Maui News
RECOVERED: LBU120 Brown Honda Accord Stolen From Kaanapali 9/10/11
A brown 1990 Honda two-door Accord was reported stolen on Maui. The vehicle was last seen at the Westin K.O.R. at around 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2011. License plate number LBU120. (Report # 11042161)
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Maui Coast Guard Hosts 9/11 Remembrance
Members of the US Coast Guard Station on Maui joined Mayor Alan Arakawa in a remembrance ceremony today honoring those who lost thier lives 10 years ago in the terror attacks on US soil.
Wailuku Man Wins 10th Annual Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Contest
Ezra Kaui Krueger, of Wailuku was among five contestants from across the state that participated in the showcase of Hawaiian music tradition. His rendition of Maui Loa earned him the Grand Prize award as well as…
$5M Penalty For Deep Sea Water Manufacturer, Koyo
A $5 million penalty was assessed against Koyo USA Corp. for alleged violations of state laws that outline the process for filtering ocean water for human consumption.
Maui Holds Remembrance on 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Maui joins the rest of the nation in remembrance of the lives lost and the unity going forward on the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks on US soil. Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa is asking that the entire County observe a moment of silence at 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
Grand Jury Indictment Handed Down in Maui Murder Case
A grand jury indictment was handed down today in a case involving the death of a Santa Cruz woman on Maui. The defendant, Gerald W. Galaway Jr., who remains hospitalized at Maui Memorial Medical Center, is also being served with a grand jury warrant
Injured Dirt Bike Rider Rescued from Waihe’e
The dirt bike rider had injured his ankle and was unable to make his way back down the mountain. Rescue crews were dispatched to the area mauka of Waihee School.
PHOTOS: Truck Crashes Through Paia Storefronts
One woman was injured as a truck crashed through the storefronts of the Moana Bakery and Cafe and Wings Hawaii on Baldwin Ave. in Paia.
Asphyxiation Cause of Death in Nakalele Murder
An autopsy report revealed that the cause of death was asphyxiation, according to Maui Police Lt. Wayne Ibarra.
Unscheduled Paia Cane Burn Causes $5,000 Damage
The fire was one of three that were reported on Maui on Thursday. The others included a brush fire near the Boys and Girls Club in Kahului, and a structure fire in Napili on Thursday night.
Hawai’i Leaders React to Obama’s Jobs Bill
The $450 billion plan was unveiled before a Joint Session of Congress and includes tax cuts, benefits and incentives.
Pedestrian Plan Identifies 7 Maui Areas of Concern
One of the areas identified was the Hana Highway in Paia near the youth center. Authorities say that between 2004 and 2008, there were four pedestrian related accidents, primarily at the intersection of Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenue.
Napili Fire Damages Abandoned Structure
An abandoned structure was damaged in a evening fire in Napili Thursday night. Firefighters were dispatched at 8:37 p.m. to the location at 120 Hui F Road.
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Keopuolani Brush Fire
Residents in the area reported seeing smoke at around 3:37 p.m., and said it appeared to be coming from the area east of the Boys and Girls Club.
Perez-Wendt Named to Native Hawaiian Roll Commission
The Commission was established to start the process aimed at establishing federal recognition for Native Hawaiians. Perez Wendt is the Maui representative, who resides in Wailuanui.
Criminal Complaint Filed in Nakalele Murder; Hearing Set
The complaint alleges the suspect intentionally, or knowingly restrained the victim with intent to inflict bodily injury upon her or subject her to a sexual offense.
PHOTOS: MECO Pole Sheared in Kahului Accident
By 7 a.m., power was restored to most areas affected by an outage that occurred when a vehicle sheared a utility pole during an early morning accident.
UH Enrollment at Record High, Maui Up 3.9 %
UHMC saw a 3.9% increase in enrollment in the Fall with 168 more students than last year. That represents the largest numerical gain and the greatest%age gain among the seven UH community colleges.
Tsutsui to Host DLNR Listening Session on Maui
A Listening Session will be held on Maui to hear community concerns and input on topics that fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
Surveillance Images Released in Wailuku Arson
Maui police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for an arson fire at the Maui/Molokai Drug Court offices early Tuesday morning.
