Maui News
Visitor Injured in Fall on Hike at Maui’s Bamboo Forest
The 50-year-old woman, who was visiting from Tacoma, Washington, broke her right leg when she slipped and fell during the hike.
Vog Casts Veil Over Haleakala
Even with the return of trade wind weather tomorrow, the forecasters with the National Weather Service say the smaller islands could still see another day of lingering vog before conditions completely clear out.
Alleged Child Sexual Abuser Sought by FBI
“We’re comfortable saying that the suspect was probably on Hawaii’s Big Island between 2008 and 2010. He may have lived there, or he may have been a guest in someone’s home. For all we know, he may still be living in Hawaii.”
Esther Kia’aina Named DLNR Deputy Director
Kia’aina fills the vacancy left by Guy Kaulukukui who resigned in August. She begins her new post with the state on October 15.
BREAKING: Body Retrieved From Hoolawa Bay on Maui
Rescue crews from the Maui Fire Department responded to Hoolawa Bay in Haiku for reports of an unresponsive male.
78-Year-Old Man Rescued After Fall in ‘Iao Valley
A 78-year-old man was transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center after falling approximately 15-feet down an embankment in ‘Iao Valley, officials said.
UPDATE: Pole Fire Caused Island-Wide Molokai Power Outage
Officials at Maui Electric Company say an island wide power outage on Molokai was caused by a pole top fire at the Pala’au Substation.
Maui Fire Prevention Week Features Jaws of Life
In observance of fire prevention week, firefighters on Maui will host two public demonstrations featuring the jaws of life and a live burn.
Dirt Biker Airlifted From West Maui Crashsite
Firefighters on Maui airlifted a Maui man from Kahana Ridge over the weekend after he was injured in dirtbike accident.
Molokai Experiences Island-Wide Power Outage
The nearly seven hour island-wide outage started at around 11:36 last night, after a pole fire near the island’s power plant.
VIDEO: Skiff From Japan Tsunami Found Off Maui
The 20 by 6 foot skiff was found by a Hawai’i longline fishing vessel about 700 nautical miles northeast of Maui. Registration numbers found on the skiff were used to identify the vessel. Authorities confirmed that it was washed away during the 2011 tsunami where it was registered in the Iwate Prefecture.
2012 Lahaina Halloween Events and Shuttle Schedule
The County of Maui today released a schedule of activities and transportation options for those planning on attending the Halloween in Lahaina 2012 event.
Help Sought in Timely Reporting of Monk Seal Entanglements
The latest incident involved the death of the seal known to scientists as “RK54,” who was born last year at the Waikiki Aquarium.
Maui Dining App Launched
The Maui Dining app promises to bring “food finding to your fingertips” with directions, menus, reviews, special offers, and more.
Flags Lowered on Oct. 7 in Honor of Fallen Firefighters
The order was as directed by President Barack Obama, and is in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
Maui Family YMCA Adopts Worksite Wellness Policy
The work-site wellness initiative features a vending machine at the facility that sells fresh fruit, yogurt, water and healthy sandwiches from Whole Foods. There’s also a Y Produce Express program which provides free delivery of fresh produce from local farms on a weekly basis.
Kahului Walmart Theft Suspect Sought
Authorities say the male individual captured in the attached surveillance photos entered Walmart in Kahului and took a car battery charger, wireless video surveillance system and a head set, then left the store without paying for them.
BRIEF: Kihei Community Center Solar Construction Begins
Construction will run from October 8 to December 12, 2012, and will utilize the mauka side of the upper parking lot.
Akaka to Speak at Native Hawaiian Convention
This will be his final address to the convention as a sitting US Senator, as he retires in January. Akaka is the first Native Hawaiian ever in the US Senate and third to serve in Congress.
Maui County Charter Amendments Community Workshop
The workshop will run from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday October 18th at the MEO Family Center in Wailuku.
