Maui News
PHOTO: “Light Snow Dustings” atop Haleakala this Winter
Authorities at Haleakala National Park have confirmed “light snow dustings” on more than one occasion this winter season.
Homestead Group to Discuss Upcountry Drainage
A plan to fix Upcountry drainage problems will be the focus of a Hawaiian homestead meeting this Sunday in Kahului.
Red Cross Offers Disaster Services Training in Central Maui
All Disaster Services training is provided free of charge. The first step for all new disaster volunteers is to take a series of basic disaster classes. New volunteer candidates must register for and attend the entire series.
Hawai’i Lawmakers Consider 10 Cent Bag Tax
According to the bill, a “single-use bag” would mean any type of one-use checkout bag whether plastic or paper, recycled or non-recycled.
Maui Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Ban Smoking on Beaches
Freshman Rep. Kaniela Ing of South Maui called Maui beaches “world-renown,” saying cigarette butts are still one of the primary causes of litter on Maui.
Wet Weather Prompts Flood Advisory on Maui
At 1:05 p.m. showed that most of the heavy rain had diminished over the windward portions of Haleakala; but moderate to heavy showers are now affecting the northern and western portions of West Maui from Honokohau to Napili and Lahaina.
Maui High Advances to National Science Competition
The win included $500 in prize money for the Maui High School Science Department, and an expenses-paid trip for each member of the team to the National competition that takes place from April 25-29.
Maui Takes Lead in Federally Funded Post-Disaster Plan
Maui County will take the lead on a two-year, $178,000 federally funded project to develop guidelines and protocols for reconstruction after natural disasters such as hurricanes and tsunamis.
House Takes Steps to Address PLDC
The committee will hear bills that will either repeal the PLDC altogether, amend, or start from scratch to create a new agency.
Funds Released for Upgrades to Busy Maui Intersection
Rep. McKelvey, whose district includes Lahaina, Maalaea, North Kihei, called the intersection “one of the busiest” in West Maui.
Overloaded Circuit Sparks Waiehu Home Fire
Fire crews from Wailuku and Kahului were dispatched at 9:01 p.m. to the home located at 606 Kaae Road.
Laser Forces Coast Guard to Abort Kahului Training Mission
A Coast Guard aircraft was forced to return to Oahu after being targeted by an individual with a laser pointer while flying into Kahului Airport on Maui on Monday night.
Maui Man Linked to Halloween Lawsuit Back in Court
Richard Dancil, the man at the center of a lawsuit filed against the county over Halloween festivities in Lahaina, is back in court, this time alleging wrongful termination from Kula Hospital.
Pilot Project Connects Maui Constituents to Capitol Via Video
Maui lawmakers are encouraged by a new pilot program that offers neighbor island constituents the ability to testify without having to physically travel to Oahu where many legislative hearings are held.
MECO Invited to Legislative Discussion on Electric Rates
Officials from Maui Electric Company are among a list of industry officials invited to attend a joint Senate committee briefing today to discuss electrical rates in the state.
Heavy Rains Flood Living Way Church in Happy Valley
An estimated 3 feet of water had flooded the backyard area of the building, and about 6 inches of water was found in the basement of the building.
Woman Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling of Police Station
Maui police arrested a woman today who fell through the ceiling of the Kihei Police Station and landed on the floor of the prisoner processing room.
Cancer Institute on Maui Targets Moving Tumors
The Pacific Cancer Institute of Maui has launched a new method of treatment — the first in the state this month — to treat tumors that are moving targets.
Organ Donation Awareness Requirement Sought for Driver’s Ed
Rep. Kaniela Ing of Maui explained, “When my father passed, he donated eye tissue that granted someone the gift of sight.”
Return-to-Home Program Proposed for Homeless in Hawai’i
Under the legislation, the state would provide eligible homeless individuals with assistance in being reunited with family and relatives in the individual’s home state.
