Maui News
VIDEO: Eleven Recruits Join the Ranks of the Maui Police Department
[flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTOq7B25ITA /] By Wendy Osher Eleven recruits joined the ranks of the Maui Police Department, as members of the 71st recruit class graduated during a ceremony held at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului. Class president Marvin Tevaga is among the list of recruits that begin their careers to protect and serve. “If not […]
VIDEO: Maui Firefighter first in state to be honored with Firemark Award
By Wendy OSHER A Maui Firefighter was honored today with the prestigious Liberty Mutual Firemark Award. The presentation honors the valor and selfless spirit of firefighters who take the ultimate risk to help keep communities safe. In addition to being the first firefighter to be awarded the Firemark honor in the state of Hawaii, Crilley […]
Maui Boating Office to Close for Two Weeks and Relocate
The state’s Maui Boating Office will be closed for two weeks beginning on December 23rd. The closure is due to a combination of furlough closure days, the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, weekends, and its move to a new location. The state facility will reopen at its new site on January 4th in the same […]
Long Takes Title in 2009 Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Meet
Surfer Greg Long takes the title in the 25th Annual Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau surf competition. Long pulled off a perfect 100 point ride in the final heat on the north shore of Oahu, securing first place and a $55,000 paycheck. The final heat also featured a perfect-point ride by Chilean surfer Ramon […]
Molokai Metals Facility at Capacity
The Metals Recycling Facility at the Molokai Landfill will close this Friday, December 11, 2009 after reaching its permitted storage capacity. County officials say no materials will be accepted during the temporary closure in accordance with permitting requirements from the State Department of Health. According to county officials, the site was designed to be an […]
NOAA offers reward for info on the killing of a Hawaiian Monk Seal
Federal officials are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the successful arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing a Hawaiian Monk Seal on Kauai earlier this year. Special Agent William Pickering called the April 19, 2009 incident a heinous act. The 5-year-old male seal was found deal at the […]
High Surf Warning Remains Posted Thru Wednesday
A High Surf Warning remains in effect for the north and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Maui until 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The first day of the advisory brought 45-foot surf to the north shore of Maui. Three jet skis were lost Monday in the surf at Peahi where big-wave riders […]
VIDEO: High Surf at Hookipa Results in Beach Closures and Increased Traffic
By Wendy Osher The effects of a high surf warning are showing in the form of increased traffic and beach closures. The county of Maui closed Baldwin and Hookipa Beach parks at 8:30 this morning. By 10 a.m., county lifeguards on the north shore reported surf in the 40-45 foot range at the popular Hookipa […]
VIDEO: New South Maui Park to Meet Ball Field and Construction Needs
By Wendy Osher [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0exOzfAM1Bo /] After years of discussion, the county broke ground today on a new South Maui Community Park. Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said the county identified the need years ago and planning has been in the works since the days when she served on the Maui County Council. “It’s a huge […]
Homeless Man Reports Being Set on Fire
By Wendy Osher Maui police have launched an attempted murder investigation following a report of a homeless man being set on fire while he was sleeping. The incident was reported early this morning in Paia. The 27-year-old male victim went to the Shell Station where he reported the incident. He was transported to the Maui […]
Body Found by Fisherman at Honolua Bay
By Wendy Osher Maui Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a body found at Honolua Bay early Wednesday morning. The decomposed body was found by a local fisherman at around 1:15 a.m. on the beach between Honolua Bay and Windmill Beach in West Maui. Authorities are making efforts to identify the body […]
Council Of Neighbor Island Advisors For Maui To Meet Dec 10
A list of priorities will be created at the next meeting of the Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors on Maui. The seven member panel will prioritize issues important to the community to be addressed in 2010 and submit the list to the Governor for consideration. The meeting is set for next Thursday, December 10 […]
Kihei Woman Arrested For OUI Following Collision With Pole and Tree
By Wendy Osher A Maui woman was arrested following an early morning traffic accident that forced the closure of South Kihei Road for more than 8 hours on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Authorities responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:18 a.m. When arriving on scene, officers from the Kihei Patrol District […]
Polipoli Without Water Following Kula Waterline Break
The Polipoli area of Kula will be without water today as personnel with the Department of Water Supply repair a broken transmission line. The affected area includes Polipoli Road between the Pilikino Gulch and the intersection with Middle Road, and Pilikino Place. Water will be shut off from 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, […]
Hana Couple Missing After Thanksgiving Storm
By Wendy Osher A Hana couple is missing following a heavy rains and thunderstorms on Thanksgiving. Carl and Rae Lindquist, both 75-years-old were last seen having dinner at the Hotel Hana Maui on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. The Lindquist’s vehicle was found heavily damaged in a streambed, a half mile […]
Motorcyclist Killed in Kahului Crash
A motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in a single vehicle collision in Kahului early Thanksgiving morning. Authorities identified the man as 31-year-old Sean P. Rosete of Kahului. The incident was reported at 2:10 a.m. on Kamehameha Avenue at the School Street intersection on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Rosete was traveling southwest on Kamehameha Avenue when when […]
State to Expand Artificial Reef at Keawakapu on Maui
The state will be adding 1,500 concrete modules to Keawakapu Beach on Monday in an effort to expand an artificial reef located about a half mile offshore. The public is asked to stay clear of the area as crews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources work to deploy the “Z” modules beginning at […]
Suspect Sought in Attempted Sex Assault at War Memorial Complex
By Wendy Osher Maui Police are seeking a suspect wanted in an attempted sex assault incident at the War Memorial Complex over the weekend. A female reported being attacked when she went to use the restroom between the tennis courts and baseball fields at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2009. The woman was […]
VIDEO: Cincinnati and Gonzaga Battle it out for Maui Invitational Title
By Wendy Osher The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament is now in its final day at the Lahaina Civic Center.  In the first game of the day, Colorado finished 7th in the tourney after defeating host Chaminade 73-58. In the third place game, Wisconsin led Maryland at the half 37-27. The lead had lessened […]
30 Foot Surf Expected on the North Shore
A High Surf WARNING is in effect for the North and West facing shores of Maui and Molokai until 6 a.m. Thursday, November 26, 2009. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions and deadly rip currents. Surf will increase to heights of 20 to 30 feet along North facings shores of Molokai and Maui […]
