Maui News
County Cautions Public of “Obvious Danger” at Blowhole
County authorities say the site is not promoted by the County of Maui or the Maui Visitors Bureau as a place to visit.
Abercrombie Attends National Governors Assoc. Meeting
Governor Neil Abercrombie departed for the mainland Wednesday afternoon, where he will attend the 103rd National Governors Association Meeting.
Hawai’i Capitol District Projects to Save 30% in Energy Costs
The building is one of 10 in the Capitol District that are undergoing energy-saving projects. The others are 80 percent complete and are slated for completion in September.
Maui Accountant Gets Prison Sentence for Defrauding Investors
A Maui accountant, Lloyd Y. Kimura, 61, of Wailuku, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 11 years and eight months in prison for defrauding investors.
Cause of Siren Malfunction on Maui Probed
An overnight malfunction of warning sirens on Maui has been traced back to several older model units, all of which are scheduled to be upgraded as part of a statewide siren modernization program.
Abercrombie Restores 10 Agricultural Inspector Positions
Although Maui and the other neighbor islands were not included in today’s job restoration announcement, the reinstated jobs on O’ahu are expected to provide increased inspection of cargo moving between the islands.
UPDATE: Rockslide at Honokohau Valley Cleared
Maui police reopened the Honoapiilani Highway at Honokohau Valley at around 11:55 a.m. The road was closed since 9:15 a.m. because of a rockslide near mile post 36.
Maui Community Mourns Loss of Kumu Charles Kaupu Jr.
He was known over the airwaves as the Bushman, a fitting tribute to his trademark over sized lei po’o that he wore proudly on many an occasion.
UPDATE: Haliimaile Traffic Accident 10:15 p.m. 7/12/11
Maui police have reopened Haliimaile Road following a vehicle accident near the General Store last night. The road was reopened at around 4 a.m. The closure went into effect at 10:15 p.m. Details of the accident are pending release.
UPDATE: Repeat Siren Malfunction on Maui, No Emergency
A second civil defense siren malfunction was reported in the Central Maui area at around 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. County authorities say multiple sirens malfunctioned for a second time in several hours, mistakenly sending an audible tone. There is no emergency at this time. The first malfunction was reported between 8:35 and 8:39 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Wailuku and Kihei.
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.
