Maui News

The fire was first reported at 3:21 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2012 at a 2,000 square foot wooden structure located at 460 Haiku Road, authorities said.

County authorities said about 40 witnesses reported seeing a shark chase and attack the sea turtle at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 22.

The latest sighting was reported at around 11:35 a.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2012 by crews aboard the Kaulana vessel while en route to Lana’i on a snorkeling adventure.

Fledgling season for young endangered seabirds in the Hawaiian Islands runs from October through December, prompting a reminder to the public to be on the look out for disoriented or grounded birds.

The entire inventory of logo merchandise from the Maui Canoe Club was reported stolen over the weekend, club officials said.

Medic 4 from Lahaina arrived on scene at 2:51 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21 to find the woman on the roadway with lower extremity and shoulder injuries.

Firefighters on Maui were dispatched to a half-acre brush fire off of Honokohau Valley Road this afternoon. The incident was reported at 2:04 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21.

The teen had reportedly lost consciousness at the crash site for a few seconds, then regained consciousness and drove to the Paia residence where he became unresponsive.

When crews from Engine 6 arrived on scene, they found a small fire on the exterior of a unit being doused with a water hose by police and bystanders, authorities said. The fire was contained to the exterior of the building and no residents were displaced.

Maui police do no suspect foul play, but say they have not yet ruled it out either in the death of a Kahana woman who’s body was found earlier this month on the grounds of the Kahana Manor condominium complex in West Maui.

The Maui Department of Water Supply has scheduled a water outage in the Spreckelsville area this weekend while crews conduct repairs to a leaking four-inch waterline at the Kahului Airport.

The project began in 2009 and seeks to provide access to oral health information to every socio-economic group, and improve oral care by reducing Hawaii’s tooth decay rates.

Maui firefighters assisted a visitor yesterday who fell about 20 feet from a partially blocked trail near Pua’a Ka’a State Park in East Maui.

While the exact identity of the species was undetermined, officials said it could have been a tiger shark because of the size and aggressive behavior. The beach closure will remain in effect for the remainder of the day, and ocean safety crews are expected to reassess the area at sunrise on Friday.

Repairs will take place on October 22 and 23, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days.

A US District Judge issued a ruling on Wednesday in favor of the County of Maui following a suit alleging discrimination against a former employee.

Maui stand-up paddle-boarder Dave Peterson said he feels lucky to be alive after a close encounter with an 8 to 9-foot shark at a surf break known as “Boneyard” near Kanaha in Central Maui this morning.

The 8 to 9-foot shark took a bite out of a board that was being used by a stand-up paddler. The paddler was not injured, but retaliated by striking the shark with his paddle.

More than 25 varieties of Native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced trees will be available for free (1 tree per person, any age). Experts will be on hand to recommend the best Hawaiian tree for your area of residence.

The “Better Choices…Better Health” workshop provides practical information, tools and support to people of all ages who are interested in incorporating healthier habits into their lives. It is also designed to help individuals with chronic conditions better manage their health.