Maui News
Wailuku Friday Events Extend to Lahaina, Paia, Makawao
The Maui town party schedule starting November 4th will be as follows: Wailuku – First Friday, Lahaina – Second Friday, Makawao – Third Friday, Paia – Fourth Friday.
PHOTOS: Lingle Warns Seniors of Scams During Maui Visit
During this morning’s talk story session, Lingle discussed frauds and scams that target the elderly. Lingle also vowed not to change Social Security for those that currently receive the program benefits.
Schofield Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense today confirmed the death of a soldier from Schofield Barracks, Hawai’i. Staff Sgt. Houston M. Taylor, 25, of Hurst, Texas, died Oct. 13, in the Kunar province of Afghanistan.
Safety Classes Required for Maui Thrill Craft Operators
Since 2005,the County of Maui has required ocean thrill craft operators to to complete a certification class offered by an accredited institution of higher education. The County of Maui has announced the availability of two classes, being offered here on Maui next month at UHMC.
East Maui Group Celebrates 20 Years in Conservation
The group was established in 1991 to protect an estimated 100,000 acres along the windward slopes in East Maui.
PHOTOS: Maui Activists Call for GMO Labeling
On Sunday, October 16 from 9 a.m. until noon, activist group Millions Against Monsanto Hawaii converged near the intersection of Kanani Road and Pi’ilani Highway in front of Monsanto offices in Kihei.
VIDEO: Occupy Maui Protest in Kahului
A group of about 25 to 30 signwavers lined Ka’ahumanu Avenue in front of the Old Kahului Shopping Center on Sunday in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement, against what demonstrators called corporate greed and government cutbacks.
Kahului Pedestrian Dies in Launiupoko Hit-and-Run; Public Help Sought
Maui police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a fatal collision early this morning with pedestrian near Launiupoko. Maui police say 19-year-old Failagi Vite Laloulu of Kahului died at the scene as a result of the crash.
Happy Valley Home Gutted by Early Morning Fire
The fire was reported at 3:15 a.m. on Holowai Place at a 900 square foot house. Crews from the Maui Fire Department had the blaze fully under control by 3:33 a.m.
BRIEF: Honoapiilani OPEN Following Accident Near Launiupoko
The Honoapiilani Highway (Hwy 30) is now open following a motor vehicle accident fronting Launiupoko Park in West Maui. Police had cleared the accident and completed their investigation by 8:31 a.m.
Holua Campground Closed For Follow-up Ant Treatment
The Holua campground at Haleakala National Park will temporarily closed as crews conduct follow-up treatments to control an infestation of Argentine Ants.
VIDEO: Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres Along Honoapiilani in Maalaea
Maui Firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire that was reported at 1:32 p.m. along the Honoapiilani Highway in Maalaea. The fire burned an estimated four acres of brush along the Honoapiilani Highway between the Kuihelani Highway and North Kihei Road.
Hirono Backs Education Request, Touts Experience in 2012 Race
During a conference call this morning, Rep. Hirono expressed support for the recent DOE request for ESEA flexibility. She also fielded media questions about her 2012 US Senate run.
7 Vehicles Broken Into Over 2 Days in West Maui
A rash of vehicle break-ins were reported last week in two separate incidents in West Maui.
A rash of vehicle break-ins were reported last week in two separate incidents in West Maui. Three cars were broken-into at around 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3 at the Lahaina Wastewater Treatment plant; and another four vehicle break-ins reported just before 8 a.m. the following day on Limahana Place in Lahaina.
15 Burglaries on Maui in First Week of October
The incidents, reported between October 2 and 8, 2011, included five cases in Kahului, four in Kihei, and three in Wailuku. Cases also occurred in Kapalua, Lahaina and Napili.
Maui Judge Raffetto Named 2011 Jurist of the Year
Second Circuit Chief Judge Shackley Raffetto was named the Hawaii State Judiciary’s 2011 Jurist of the Year. He will be honored at an employee awards ceremony on Monday.
Hyundai Golf: Charities Benefit From New Ticket Structure
The Hyundai Tournament of Champions revises its ticketing policy for 2012, and will be charging for adult entry this year, with charity in mind.
BRIEF: Kalama Skatepark Closes for Repairs
The Kalama Skatepark in Kihei will close for extensive repairs Monday, October 17, through Friday, October 28, 2011.
UPDATE: Honoapiilani Hwy Accident, Maalaea Side of Lookout
The Honoaiilani Highway is now open in both directions. The motor vehicle accident reported earlier in the evening has since been cleared. It could take a while before cars stuck in the delay clear, and traffic resumes a normal flow.
VIDEO: Locomotives Return in Time for Lahaina Plantation Days
The new arrivals were donated to the Lahaina Restoration Foundation by the Allen and Lenabelle Davis Foundation, and be publicly unveiled at next week’s Lahaina Plantation Days festival. The three day event runs from October 20-22 and celebrates Maui’s plantation roots.
