Maui News
BRIEF: MPD Wall of SPAM Donated to Maui Food Bank
A total of 351 cans of SPAM will be donated to the Maui Food Bank to assist with efforts in feeding the less fortunate citizens of Maui County.
Obama Signs Off With “Aloha” as Payroll Tax Cut Extension Passes
“This is some good news, just in the nick of time for the holidays,” said Obama during a press briefing this morning, before his planned trip to Hawaii.
Maui Crime Lab and Forensic Facility Fully Operational By Year’s End
The facility was dedicated on December 28, 2010, but the Police Department only recently received a Certificate of Occupancy from the County of Maui. The new facility, county officials say, has the capacity to hold a maximum of 70 bodies in two separate walk-in refrigerators. The current location at the Maui Memorial Medical Center only has four holding drawers for the deceased.
Afternoon Accident Slows Traffic on Honoapiiani Highway
The vehicles involved in the accident were cleared from the roadway by 5:45 p.m., but it was taking some time for traffic to resume its normal flow.
Waiehu Siren Overnight Malfunction
Officials with the Maui Civil Defense agency say the incident occurred at around 2 a.m. at a single siren located off of Waiehu Beach Road.
State Enforces Beach Encroachment Violations
DLNR: At times when the tide is high, people have to walk into the water instead of along the sand because of the overgrown shrubs.
“Here Comes Santa Claus” to Maluaka Beach
Ocean Safety Officers will bring Santa to shore Maui-style on Christmas Eve. This year, hotel officials anticipate an estimated 200 people as lifeguards escort Santa ashore via a surprise form of transportation.
Tsunami Damaged Heiau Restoration Project Concludes
Volunteers contributed nearly 3,000 hours of service to restore the Anu‘u Tower, Hale Pahu, and Ki‘i, as well as repair the tsunami damaged foundation.
Maui Council Member’s Vehicle Stolen from Maui Beach Hotel
Maui County Council Member Joe Pontanilla is the latest victim of a vehicle theft on Maui. Pontanilla’s Toyota 4-Runner was stolen from the parking lot of the Maui Beach Hotel on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at around 8:40 p.m.
BRIEF: Downed Electric Pole on Kauhikoa Road
Maui police reopened Kauhikoa Road in Haiku at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2011. The road was closed earlier in the day as crews worked to repair a downed electrical pole.
Cloudy Water Forces Temporary Shutdown of Mahinahina Facility
Water officials say the recent heavy rains made the water too muddy to go through the filtration system. It is the second time in as many weeks that the conditions have resulted in a shutdown.
Two Maui Groups Get $150,000 Each for Tobacco Prevention
The funds are part of a larger, nearly $1 million in tobacco cessation community grants, awarded by the Hawai’i Community Foundation to a total of eight organizations throughout the state. Maui recipients include the Lanai Community Health Center and Maui Family Support Services.
$1.4 Million Settlement Favors Kamehameha Schools
A lawsuit filed by Kamehameha Schools against a non-Native Hawaiian applicant, his mother and their former attorney has been resolved with a $1.4 million settlement in favor of the school.
Two Maui Kayakers Rescued Near Lanai
The 18-year old men, were kayaking from Maui to Lanai when they sounded a distress beacon at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
BRIEF: Early Morning Swim Moved
The early morning swim at the Kahului Pool will be moved to the Kokua Pool until further notice.
Maui Fireworks Festivities: Dry Weather Cause for Concern
There are 3 public fireworks displays planned at midnight in Maui County, to ring in the New Year. Although there have been recent heavy rains, this past year has been very dry, so the threat of wildfires is still a major concern.
VIDEO: 13 Recruits Become Newest Maui Firefighters
The 28th Recruit Class of the County of Maui, Department of Fire and Public Safety graduated after 22 weeks of formal training.
Compromise Reached in Cruise Company’s Return To Molokai
American Safari Cruises plans to resume regularly scheduled visits to Molokai on January 21, 2011. The cruise company said “an amicable agreement has been reached” with local groups, as well as state and federal authorities.
BRIEF: Haiku/Paia Trash Route Missed
Mechanical problems resulted in missed trash collection along a route in Haiku and Paia today. Resumption of service will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21, 2011.
BRIEF: Live Fire Training Near Kahului Airport
Firefighters on Maui are conducting live fire training near Kahului Airport from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
