Maui News

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.

The 5th annual event honors and celebrates the generous spirit of volunteerism and will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the main stage of the Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului.

The 39th annual event is co-produced by the Maui County Office on Aging and Maui Economic Opportunity and takes place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 27, at the War Memorial Gym complex.

With a score of 92.1, Maui topped all other island and city destinations named to the poll with the publication recognizing Maui as “tops in the world.”

Hawaii State Counties Association President Mel Rapozo said the agency was flooded with testimony from hundreds of residents who are opposed to Act 55, citing concerns over the PLDC’s mission to create revenue from public lands.

The stairwell of each floor of the Kalana O Maui building is now decorated with murals painted by county employees in a StairWELL Decorating Contest.

Eight students from Maui County were selected as the newest members of the Teen Advisory County for the Hawaii Meth Project.

Community members on Maui who are unable to afford a lawyer will now have an opportunity to prepare their case with the assistance of a Self-Help Center staffed by volunteer attorneys.

The single whale was spotted about four miles outside of Ma’alaea Harbor at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012.

A particular feature known as Loa’a or Pōkāneloa, is a collection of petroglyphs and cupules located on the top surface of a large flat boulder. Studies suggest that it may possess an archaeo-astronomical significance in Hawaiian culture.

Daryl Lynn Tavares, 46, of Kihei, was the first patient to be treated on the TrueBeam STx from Varian Medical Systems. Tavares, a patient of Dr. Diane Tsai, received approximately seven rounds of radiation at the Maui cancer center when her treatment for breast cancer was switched to the new machine.

Another step in domestic violence education takes place during the second annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to be held this Friday, October 19 at UH Maui College.

To-date, Whole Foods Market’s Community Support Days have raised more than $100,000 for Maui nonprofits. Island culinary students are the recipients of a $977.24 check from a Recycle Your Change fund drive at Whole Foods Maui.