Maui News
Maui Hosts Walk in Remembrance of School Massacre Victims
A remembrance walk will be held on Maui early Friday morning, December 21, 2012, as a tribute to the memory of the 27 individuals who lost their lives in the deadly Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut last week.
Apparent Phone Scam Targets MECO Customers
Company officials say these customers were told to make payments at certain retail stores using specific debit card services, and then provide the caller with a confirmation number which grants the scammer access to the customer’s funds.
Siren Warning Equipment to be Tested at Hana High
Crews from the Civil Defense agency on Maui will be testing siren warning equipment at Hana High School in East Maui on Thursday to ensure that it is working properly after repairs have been completed.
Visitor Airlifted in Rescue at Iao Valley
The 44-year-old man from Blackhawk, CA, was located at about 45 minutes into the trail above the lookout area, officials said.
Maui Man Fatally Injured in Honoapiilani Crash
One man is dead and another was transported to the hospital in serious condition following a head-on collision on the Honoapiilani Highway (Hwy 30) this morning.
Wind Wreaks Havoc on MECO Power Lines and Poles
Officials from Maui Electric Company say high winds on Monday night brought several trees down on power lines in Olinda at around 9 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012. The incident cut off power to an estimated 270 customers in the Olinda and Piiholo areas.
Former Maui Man Gets 2 Year Sentence for Tax Evasion
A former Maui County resident was sentenced in federal court yesterday to 24 months in prison for tax evasion. Michael Eric Stewart, 73, was accused of tax evasion, and failing to pay more than $476,000 in taxes for the unclaimed years.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Memory of Senator Inouye
In remembrance of US Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Governor Neil Abercrombie ordered that all Hawaii flags at state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaii National Guard are to be flown at half-staff alongside the US flag until sunset on the day of his interment.
Governor Seeks Nominees to Fill Inouye Vacancy
Governor Neil Abercrombie has issued a formal request to the Democratic Party of Hawaii on Monday, seeking a list of three nominees to fill the vacancy left by the passing of US Senator Daniel K. Inouye.
Expanded Airport Security Checkpoint to Reduce Wait Times
The new checkpoint was opened to air travelers today following a brief ceremony. It was designed to increase the total number of passenger screening lanes from six to nine.
President’s Planned Visit Prompts Kailua Security Zone
The first signs of a return presidential holiday in Hawai’i came today with the announcement of an enforced security zone that could go into effect as early as this Friday.
Water Conservation Requested in Upper Kula
Customers in Upper Kula are asked to conserve water today due to a power outage in the Olinda area. Booster pumps at the Department of Water Supply are also down and the DWS will not be able to pump water up to the Upper Kula storage tanks until power is restored.
Governor’s Proposed Budget Reverses 5% Pay Cut
The budget reverses the 5% reduction in state employee wages, which was implemented following what was described as the worst recession in a generation.
VIDEO: Local Reaction to Sen. Inouye’s Passing
Local reaction to the passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye has been filled with gratitude, sorrow, and sentiment for the decades of service provided to the people of Hawaii and the nation as a whole.
Congressional Colleagues React to Sen. Inouye’s Death
Condolences have been pouring in from congressional colleagues as they learned of the passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii today.
Hawaii’s Senior Senator Dies, Inouye’s Last Words are “Aloha”
US Senator Daniel K. Inouye took his last breath at 12:01 p.m. on Monday, following respiratory complications.
Maui Toy Drive Gives to Abused and Neglected Kids
The non-profit agency conducts the annual campaign in the hopes of brightening the holiday season for more than 1,600 children county-wide who are abused, neglected and/or in foster care.
UH Campuses Reduce Operations During Winter Break
University officials say the reduction in operations is in support of continuing efforts to reduce energy consumption and recover cost savings.
Hawaii to Combat Invasive Fireweed by Introducing Moth
The Department of Agriculture has obtained approval to release the Arctiidae moth to combat the spread of Fireweed, an invasive pest that is toxic to livestock.
ʻIao Valley Road OPEN Following Downed Electric Lines
ʻIao Valley Road is now open following a closure earlier this morning. The road was closed for about four hours as crews worked to repair downed live electric lines that were knocked over by a large tree branch. The road is now open in both directions.
