Maui News
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center 10th Annual Dinner
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center on Maui hosts a 10th annual dinner this weekend to honor veterans and ensure their legacy continues.
Same Sex Marriage Bill Heads to Full House
The session is set to convene at 10 a.m., and comes following the passage of the bill in the House Committees on Judiciary and Finance on Tuesday.
Live Boa Found on Sidewalk in Chinatown
A live snake, measuring two-and-a-half feet in length, was found by a pedestrian this morning on a sidewalk in Chinatown on Oʻahu, officials said.
Lawmakers Testify in Same Sex Marriage, as Bill Advances
After an unprecedented five days of public testimony, the state House committees on Judiciary and Finance advanced a bill with amendments, that if approved by the legislature and signed into law, would legalize same sex marriage in the state.
Waterline Break in Pāʻia Results in Temporary Outage
A waterline break reported at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, will result in a water outage along a portion of Baldwin Avenue in Pāʻia until around 9 p.m., water officials announced.
Search Launched After Unmanned Kayak Found off Maui
An unmanned kayak was found floating adrift in waters about one mile south of La Perouse Bay, at around 11 a.m. today. A search is currently being conducted for a possible kayaker in distress in the area where the vessel was located.
Māla Ramp Closure for Repairs Subject of Upcoming Meeting
The $892,000 project calls for the replacement of two existing concrete loading docks, and is expected to take approximately 60 days to complete.
House Committee Begins Decision Making on Same Sex Marriage
The House Committees on the Judiciary and Finance recessed shortly before 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013) for decision making on Senate Bill 1, which if passed, would legalize same sex marriage in the state.
Maui Members of All-State Band Gear Up for Rose Parade
The group, which includes about 50 students from five different high schools on Maui, will participate in the upcoming Rose Parade, scheduled to take place in just two months, on Jan. 1, 2014.
Piʻilani Promenade Community Meeting Tonight
The owners of Piʻilani Promenade, Sarofim Realty Advisors, will host a community informational meeting to update the public on design concepts and plans.
10 Recruits Join Ranks of Maui Police Department
Members of the 78th Recruit class included: Joshua Black; Chad Romero; Paul Feagai; Andy Scheutz; Max Kincaid; Brent Takushi; Reid Okazaki; Matthew Turpen; Paul Pomainville; and Christopher Visaya.
Kalama Skate Park and Kokua Pool Closures Announced
The Kalama Skate Park closure is to facilitate repairs to vertical ramps, safety railings and support structures.
Judge Poelman Confirmed to Maui District Court
Wailuku attorney Lloyd A. Poelman was confirmed today for a six-year term as judge of the District Court of the Second Circuit on Maui, during a confirmation hearing today in the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
Homelessness Highlighted in Mayor’s Televised Event
The “Your County with Mayor Arakawa” program will highlight the upcoming observance of National Homeless Awareness Week, which runs from November 18 to 22, 2013.
5th Annual Hāna Limu Festival, Nov. 8-9
The festival is organized by the non-profit group, Nā Mamo O Mū‘olea, to provide a deeper understanding of native limu (seaweed), and to become mindful of the roles the public plays in ensuring ocean resources are available for future generations.
Waiheʻe Beach Park to Close for Restroom, Park Renovations
Waiheʻe Beach Park on Maui will be temporarily closed for about a month, beginning on Tuesday, November 12, to accommodate restroom and park renovations.
Maui Hospital Achieves Level 3 Trauma Center Designation
Hospital officials say trauma centers have been shown to reduce the risk of death caused by injuries by approximately 25%, compared to care at non-trauma facilities.
UPDATE: Visitor Dies in Haʻikū Moped Crash
A 36-year-old man from Washington State suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle accident in Haʻikū on Saturday night. The incident was reported at 10:38 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, on Kokomo Road, about 150 north of Lilikoʻi Road in Haʻikū.
Fire at HC&S Burns 200 Heavy Equipment Tires
An evening fire near the HC&S Sugar Mill in Puʻunēnē burned a pit containing 200 heavy equipment tires, fire officials said.
Kīhei Shooting Under Investigation as Assault
A male individual was transported in serious condition to the Maui Memorial Medical Center last night after sustaining a gunshot wound during an alleged assault in South Maui.
