Maui News
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.
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.
