Maui News
CA Man Arraigned in Hawai’i Meth Trafficking Case
The meth distribution ring was described by special agents as “one of the larger and more lucrative” rings operating in islands.
2 Schofield Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
Two soldiers from Schofield Barracks in Hawai’i were killed during operations this week in Afghanistan.
LED Switch at Pacific Whale Foundation to Save $50,000
The move is expected to cut the organization’s energy use by more than 15,000 kwh per year, and prevent nearly 25,000 pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere annually.
South Alu Road Now OPEN After Wailuku Accident
South Alu Road in Wailuku is now open for traffic in both directions. The road was closed at 12:10 a.m. following a traffic accident early this morning that damaged a utility pole. Crews remained on scene at 1p.m., but the road was cleared and traffic was flowing in both directions.
Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area Turns 2
The Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area turns two-years-old this month. To celebrate the progress made in protecting the area from algae overgrowth, organizers have planned a birthday bash
California Man Dies in Fall From Bicycle in Kona
A California man sustained fatal injuries in a fall from his bicycle reported on Thursday, July 14, 2011 in Kona on the Big Island.
First of 5 Charter School Task Force Meetings Held
Task Force Co-Chair: Today’s meeting was a good start to a great opportunity to ensure that our Charter School system has a high level of accountability, clear lines of authority and a strong governance structure.
Hirono Votes to Protect Social Security and Medicare
H.R. 2560, also referred to as the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act, was introduced to avoid a federal government default on its obligations by limiting discretionary spending, putting a cap on federal spending, and increasing the debt limit.
10 Acres of Papaya Trees Destroyed in Puna
The damage covered three adjoining properties, belonging to separate owners in the Kapoho area. The incident is near the area where 8,500 trees were destroyed a year ago.
Hawai’i Seeks “Race to the Top” Funding for Early Education
Hawaii may apply for up to $50 million, a cap based on the state’s share of the national population of children from birth to five years old from low income families.
Parties, Dumping at Maui Forest Fuels Frustrations
DLNR staff will remove the large amount of party trash, empty alcohol bottles and burned materials as soon as possible. Authorities say staff have had to extinguish these types of smoldering pits on more than one occasion.
UH Mānoa Reaccredited
WASC praised UH Mānoa, the flagship campus of the 10-campus UH system, for the strides it has made since it was first accredited in 2006. The 10 year renewal is the maximum period granted by the agency.
Dozen Illegal Animals Turned Over in Two Weeks
Authorities recovered four snakes, and eight illegal lizards over the two week period covering June 29 through July 13, 2011.
Maui Firefighter Arrested, Crystal Meth Recovered
A Maui Firefighter was arrested on alleged drug offenses at the Kahului Fire Station over the weekend. Maui Police say the 48-year-old firefighter was arrested on Saturday, July 16, 2011 following a search warrant investigation.
Delinquent Refuse Accounts on Maui total $380,000
An estimated 3,600 residential customers in Maui County failed to pay their refuse collection fees on time. As of July 12, 2011 the delinquent accounts totaled $380,600.
Maui Gas Prices Down From Last Month
The state average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.06, down a penny in the past month, but up 60 cents from a year ago, according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge report.
Griggs Sentencing Today in Ponzi Scheme Case
Perry Griggs is accused of working with co-conspirators to operate the scheme in which 17 victims invested more than $4 million.
Maui Festivals of Aloha Ribbon Sales Begin
Maui No Ka Oi will open the Festival of Aloha celebrations on September 2 with a special First Friday street festival in Wailuku, featuring music from the Makaha Sons.
New Dogs to Help Hawai’i Police Find Missing Persons
Bella and Magnum are scent discriminating tracking dogs specially trained to assist in the location and recovery of missing persons.
Second Wave of Japan Survivors to Arrive on Maui
Twenty eight Japanese students and chaperones will spend 19 days on Maui for respite care following the devastation of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
