Maui News
Maui Road Work in Keʻanae, Launiupoko, Honokōhau
The state Department of Transportation has issued a reminder to motorists about several road projects that will impact traffic in isolated areas of Maui in the upcoming week from Aug. 17 to 23, 2013.
Tropical Storm Pewa 1275 Miles SW of Kauaʻi
TS Pewa was last tracked moving WNW at 13 mph, and had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, according to a CPHC forecast.
3 Kahului Residents Hospitalized in Piʻilani Head-on Collision
The collision occurred when a blue 2007 Honda Civic traveling north on the highway, crossed left of center and collided into a blue 2005 Toyota Corolla traveling in the opposite direction.
$800,000 Released for ADA Bus Shelters on Maui
US Senator Brian Schatz today, announced the distribution of $800,000 in federal funds to the County of Maui Department of Transportation for its ADA compliant Bus Stop Shelter and Signage Program.
Kaunoa Grant Among Expanded Senior Services for Maui
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa announced the receipt of a $20,000 grant from Alexander and Baldwin for the Kaunoa Senior Services’ Nutrition Program.
Pedestrian Struck by Motorcycle in West Maui Critically Injured
A 28-year-old Lahaina woman was listed in “extremely critical” condition after being struck by a motorcycle while trying to cross the Honoapiʻilani Highway on foot in West Maui on Thursday morning, Aug. 15, 2013, police said.
Mākena Shoreline Reopens After Shark Attack
Beaches from Maluaka to the Mana Kai were reopened at noon today following a shark attack at Palauea (White Rock) on Wednesday afternoon.
Visitor Loses Limb in Shark Attack at Palauea, Mākena
A 20-year-old woman from Germany remains hospitalized in critical condition, after her right arm was severed in a shark attack at Palauea Beach, also known as White Rock in Mākena, on Wednesday afternoon.
Maui Police Seek Help in Robbery Reports
According to police, two males, who were walking behind the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church parking lot on Main Street, were held up at gunpoint by an unknown suspect in dark clothing.
Tree Branch Identified as Cause of Lahaina Outage
A power outage in West Maui on Tuesday afternoon was caused by a tree branch that fell across power lines on Mill Street in Lahaina, electric company officials said.
Maui Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Meth Trafficking
John Lee Balberdi, 39, was arrested and prosecuted after more than 550 grams of pure methamphetamine was seized from a Kahului home of a co-conspirator in February of 2009, said US Attorney Florence Nakakuni.
VIDEO: Shark Bites Unmanned Board at Kaʻa Point
“I felt very lucky cause I came right through that same path that the board came through… so I am very thankful today that it was the board and not me,” said Flannery, a resident of San Francisco.
Maui DUI Enforcement Ramped up for National Campaign
Maui police will increase DUI enforcement efforts during a national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign which runs from Aug. 16 to Sept. 2.
Hospice Hale Slated to Begin Construction in January
Hospice Maui plans to break ground at its current site in Wailuku in January, the agency said. The news comes as a separate non-profit organization, Islands Hospice, announced plans for in-patient service on Maui as well.
Maui Coast Solar Array to Reduce Costs by 30%
Management at the Maui Coast Hotel celebrated the completion of the 426 kW solar array, which is expected to offset 766,370 kWh of electricity each year, translating to enough to energy to power 115 homes.
19 Join MPD’s Crisis Intervention Team
This is the first time outer agencies were included in the training program since the program launched in January, said Dr. Dara Rampersad, forensic coordinator of the Maui Community Health Center, who served as a trainer for the program.
Mixed Reaction Precedes Rock & Brews Public Meeting
Those in attendance say the meeting drew an estimated crowd of about 130 with individuals voicing both support and opposition to the project.
Schatz to Speak at Maui Native Hawaiian COC
During the visit, Senator Schatz will share news from Washington on issues impacting business people and indigenous Hawaiians, according to a MNHCOC announcement.
Scam Alert: Utility Impersonators Use Fake Caller ID
The company issued a warning to customers today, saying dozens of small business customers across the state have reported receiving calls saying their electric bill is delinquent and that they’re subject to same-day disconnection.
MECO Hosts Maui Electric Energy Fair
The annual community event features live electrical and robotics demonstrations, educational displays, and entertainment.
