Maui News

The next in a series of community budget meetings hosted by Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa takes place tonight in Lahaina.

Projected construction costs are estimated at $60 million, with anticipated completion to take four years upon receipt of Section 201H-38 approval, SMA Use Permits, and other construction-related permit approvals.

US Representative Colleen Hanabusa of Hawaiʻi, who serves as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement this morning saying her thoughts are with the victims and their families of what she called a “senseless act.”

Two hunters were airlifted from the Mahana area of Lānaʻi on Saturday afternoon, due to fatigue and injury, according to fire officials.

The Kīhei Charter School moved up one step from Priority to Focus after the correct calculations for the school’s graduation rate were factored in. DOE officials say the earlier report had incorrectly classified schools.

Approximately one third of the emergency alert sirens on Maui and Molokaʻi sounded during a malfunction of the system early Friday morning. Officials say the malfunction was caused by a mechanical issue related to a recent upgrade of the siren warning system

“The renovated center at UHMC is a comfortable place for veterans to study, receive tutoring, hunt for jobs, network with friends, or just take a break.”

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.