Maui News
Maui Police Investigate Projectile Type Device at Kula Home
Police located the device when responding to the initial report on Saturday; but when they returned with the Army Ordinance Detail the device was missing.
Japan Survivors Discuss Recovery From March Disaster
Three survivors of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan will discuss their experiences with the public on Maui.
Veto Averted as Energy Usage Bill Becomes Law
Governor Neil Abercrombie signed a bill into law that is intended to help more homeowners and renters access and afford clean energy.
Governor’s Deadline Today to Enact or Veto Bills
Today is the deadline for Governor Neil Abercrombie to enact bills before him or veto them. So far, the Governor has placed his signature on 221 bills that were approved in the last legislative session.
Coast Guard Rescues Grounded Vessel Near Maui Cave
The 30-foot vessel was pushed up against the rocky coastline by waves when the crew attempted to back the boat into a cave.
Search Suspended for Man who Fell into Maui Blowhole
Maui crews suspended their search for a visitor who was swept into a blowhole at Nakalele Point over the weekend. Authorities have since identified the missing man as…
9 Light Poles Removed After Rusted Poles Fall at Wells Park
Crews from the County of Maui removed nine light poles from Wells Park in Wailuku after two poles at the site came crashing down last week.
Corrupted Hard Drive Downs Maui County Voicemail
An estimated 1,500 county employees are without voicemail as a result of a corrupted hard drive.
Vandalism Forces Temp Closure of Pukalani Playground
The one week closure begins today and is expected to be complete on Friday. Work includes repairs to the existing surface, and the replacement of a climbing play structure.
Search Resumes After Man Falls Into Nakalele Blowhole
Crews from the Maui Fire Department returned to the West Coast of Maui today to search for a 44 year old California man who fell into the Nakalele blowhole over the weekend.
Governor Seeks Applicants For Native Hawaiian Roll Commission
The 5 member body is tasked with preparing and maintaining a roll to be used as the basis for participation in the organization of a Native Hawaiian governing entity.
Easter Seals Hawaii Plans Maui Center for Disability Services
Easter Seals of Hawaii is proposing a renovation project on lands it recently purchased from Maui Land and Pineapple Co. near the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center.
South Korea Expresses Interest in Maui Sister City Relationship
The trip comes on the heels of news that Korea will be hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics Games…
Power Restored to Huelo, Nahiku and Hana
The outage stretched from Huleo to Hana town beginning shortly after 9 a.m. Power was restored to customers from Huelo to Nahiku at 11:46 a.m., and to remaining customers in Hana at around 1 p.m.
Hawai’i Emergency Mortgage Assistance Deadline Nears
Eligible homeowners get access to a forgivable loan of up to $50,000 that pays past due mortgage payments for up to 24 months.
Fallen Light Poles Force Partial Closure at Wells Park
Workers from the County Department of Parks and Recreation closed the upper tennis and basketball courts of the park after crews heard the light poles come crashing down at around 11 a.m.
Crystal Meth Use Lowest Since 2004
A Hawaii drug testing company is reporting a drop in crystal methamphetamine use to the lowest level on record since testing stats were first tracked at the company in 2004.
Maui Group Seeks Return of Stolen Computers
Leaders with the Keep Hawaiian Islands Beautiful offices have issued a public plea, seeking a return of the computers, no questions asked.
5 Arrested in Operation Room Service on Maui
The two-day operation, entitled Operation Room Service II utilized a female undercover officer and focused on individuals who allegedly solicited the services of prostitutes.
Bento Meals from 7-Eleven Stores in Hawaii Recalled
An estimated 1,550 pounds of convenience meals distributed to 7-Eleven stores in Hawai’i are being recalled for possible Listeria contamination.
