Maui News
Festivals of Aloha Week in Hāna, Oct. 19-26
The upcoming Festivals of Aloha travels to the East side of the island from October 19 to 26, as part of an annual state-wide celebration of Hawaiian culture.
BRIEF: Mākena Shark Sighting Results in Temporary Closure
The closure began at 2:10 p.m., when lifeguards spotted a 12-15 foot shark in the area.
Environmental Assessment Filed for Mokuhinia Restoration Project
The EA states that total project costs are estimated in excess of $11 million.
Free Learn to Swim Offered in Pukalani and Kahului
Registration begins today for free Learn to Swim Classes offered by the County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Division.
HC&S Launches Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to Improve Irrigation
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company held a test run of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or UAV, that it plans to use to improve irrigation practices at the company’s sugar cane fields.
Waterline Break Results in Partial Outage in Kahului
A portion of Kahului is without water this afternoon due to a waterline break of an 8-inch line on Oʻahu Street in Kahului, county officials confirmed.
MECO Update on South Maui Reliability Projects
Maui Electric Company will host two community meetings to provide information and updates on the Māʻalaea to Kamaliʻi 69kV Transmission Line Project, company officials announced.
Bicyclist Injured in 30-Foot Drop off Haleakalā Crater Road
A bicyclist was rescued from Haleakalā Crater Road this morning after going off the road and down an embankment, landing about 30 feet below, officials said.
Mayor Heads to Lahaina in County on Your Corner
Lahaina is the next stop on the mayor’s “County on Your Corner” event calendar. The two hour event begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Lahaina Cannery Mall next to Starbucks.
Two Hospitalized in Near-Fatal Piʻilani Crash
The 20-year-old Wailuku man driving the Civic and his 19-year-old female passenger from Pukalani were transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Haʻikū Man Charged with Unauthorized Entry into Vehicle
A 55-year-old Haʻikū man was arrested and charged today with unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, police said.
Hirono Supports One-Stop Maui Veterans’ Center
Senator Hirono announced support for a one-stop veterans’ health center on Maui saying some $10 million in funding is being considered for the project.
UPDATE: Shark Attack Victim Lutteropp Dies
Jana Lutteropp, 20, from Germany, who had her arm severed in a shark attack incident at Maui’s Palauea Beach (“White Rock”) last week, died today.
“F” as in Fat: Obesity Rising in Hawaiʻi
Nearly one-quarter of Hawaiʻi adults are obese, and without effective interventions, state officials say more than half of Hawaiʻi’s adults will be obese by 2030.
Maui Man Released After Domestic Abuse Charges
A Maui man was arrested and charged with abuse of a family member by strangulation and child abuse/neglect, police said. The charges stem from a domestic abuse incident reported over the weekend.
BRIEF: Haleakalā Park Community Meeting in Pukalani
The public is invited to meet park staff, get updates on park planning, and learn about the park facilites.
Shark Study Planned in Maui Waters
The $186,000, two-year study will focus on tiger shark movements around Maui, and compare their behavior to that of known movement patterns around the other main Hawaiian islands.
2 Appointed to Hawaiian Homes Commission
Effective immediately, Wallace Ishibashi, Jr. of East Hawaiʻi Island, and Patricia Sheehan of Kauaʻi fill seats on their respective islands after being appointed by Governor Neil Abercrombie.
Kūlanihākoʻi Bridge Stabilization to Close South Kīhei Road
A portion of South Kīhei Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, as county crews conduct stabilization work on the Kūlanihākoʻi Bridge.
Molokai’s School Earns High Score in New Report Card
Maunaloa Elementary school earned high marks in the state’s new report card. The school was the only one in Maui County to earn high performance classification with 343 points out of a total of 400, under the state’s new Strive HI Performance System.
