Maui News

Governor Neil Abercrombie today introduced Judge Richard W. Pollack as his nomination for Associate Justice to the Supreme Court.

Due to erosion on along Honoapiilani Highway and a projected increase in traffic congestion, the DEA finds that shifting the terminus further south will aid in alleviating these conditions.

Two Wailuku residents charged with second degree murder in the death of a 4-year-old Maui boy were released on their own recognizance today.

A remake of the 1980 movie classic, “The Blue Lagoon,” which was filmed partially on Maui, is scheduled to air on June 16th on the Lifetime Network.

The application deadline for individuals seeking nomination on the Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee has been extended until June 15, 2012.

The Settlement includes approximately $7.9 million in direct funds to the State of Hawai’i, to create a Foreclosure Assistance Program.

Park staff at Haleakala National Park will join science students from Seabury Hall in helping visitors to view the phenomena using “sunspotter” scopes and “sunpeeps” (available at cost in the park). Park officials say number 14 welder’s glasses and projection boxes are also being used for safe viewing.

Authorities say the boy fell approximately 350 feet off of a cliff located on the east side of the bay.

The man went missing at around 2:50 p.m.on Saturday when he was reportedly swept out to sea while retrieving his fishing nets.

Authorities have since identified the man as John Boyd Krause, 19, of Hāna, Maui. The accident was reported at 5:38 a.m. on Sunday, June 3, along the highway just south of Kakio Road in the Hāna district near Hāmoa.

Arraignments were held this afternoon for two Wailuku residents charged with second degree murder in the death of a four-year-old Maui boy.

A long-time Maui police officer was indicted today on four counts of sexual assault in the third degree following allegations of sexual misconduct by a 15-year-old juvenile female.

Terry Jones, who has worked for the Maui Police department for more than two decades, was credited for her involvement in coordinating the department’s annual Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics.

Authorities say the caller falsely identifies themselves in association with the County of Maui Office on Aging or other government agency, making claims that the recipient qualifies for free diabetes supplies.

The work will run from Monday, June 4th to Wednesday, June 6th. Repairs include re-grouting and patching cracks in the concrete bowls.

County officials say the road closure is to ensure the safety of pedestrians during the Makawao Town Party event, which happens on the third Friday each month at the location. The proposal was pending approval by the Maui Police Department at last report.

A corrugated metal roof on a 30- by 40-foot container blew off, taking out nearby power lines, before coming to rest against a neighbor’s home, said Maui Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.

The Maui couple arrested yesterday following the unexplained death of a four-year old boy, has since been charged with allegations of second degree murder.

There was no tsunami threat following a 3.5 magnitude earthquake reported at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2012 on Hawai’i Island.

The search for a missing hiker in ‘Iao Valley ended Wednesday evening when the missing man made it out safely on his own. Authorities say the search was launched at 7:05 p.m. by crews from the Maui Fire Department’s Engine 1 from Wailuku and Rescue 10 from Kahului.