Maui News
Five nominated to Maui Boards and Commissions
The council’s Committee of the Whole will consider this week the Mayor’s requests for the appointment of five people to vacancies on various boards and commissions. The list of nominees includes: Bernice Vadla to the Board of Variances and Appeals for a term expiring on March 31, 2013. (Proposed to replace Sandra Duvauchelle). The council […]
Maui students Receive Top District Award Scholarships
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation has named Celine Munoz from Lahainaluna High School and Inanna Carter from Seabury Hall as two of its 10 district finalists. Both receive a $3,000 scholarship for their accomplishments. Seven seniors from other Maui schools received $1,000 scholarships. Munoz was recognized as the Maui School District winner and a […]
Walk in voting begins for 1st Congressional District
Today is the first day for walk-in voting for the special election being held for the 1st Congressional District. The election is being conducted to fill the seat that was vacated by U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. The election is being conducted a s a”Vote-By-Mail” election, but walk-in voting is being made available for those that […]
Escaped Prisoner from MCCC
On 05/08/10 at approximately 0920 hours Harry Kahaleauki (38) escaped from the custody of the Adult Correction Officers of Maui Community Correctional Center while Kahaleauki was attending his brother’s funeral at Ballard’s Mortuary in Kahului. Kahaleauki should be approached with extreme caution, and should be considered dangerous. Anyone with information of his whereabouts is asked […]
Two Kihei teens in critical condition following Waikapu crash
Two teens suffered critical injuries in a single car crash in Waikapu early this morning. The accident was reported at about 1 a.m. Saturday, May 08, 2010 near mile marker 3 of the Honoapiilani Highway. According to police reports, all three occupants of the car were ejected when the driver of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring […]
MPD Celebrates Police Week May 10-14
The Maui Police Department celebrates National Police Week from May 10 through May 14, 2010. A ceremony honoring five officers and one U.S. National Park Ranger killed in the line of duty will be held at the Wailuku Police Station on Monday morning. The five officers who will be honored are Officer Harry Fung (November […]
Olowalu and Spreckelsville fires 90% contained
(Posted by Wendy Osher, Update 5:40 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010) Firefighters gained 90% containment on both the Olowalu and Spreckelsville brush fires on Maui this afternoon (Friday, May 7, 2010). The West Maui fire that began Monday afternoon in Ukumehame and later progressed to Olowalu, burned a total of 1,100 acres. Fire crews will […]
New Hawaiian flight would add more visitors from Japan
Hawaiian Airlines was granted tentative approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today to operate a single daily flight between Honolulu and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Hawaii’s largest and longest-serving airline plans to initially service the Honolulu-Tokyo flights with its Boeing 767-300ER aircraft seating up to 264 passengers, before adding its new and larger 294-seat […]
Drug investigation launched: 17 year MPD veteran turns himself in
A 17-year-veteran of the Maui police department turned himself in on Monday following an Information Charging Arrest Warrant. 39-year-old officer Ryan Masada was released from the Wailuku Police Station without incident after posting $10,000 bail. The counts in the warrant include Promotion of a Dangerous Drug in the 3rd Degree and Prohibited Acts Related to […]
393 to earn UH Maui College diplomas
The University of Hawai‘i System announces its Spring 2010 commencement schedule. On Maui, 70 students at the UH Center on Maui will graduate on Friday, May 14th during a 5:30 p.m. ceremony at the Elleair Ballroom of the Maui Beach Hotel. Then on Sunday, May 16th, 393 students at the UH Maui College will earn […]
Maui committee to consider cell phone driving ban
(Posted by Wendy Osher @ 9:50 a.m. 4/6/10) Maui council members will consider a bill next week that seeks to prohibit the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The bill was introduced by Councilmember Joseph Pontanilla and will be heard by the council’s Committee of the Whole. “The proposed bill mirrors […]
Sprecklesville fire on Maui burns 2 acres
A brush fire in Sprecklesville Thursday night burned at least 2 acres of state owned land near the Kahului Airport. The fire was first reported at 10:03 p.m. about a half-mile from a nearby residential neighborhood. The Fire Department’s Air One helicopter was dispatched this morning to assist. The incident did not impact airport operations. […]
Native Intelligence celebrates one year at First Friday
Native Intelligence in Wailuku celebrates its one year anniversary today during the First Friday event in Old Wailuku Town. Native Intelligence celebrates with the sale of laulau plates, an ‘awa bar, a tattoo corner for kids, fried kulolo, raffle prizes and free Hawaiian entertainment by: Sheldon Brown, Napua Makua, and Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole. The First Friday […]
Wailuku Town Survey deadline May 7
Today (Friday, May 07, 2010) is the deadline to complete the county’s survey on the redevelopment of Wailuku Town. The survey was initiated by the county’s Department of Planning to determine how Wailuku town can evolve into a downtown core of commerce, culture and entertainment. The survey is available on the county’s website at www.mauicounty.gov/wailukutownsurvey. […]
Maui Matsuri kick off event May 7
An event to kick off this year’s Maui Matsuri will be held on Friday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Queen Kaahumanu Center. The kick off event will include Japanese dancing, karaoke, a kimono fashion show, a cosplay exhibition, and an obon dancing rehearsal. A kimono fashion show and a special performance by Uluwehi Guerrero […]
May 7 Taro Plant Sale features rare varieties
The Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will hold a special taro sale today (Friday, May 7, 2010) from noon to 5 p.m. at the gardens on Kanaloa Avenue in Wailuku. There will be more than 60 varieties from the taro families of: Mana, Piko, Kai, Lauloa, Manini, ‘ele’ele and ‘ula’ula. Select rare varieties will be on […]
Smoke from flareup of Olowalu Fire results in delays
(Update: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 06, 2010) The West Maui fire that started on Monday afternoon is now 80% contained. Increasing winds caused sporadic minor flare-ups today, resulting in a delay in travel for motorists traveling on the Honoapiilani Highway. Fifty firefighters, including 15 from the State’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife, were on scene […]
6 Maui officers honored in fight against Drunk Driving
Six Maui police officers were honored for their work in contributing to the fight against Drunk driving. Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the awards at their 18th annual youth and Law enforcement ceremony held this week. Investigators with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Division on Maui were honored with the agency’s Unit Award. The Unit was […]
Fundraiser tonight for Maui Teacher diagnosed with rare cancer
By Wendy Osher A Fundraiser will be held for Maui High School Teacher Mike Siopes tonight (Thursday, May 06, 2010) at Ruby’s Diner at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center. Siopes, who has been with the DOE for 17 years, was recently diagnosed with the rare Neuroendocrine Cancer and is being treated at Duke Medical Center […]
Vehicle collides with pole on Baldwin Ave – Road now OPEN
(Update 6 a.m. Thursday 5/6/10) A vehicle collided with a telephone pole overnight causing 3 telephones poles to collapse. Hawaiian Telcom continues to work in the area, however Baldwin Ave is open and police Officers are monitoring traffic. (Update 5:30 a.m. Thursday 5/6/10) Baldwin Avenue in Upcountry, Maui remains closed this morning. The road closure […]
