Maui News

Chief Ranger James Mar said, “They were incredibly lucky to survive a drop of over 250 feet down the side of a volcano.” Park officials say the vehicle was “downward-bound” when the incident occurred.

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaiʻi cosponsored bipartisan legislation on Wednesday that would require labeling of genetically engineered food.

The conference draft includes full funding for the operation of a lieutenant governor’s office on Maui, a new Central Maui Regional Sport Complex, airport and harbor improvements in Kahului, and multiple stream/bridge rehabilitation projects in East Maui.

Full funding for a new Kīhei High School, in the amount of $130 million, is included in a draft version of the legislative budget that is now headed to the full House and Senate for final votes.

Although the vog makes its way to Maui on occasion, and cane burning continues on the Valley Isle, Maui County has received an A in a report monitoring particle pollution.

A 2-year-old Lanaʻi boy who was reported missing in a case of alleged custodial-interference has since been located, authorities said.

The Flood Advisory for the island of Molokaʻi has since been CANCELLED as of 9:39 a.m. on Wed. April 24, 2013.

Two visitors were airlifted in serious condition after the vehicle they were in drove off an embankment and about 250-feet down a gulch at Haleakalā National Park, authorities said.

The 54-year-woman, Katherine Ruth Hunter, allegedly failed to return her grandson to his mother on Lanai who has legal custody of the child.

The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court issued an order to disbar Maui Attorney Steven B. Songstad from practicing law in the State of Hawaiʻi.

The resume deadline was extended to April 30, 2013 following an approved increased in annual salary for the post to $117,000 per year. The council is tasked with making an appointment to the post for a six-year term.

There are currently more than 2,800 grave sites at the location but officials hope to expand the facility to meet future needs, according to a Draft Environmental Assessment filed by the state.

Three DMVL satellite offices on Maui will close early this week so that staff can attend union ratification meetings, county officials said.

“It’s a big moment for the neighbor islands especially since 80% of the public lands at risk by the PLDC process are on the neighbor islands. All I can say is amen.”

Hawthorne Pacific Corp. in Kahului, Maui, faces an estimated $70,000 in fines after being cited for 13 alleged serious violations, and two other-than-serious violations of safety standards.

Oriana Buika, age 14, received a $150 check for her top-three entry into the 13- to 15-year-old age division.

The event included the participation of more than 50 residents and visitors who joined in the removal of rubbish and marine debris during the free dive and snorkel off Wailea Point.

Three agencies in Hawai’i were recognized with awards from the US Environmental Protection Agency as part of its Federal Green Challenge Program.

Improvements to all parking lots in the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park are scheduled to begin around April 29, officials said.

Forecasters from the National Weather Service say the wet weather over the western portion of the state is being generated by an approaching cold front that will bring periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms, and the possibility of flash flooding.