Maui News

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for the Haleakala Summit, including Haleakala National Park above 6,000 feet, in effect until 6 p.m.

Kihei resident Richard Oliverio is on five years probation for a sports bookmaking operation that investigators said took in 318 wagers totaling more than $44,290 in a three-week period.

An 18-year-old male visitor reportedly died from a 50-foot fall off the bridge near Makapipi Falls just past mile-post 25 on Hana Highway at approximately 1:51 p.m.

Promoter Bob Peyton, who booked the now-canceled Stevie Wonder concert, told a Honolulu television station late Friday afternoon that the University of Hawaii’s deposit money has been located, although verification of the transaction remains unofficial.

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 48-year-old Haiku man who was last seen on June 30.

The University of Hawai’i System encourages full-time students at any of its two- or four-year campuses to take 15 credits per semester to graduate on time.

As many as six more University of Hawaii officials in different departments may face review in their respective roles to the botched Stevie Wonder fundraising concert.

Costco Wholesale on Maui opened a gas station this morning, selling regular unleaded gas at $3.99 and premium for $4.19 for a gallon.

The twenty pump station off of Haleakala Highway is said to the largest gas station of any Costco store in the nation.

Grand jury indictments were obtained against six individuals who were identified in an undercover operation aimed at addressing the illegal distribution of prescription pills and other narcotics at Kalama Park in South Maui.

Repairs will begin on Monday, July 16, 2012, and will include work along the Hana Highway at mileposts 10.4, 14, and 16.

The Maui Department of Parks & Recreation will be closing the Hui Aloha Playground at Keopuolani Park for a week due to unsafe conditions.

Senator J. Kalani English of Maui, who is a member of the Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs said he was saddened by the governor’s decision to veto the measure; but vowed to continue work in further evaluating how the Hawaiian language can be appropriately incorporated into state government.

The lanterns, authorities say, can remain airborne for over four minutes, and pose a potential hazard by interfering with aircraft, flying into power lines, landing on roof tops, and landing in combustible vegetation posing a brush fire risk.

The new law, Rep. Jordan states, “levels the playing field, proving a healthier business environment and greater protection of Hawaii’s ocean resources.”

Today is the deadline for Governor Neil Abercrombie to sign measures into law, veto them, or allow the bills to become law without his signature.

The Red Cross was activated a mother and father, along with their 3 children who resided in the unit. Crews were called to the scene at 8:10 a.m. to find a fire in the kitchen of a unit located at 71 Kopi Lane.

The blaze burned up to the edge of the road and came within 50-feet from the nearest homes.

Kapalua Beach on Maui was selected for its stunning beauty and abundance of coral and tropical fish in nearshore waters.

The incident was reported at around 7 p.m. on Saturday, off the northwest coast of the island near the Kaluako’i Villas.