Maui News
Maui Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The African American Foundation of Maui sponsors its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace March and Festivities today.
PHOTOS: Wind Turbines on Maui Roads
Images of the first transport of wind turbines and tower componets of First Winds’ Kaheawa wind farm above Maalaea are now available.
Security Zone Implemented With Safari Explorer’s Return to Kaunakakai
A security zone will be enforced one hour prior to Kaunakakai Harbor entries and departures by the passenger vessel Safari Explorer when it resumes service to Molokai on Jan. 21. An informational meeting is set for Jan. 17.
Maui Gets New Heart Surgeon on Valentine’s Day
Dr. Dang previously served as the Chief of Surgery and Chief of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery at The Queen’s Medical Center. In his new capacity on Maui, he will join the Maui Heart and Vascular Clinic located at 1849 Wili Pa Loop in Wailuku.
ROAD ADVISORY: Kaheawa Wind Turbine Transport Begins
Beginning today, January 13, First Wind will begin transporting large wind turbines from the Maui Research and Technology Park in Kihei to Kaheawa Wind II, a wind farm located above Ma’alaea.
Reminder: Police Chief Yabuta Invites Maui to Meetings
The Maui Police Department would like to remind the community that they will be hosting town hall meetings around Maui starting from today.
Boy in Stable Condition After Molokai Tractor Incident
A preliminary investigation reveals that the boy’s grandfather reached out to grab the boy who had stepped off the tractor when it came to a stop; however, his foot slipped off the clutch which caused the tractor to move forward, and run over the boy.
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.
