Maui News
Maui Mayor Tavares receives SHOPO endorsement
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares received the endorsement of the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) on Friday, July 23, 2010. SHOPO has 2,800 members statewide with nearly 400 in Maui County. In making the announcement, SHOPO President Tenari Ma’afala called Mayor Tavares’ ability to build positive working relationships as a key to the […]
Attempted Murder investigation launched following Waiehu shooting on Maui
Posted by Wendy Osher Maui Police are investigating a shooting incident over the weekend that resulted in the hospitalization of a 30-year-old man for a gunshot wound to his thigh. The incident was reported at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday when officers responded to multiple reports of shots being fired in Waiehu. While en route to […]
Unusual number of automated trash routes missed on Maui
The Solid Waste Division experienced an unusual number of automated drivers out this week due to injury, emergency vacation, planned vacation and sick leave, which resulted in several automated refuse routes being missed. The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, will “make every attempt” to pick up all missed automated trash […]
Road Closure Advisory: Makani Rd 4:18p 7/23/10
4:18p 7/23/10 Road Advisory: Makani Rd closed btw Ahualani St & Manienie St on Maui due to traffic accident, brush fire & a power pole down.
5th Annual Reggae in the Valley on Maui Saturday, July 24
The 5th Annual Reggae in the Valley takes place this Saturday, July 24, 2010 on the Events Lawn of the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the show starts at 4:30 p.m. Featured entertainment includes Sly Dog, Rushouze, Dani Girl, Maoli, Natural Vibes, Ten Feet, Kolohe Kai, FIJI, and Mana`o […]
Maui man’s death not caused by injuries from crash
Maui police say the man who died following a single-car accident in Kihei on Monday did not die of injuries sustained in the crash, and was wearing his seatbelt. According to police reports, Terry Eoff, 58, of Kihei, was driving a vehicle that overturned on Kilohana Drive at around 5:51 p.m. on Monday, July 19, […]
Haleakala National Park sends Maui aide to the Gulf Coast
Four employees from Haleakala National Park were among the crews recruited to assist with the oil cleanup efforts in the Gulf Coast. National Park Service Director, Jonathan Jarvis, issued a memorandum on June 21, 2010 asking Parks throughout the nation “to make personnel available throughout this critical period.” Jarvis asked for personnel with the appropriate […]
Pacific Radio Group Launches New Mobile Application: Hawaii Guide Me
This week, Pacific Radio Group officially launched the first-ever comprehensive mobile application for all the Hawaiian Islands, “Hawaii Guide Me.” Compatible with Apple’s iPhone, iTouch and iPad; the application offers a personal guide to the 50th state with detailed information, consumer reviews, and GPS navigation for restaurants, accommodations, activities, shops, events, special landmarks, attractions […]
1st Annual Maui SPAM Jam: July 24 2010
The 1st Annual Maui SPAM Jam takes place this Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu. The event includes food, fun and a Vegas fly-away. A canned good donation for the Maui Food Bank gets you in free. The event also features music by Kolohe […]
Maui Skateboard Series Summer Skate Jams: July 31-Sept 25
The County Parks department will hold a series of Skate Jams this summer featuring skate lessons, contests, activities, music and games. The events are free, and open to all ages and skill levels. Parent waivers are required. The first event will take place in Hana on July 31st with additional Skate jams planned in Kahului, […]
Two Gates at Kanaha Park closed for PALS Makahiki Event on Maui
The first two gates entering Kanaha Park will be closed today, Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. due to a Play and Learn Sessions (PALS) event. The third entry into the park will remain open. A “Makahiki Day” celebration is being held Thursday as the culmination of the PALS seven-week summer […]
Volunteer meeting for Hawaii Meth Project July 22, 2010
The Hawaii Meth Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing first-time methamphetamine, or “ice”, use among teens and young adults, is holding a volunteer meeting at Baldwin High School Thursday, July 22, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in Portable 13, located near the lower parking lot by the school gym. Interested volunteers […]
Two Civil Defense sirens to be tested on Molokai Thursday July 22, 2010
The Maui County civil defense agency will test two emergency warning sirens of today (Thursday, July 22, 2010) on Molokai. The routine maintenance test will include a two-minute sounding of sirens at two locations. The siren test at Kilohana Elementary School is set for 10 a.m. and the Kamalo siren test will take place at […]
Maui readies itself for Plastic Bag Ban
Maui will hold a public hearing on the proposed Plastic Bag ban ordinance set to go into effect in January. The county also plans to adopt administrative rules at the meeting. The plastic bag reduction ordinance prohibits businesses from providing plastic bags at the point of sale for the purpose of transporting groceries or other […]
Comment in Maui Mayor’s race sparks rumblings on the campaign trail
By Wendy Osher (Posted: Wednesday, July 21 2010) A political rivalry on Maui is off to a touchy start. The race for Mayor is officially one candidate shy of a dozen, and eight weeks short of being narrowed to two. But recent rumblings raised on the campaign trail have cast a shadow of negativity in […]
Maui ballot includes 3 uncontested races and crowded contests to fill vacancies
By Wendy Osher In a ballot that is filled with 11 mayoral candidates, three Maui council members and Maui’s OHA representative will return to office without a single challenger. Council Members Joe Pontanilla of Kahului, Gladys Baisa of Upcountry Maui, and Danny Mateo of Molokai are uncontested in the September Primary election. Maui’s Trustee for […]
Motorists advised of inoperable traffic lights on Mokulele Hwy
6:20 a.m. 7/21/10: Motorists are advised to drive with caution on the Mokulele Highway this morning because of inoperable traffic signals. Maui Police are directing traffic at several points along the highway including intersections at Hansen Rd., the Central Maui Baseyard and at the Animal Shelter. Maui Electric Company has been working to restore power […]
List of 11 to be narrowed to two in primary race for Maui Mayor
By Wendy Osher A total of 11 candidates are vying for Maui’s top job. The field was finalized yesterday with the passing of the filing deadline leaving a long list of candidates in the running for Mayor. The field grew by four in the past week with Sally Chow Hammond of Molokai and Marc […]
Settlement reached: Maui County agrees to pull EIS approval for Waiale Treatment Facility
By Wendy Osher The County of Maui reached a settlement with two community groups in a lawsuit over the planned Waiale Water Treatment Plant in Wailuku. The county agreed to pull its acceptance of the project’s Environmental Impact Statement because water for the facility would come from streams that are under dispute in an ongoing […]
Maui Police identify driver in fatal Kihei crash
(Posted 11:14 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 1010) Maui police are investigating the cause of a fatal single car collision in Kihei Monday night. Authorities identified the victim as 58-year-old Terry Eoff of Kihei. According to police reports, Eoff was traveling east on Kilohana Drive when the vehicle he was driving veered to the left, collided […]
