Maui News
BRIEF: West Maui House Fire Causes $35,000 Damage
The Kolepa Place house fire burned three air conditioning units located in an exterior fenced area outside the home, and damaged some of the exterior of the house as well.
1,000 Hawaiian Trees Being Given Away
In celebration of Arbor Day 2011, Saturday, November 5, The Maui Nui Botanical Garden will host a giveaway of 1,000 Hawaiian trees, free to anyone willing and able to care for them.
Lahaina Halloween: Road, Travel & Safety Reminders
With permit in hand and preparations underway, the event will run from 3:30 p.m. to midnight along Front Street in Lahaina.
Wailuku Restroom Fire Causes $10,000 in Damage
The incident was reported at 7:35 p.m. at a 600 square foot restroom located near the tennis courts, between the stadium and the swimming pool. Maui Fire officials say the fire started in a rubbish can, and then spread to the structure.
Ed Case Hawai’i Talk Story Maui
Case is hosting the new sessions as part of his new 2012 campaign for US Senate. The sessions on November 5 in Lahaina, Kahului and Kihei, include meet-and-greet and question and answer opportunities.
BRIEF: Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres Near Kahului Airport
Fire officials called a 10 acre blaze near Kahului Airport under control at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The fire was first reported at 4:39 p.m.
Today is Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Today, Saturday, October 29, you can dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medications at a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection site.
PHOTOS: New Kaunakakai Fire Station Dedicated
The new station is located on five acres of land on Alanui Ka `Imi `Ike Street above the UHMC-Molokai Center.
Maui Water Payments Accepted at DMVL
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa said the new option is in support of continuing efforts to improve the delivery of services to the residents of Maui County.
Kioea Named Official Bird of Kaunakakai
More than 1,000 people signed a petition requesting the designation, in the hopes of booting eco-tourism on the island, and providing additional protection for the species.
PHOTOS: 48-Foot Sailboat Runs Aground in Spreckelsville
The vessel, which had been adrift, was spotted at around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, by a fisherman, who reported the large sailboat coming in out of the dark, right in front of his lines.
BRIEF: Kailua Brush Fire Burns Half-Acre
Maui fire officials say the helicopter assistance prevented the blaze from spreading to an area of thick grass, and suppressed the fire until other units arrived.
Man With Broken Leg Airlifted from Kahakuloa
A 35-year-old man was airlifted from the mountains above Kahakuloa Village on Thursday after suffering a broken leg. The man was working with his uncle in the river above Kahakuloa Village when the incident occurred.
BRIEF: Pulehu Fire Results in Damage to Sugar Crop
A brush fire on Maui on Thursday afternoon consumed a quarter-acre and caused $3,000 in losses at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company before being brought under control.
VIDEO: Court Says Lahaina Halloween to Proceed
Judge Rhonda Loo: “Cancelling this event will not prevent the harm suggested by the plaintiffs, but will irreparably harm members of the Lahaina community.”
VIDEO: Case to Block Halloween to Reconvene at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27
Judge Rhonda Loo ordered that an injunction hearing involving Halloween festivities in Lahaina be continued until this afternoon to allow attorneys more time to review legal documents. The court proceedings are set to resume at 1:30 p.m. today in 2nd Circuit Court on Maui.
Spearfishing Challenge Helps With Invasive Species Control
A creative form of invasive species control pits man vs. fish in the upcoming Roi Round-up Spearfishing Tournament, happening November 6 in Lāhainā. Deadline to enter is Oct. 31.
UHMC Tuition Will Be $3,900 in 2017
The University of Hawaii Maui College falls under the Community College schedule, and will see an increase of nearly $1,000 over five years.
VIDEO: County Celebrates Waiehu Golf Improvements
In addition to the Waiehu Pro Shop concession that underwent renovations, the facility also added 100 new golf carts, and began improvements to the fairways, greens and tees six months ago.
Injunction Against Lahaina Halloween Goes to Court
The complaint summons and injunction were filed on behalf of Na Makua O Maui and Maui resident Richard Dancil and will be heard at 11 a.m. in the courtroom of Judge Rhonda Loo. The injunction comes up for review four days before Halloween festivities are scheduled along Front Street.





