Maui News
Motorcycle Safety Training Site Opens on Maui
A state-authorized motorcycle safety program will now be available on Maui with the opening of Hawaii’s newest motorcycle safety training site in Kahului.
Fire at Lahaina Homeless Camp Burns 4,000 sq ft
Crews from Lahaina and Napili responded to the scene, located just mauka of Prison Street in West Maui. When units arrived, firefighters found brush burning along with personal belongings.
Boy Injured In Tractor Incident on Molokai
A 4 year old boy suffered life-threatening injuries when he was run over by a tractor this evening in Hoolehua on Molokai, authorities said.
Monk Seal Reward Grows to $30,000
The total reward now being offered has grown to $30,000 in the monk seal killings on Maui and Kauai.
PHOTOS: Lingle Begins 2012 Senate Campaign in Haiku
Former Hawaii governor Linda Lingle began the first official day of her campaign for a seat in the US Senate by visiting some local businesses in the Haiku Cannery on January 10, 2012.
Company Fined For Dumping Oily Waste Into Hawaiian Waters
A Korean shipping company and its chief engineer were convicted in Hawaii for environmental crimes for allegedly dumping oily waste, obstructing justice and covering up pollution.
Lingle Endorsed by Police Union
Today, former governor Lingle visited the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers’ Maui Chapter to accept their endorsement of her bid for the US Senate.
BRIEF: Power Outage in the Upper Haiku Area
Maui Electric Company has issued an advisory to inform the public of areas in Haiku that are experiencing a power outage.
Free Admission Haleakala Park Jan 14-16
All 397 national parks across the country will offer free admission from January 14-16 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, including Haleakala National Park.
Man Arrested for Alleged Assault of Flight Attendant
Honolulu FBI agents arrested a man yesterday morning after he allegedly struck a female flight attendant aboard a Delta Airlines flight from Tokyo to Honolulu, said FBI authorities.
BRIEF: Rep. Fontaine to Speak at Rotary Meeting
Fontaine is expected to speak about his initiatives, plans, and what can be expected in the upcoming legislative session which begins on January 18 and runs until May 3, 2012.
Wailuku’s Business Etc Site of Hirono’s “Coffee Talk”
The Wailuku copy and business center, Business Etc, will be the site of a lunchtime “Coffee Talk with Mazie” on Wednesday, January 11.
Four New Year’s Fireworks Related Injury Reported on Maui
For the neighbor islands, there were a total of 7 injuries, the lowest combined total for recorded to date. The breakdown included four injuries on Kauai, 2 in Hawaii County and 4 injuries in Maui County.
State Implements New Driver Licensing Requirements
Beginning Monday, March 5, 2012, proof of “legal presence” will be required for driver licenses and learner permits throughout Hawaii.
PHOTOS: Paddling Crews Honor Gonzales in Ocean Memorials
More than 40 canoes formed a circle around a double-hulled canoe carrying family members of Gonzales today. While on the water, paddlers prayed together and sang Hawaii Aloha. Flowers were also dropped from a helicopter in his memory.
BRIEF: Teacher’s Union and State Reach Initial Agreement
The State of Hawaii and the Hawaii State Teachers Association came together Friday to agree on moving forward for transforming education. Both sides have reached an initial agreement.
Kalama, Cove Park Alcohol Ban Coming Soon
Supporters were ecstatic last Thursday when the Maui County Council members voted unanimously to ban alcohol at Kalama Park and Cove Park in Kihei.
Coffee Maker Left On in Haiku Home Fire
One person was injured and another was displaced following a home fire in Haiku on Maui today. The fire was electrical and caused by a coffee maker that was left on, according to fire officials.
Kihei Charter School Launches New Website
The state of the art website not only provides general information about the state’s only STEM-focused school, but also encourages the community to learn more about its educational initiatives.
BRIEF: War Memorial Stadium Closure
The War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku will be closed beginning on January 19th to accommodate repairs.
