Maui Mayor Says Shark Nets, Hunting Not Ideal
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa discussed options and mitigation measures in light of recent activity and reports.
CERT Classes Offered in Kahului in September
The upcoming CERT Basic Training workshop is a 28-hour program that takes place on four Saturdays in September in Kahului.
S Kīhei Road to Close for Waiakoa Culvert Repair
The County of Maui Department of Public Works has announced the one-day closure of South Kīhei Road on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, for repairs to the Waiakoa Culvert fronting the Old Suda Store.
UPDATE: Pihana Heiau Brush Fire Burns 1 Acre
Heavy smoke was reported shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 closer to the Pihana or Pihanakalani portion of the site, towards the mauka side of the monument.
Maliko Gulch Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident was reported shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 in the area of Maliko Gulch on the Hāna Highway.
Baby Critically Injured in Fall from 2-Story Window
A 16-month old boy is being treated on Oʻahu after falling from a second-story window in Makawao on Saturday, police said.
