Maui News
Lost Hikers Safe After Kahakapao Trail Rescue
A visiting couple from Tuscon, Arizona were located in good health after they got lost on the Kahakapao Trail in Piʻiholo last night, officials said.
EPA Funds Green Street and Sustainable Strategy Workshop
The public is invited to a workshop for Green Street and Sustainable Strategies taking place tonight, Tuesday, May 7, in Kahului. The workshop is one in a series funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, which identified Maui County among the list of communities throughout the US to receive technical assistance in meeting sustainability goals.
278 Gallons of Wastewater Overflows in Kihei
A 278 gallon wastewater overflow was reoprted in Kihei on Kenolio Road on Saturday, May 4, 2013, county officials said.
Maui Police Investigate Attempted Murder in Piʻihana
An investigation has been launched into an alleged confrontation near the Piʻihana housing area on Saturday morning in which a man was allegedly stuck in the head with a rock and told authorities he had the windows of his vehicle shot out, police said.
Homeless Assault at Little Beach Investigated
a 28-year-old homeless man from Sammamish, WA, reported being attacked by three or four unknown local males as he played his guitar with friends at Little Beach in Mākena.
VIDEO: Hawaiian Immersion Lottery at Pāʻia School Postponed
A controversial lottery for placement in Pāʻia Elementary School’s Hawaiian Immersion kindergarten program has been postponed.
BRIEF: Lahaina Brushfire Burns 2-Acres at Kahoma
Firefighters on Maui battled a two-acre brushfire in West Maui on Sunday afternoon. The incident was reported at 1:56 p.m. in the area of Kahoma Street and Ainakea Road.
UPDATES: Lahaina Bicyclist Fatally Injured in Honoapiʻilani Crash
A 33-year-old Lahaina man suffered fatal injuries when the bicycle he was operating collided with a truck at the Honoapiʻilani Highway intersection at Kapunakea Street, police said. Police have since identified the bicyclist as Gary-Dean Kahunanui.
Waiehu Brush Fire Comes With 50-Feet of Church
A brush fire in Waiehu came within 50-feet of a home and church before being brought under control and extinguished on Friday night, fire officials said.
All Clear After 3 Accidents: Lahaina, ʻŌmaʻopio, Pūlehu
Maui police responded to several traffic accidents reported on various parts of the island today that resulted in road closures. At around 3:20 p.m., Maui Police restored regular traffic flow on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30) at Kapunakea Street in Lahaina following an accident at that location.
Hairbrush Dagger Confiscated by Security at Kahului Airport
The item was one of two such devices discovered at airports in the US this week–the other was found in Phoenix.
Lawmakers Recap Accomplishments as Legislature Adjourns
In the area of economic development, Rep. Souki said, lawmakers made permanent the current TAT rate, and increased funding to aggressively market the state’s visitor industry as Hawaiʻi competes with other travel destinations.
PHOTOS: Gabbard Tweets-Up During Maui Visit
Rep. Gabbard also hosted her first-ever “Tweet-Up” event in which she met with local social media experts at the Vineyard Food Company.
UPDATE: Suspects Questioned in Student Threat Investigation
Police are investigating an alleged case of terroristic threatening at a middle school on Maui reported on Tuesday.
Hanabusa Makes Run for US Senate Official
US Representative Colleen Hanabusa made her run for the US Senate seat official in an announcement on Thursday. She will face current US Senator Brian Schatz in the 2014 Democratic Primary.
Milowai Ma’alaea Seawall in “Progressive State of Failure”
The observed continued deterioration of this section of wall over the period of 1 year indicates that it is in a state of progressive failure.
Traffic Delays Expected After Honoapiʻilani Accident
The accident was initially blocking the makai lane of travel, but shortly before 2 p.m., authorities said the vehicles involved were being moved to the side. In the interim, traffic was being contra-flowed in the area.
Honokōhau Valley Brush Fire Burns 50-Acres
When crews arrived on scene, they found about 20-acres of brush on fire on the makai side of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in an old pineapple field.
Propane Leak Prompts Evacuation of Napili Market
At around 5:54 p.m., on May 1, 2013, authorities say fire crews were dispatched to reports of a one inch propane line leaking at a high rate of speed.
DLNR Wants Fishpond Restoration Permits Streamlined
DLNR is leading an effort to streamline permitting for the restoration and operation of traditional Hawaiian fishponds.
