Maui News
Maui to Rollout of Remote Testimony Sites in December
Residents of Hana, Lanai and Molokai will soon have the opportunity to testify at County Council meetings without having to travel to Wailuku to attend in person.
61-Year-Old Man Injured in Shark Attack at Maui Beach
County officials say a 61-year-old male victim had been snorkeling with another man about 200 yards off shore, fronting 1790 Halama Street, Kihei, when the shark attack took place.
Akaka Weighs in on Reclaiming Native Identity
As the hearing drew to a close, Chairman Akaka said, “Though I am retiring soon, I know Indian Country is in good hands because of the leaders here today, the hundreds that have participated in the committee’s events over the last two years, and many more that are doing tireless work in their communities.”
UPDATE: Maui Man Questioned in Death of Uncle
Today, November 30th, 2012 at 8:45 a.m., police say wanted person Charleston Koko voluntarily arrived at the Wailuku Police Station for questioning. Maui Police Lt. Wayne Ibarra said Koko was questioned and released. Further details are pending release.
Maui United Way Launches 2012 Holiday Toy Drive
Toy donations may be dropped off at the following locations until December 14, 2012: Ben Franklin’s Crafts at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center, all ACE Hardware Store locations, Habitat for Humanity’s Restore, Pacific Radio Group located at 311 Ano Street in Kahului, the County of Maui-Mayor’s Office or Maui United Way.
Resolution Honoring Mother Marianne of Molokai
The resolution honors Mother Marianne for her life legacy of compassionate care and dedication to the Hansen’s disease patients she served in the remote Kalaupapa settlement.
MECO Cautions Public of Phone Scam
Maui Electric Company has issued an advisory warning the public about a telephone scam that aims to illegally obtain home-ownership information from electric customers.
Improvements Highlighted in Hawai’i Education Report
The report highlights strides in establishing a new teacher evaluation system, based partially on student outcomes. The report also details achievements made to turn around low-achieving schools, through community partnerships aimed at ensuring success.
Maui Roadwork: Keopuka, Lahaina, Maalaea
Road maintenance continues in the Keopuka area of the Hana Highway between mile post 10.4 near the Garden of Eden, and mile post 16 near the Keanae Peninsula Road. Crews are working weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., resulting in a single lane closure in the westbound direction.
8 Indicted in Hawai’i Island Gambling Case
The indictment alleges the gambling operation consisted of sports betting, poker and craps games, and used an offshore gaming website. The indictment further alleges the illegal gambling business operated out of a water company business located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Governor Accepts EIS for Kihei High School
The school will serve grades 9 to 12 in the South Maui Region, and is designed to support an enrollment capacity of 1,650 students, and approximately 206 supporting staff and faculty.
BRIEF: Lana`i, Moloka`i DMVL Temporary Closure
The Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing has announced that it will implement a temporary closure of its Moloka`i and Lana`i satellite offices on December 11 and 12, 2012 in order to conduct staff training.
Lingering Drought Means Below Average Bird Hunting
Biologists with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources are predicting a below average season for bird hunting, with lingering drought impacts in many parts of the state.
Maui Projects Included in CIP Funding Release
Governor Neil Abercrombie released more than $44 million for various capital improvement projects across the state, including $3.3 million for the imaging department at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
A&B Helps Salvation Army Homeless Facility
Major Brian West, the coordinator for The Salvation Army on Maui said the new addition vastly improves the hygienic facilities for program participants.
Closed Season Starts on ‘Ama ‘Ama Striped Mullet
The ‘ama‘ama are entering their peak spawning season and the winter closure is designed to protect the species from overfishing.
Maui Ponzi Case Delayed, Duarosan Jailed Overnight
A Maui woman was held in federal jail overnight following a delay in sentencing on charges involving a Ponzi scheme.
UPDATE: Pukalani Power Outage Caused by Bird
An estimated 2,000 customers lost power in Pukalani this morning when a bird came into contact with power lines on the Haleakala Highway, that according to Maui Electric Company spokesperson Kau’i Awai-Dickson.
VIDEO: Oh Deer! Swimming Axis Deer Rescue
The incident reportedly occurred on Oct. 24 at a South Maui beach, and was observed by visitors on an ocean paddling tour conducted by the Four Seasons Outrigger Program.
Maui Meadows Cottage Fire Accidental
Maui fire officials say the fire originated in the living room of the rental, and started from smoldering debris within a trash can. The incident was first reported at 3:40 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012, at a 700-square foot wooden structure located at 3500 Kehala Drive.
