Maui News
MPD SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IN FINDING MISSING MAN
The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating James Randy Christman, who was last seen at his residence at 3402 Keha Drive in Kihei at around 7 a.m. on May 28, 2009 . Christman left a note behind stating that he was leaving the premises and would not return. Maui Police say […]
A CHANGING OF THE CHIEF: Phillips Speaks About the Future of the Department
Maui Police Chief Tom Phillips enters retirement today after a 33 year career.
CIRQUE POLYNESIA OPENS JUNE 2 AT THE HYATT MAUI
The new Cirque Polynesia show opens on Maui next month. The 75-minute show at the Hyatt Regency’s Monarch Showroom, features a blend of contemporary entertainment and human ability inspired by Polynesia. The cirque performers include two of the world-renowned sixth and seventh generation, flying Wallenda family members performing a wire act 40-feet in the air. […]
300 ACRES BURNED IN KIHEI BRUSH FIRE
A brush fire burned 300 acres since it was first reported at 12:26 this (Sunday) afternoon. As of 8:30 tonight, the fire was not yet under control. The blaze burned vacant land located mauka of the Piilani Highway in South Maui. 45 firefighters were aided by 4 helicopters conducting water drops, 6 water tankers (provided […]
WAILUKU MAN INDICTED FOR ELECTRONIC ENTICEMENT OF A CHILD
The Attorney General’s office today indicted a Maui man for the 1st degree Electronic Enticement of a Child. 37-year-old Chris Shizuo Mabe of Wailuku is accused of using the internet to solicit a law enforcement officer who he allegedly believed was a 14-year-old girl. The Attorney General’s office issued a news release today saying Mabe […]
MAUI COUNCIL PASSES 2010 BUDGET UNANIMOUSLY ON 2ND & FINAL READING
The Maui County Council unanimously passed the FY2010 budget on second and final reading this morning. The budget is $8.8 million less than the Mayor’s $573 million proposal, which translates to a 1.5% difference. Budget Chair Joe Pontanilla described the budget as austere and tight for both county departments and nonprofits, but also noted the […]
KULA HOSPITAL GEARS UP FOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY: SEEKS PHOTOS, STORIES FOR CENTENNIAL BOOK
Kula Hospital is gearing up to celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2010, and as part of that celebration, the Kula Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a 100th centennial coffee table book. Alberta Canha is the project coordinator. “We are working on highlighting historical and current information, stories, and photos about Kula Hospital and the surrounding community,” […]
MAKENA WASTEWATER PLANT GOES SOLAR
The private sewage treatment plant at the Makena Resort is on its way to becoming the first net-zero energy wastewater treatment and reclamation plant in the state. A blessing was held today as Dowling Company unveiled the 549 panel system. A second phase of the project calls for an additional 498 photovoltaic panels which will […]
USGS: CLIMATE CHANGE THREATENS ENDANGERED HONEYCREEPERS
A new report released by the U.S. Geological Survey says climate change could pose a threat to Hawaii’s endangered Honeycreeper population. According to the study, increased temperatures in Hawaii’s mountains would likely result in deadly non-native bird diseases creeping up the mountains. Researchers say current populations enjoy cool, high-elevations where mosquitoes do not thrive; but […]
HORSE RIDER SUFFERS FATAL FALL AT HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK
Authorities identified the man who died in a fatal fall near the crater yesterday as long-time Maui resident and experienced horseman, Edward Wilson. A visitor reported the incident at around 1 p.m. on the Halemau’u Trail in the Summit District of Haleakala National Park. County spokesperson Mahina Martin said the man fell approximately 100 feet […]
SURVEY COULD INFLUENCE FUTURE STREAM FLOWS FOR E. MAUI FARMERS
Farmers have until today (Thursday, May 28, 2009) to submit a survey that could influence future stream flows in east Maui. The Maui County Farm Bureau began distributing the survey several months ago in the hopes of obtaining information on water usage and needs. The information from the survey will help the farm bureau in […]
PHONE SERVICE RESTORED TO UPCOUNTRY MAUI FOLLOWING FIREY CRASH
Phone service to thousands of residents and business in Upcountry, Haiku and Paia, Maui was restored by 4 o’clock this afternoon (Sunday, May 24, 3009). The outage was sparked by a fire that started when a vehicle hit a propane tank on Lower Kula Road yesterday afternoon, igniting a house fire and resulting in damages […]
HAWAII UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS TO 6.9 PERCENT IN APRIL
Hawaii’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent in April-down point-2 percent from the month before. State records show there were 44,400 unemployed people in the state. Labor director Darwin L.D. Ching said that while the department is encouraged by the decrease, the road to recovery is not traveled quick or easily. Molokai had […]
KAUNAKAKAI PRINCIPAL ESPIRITU WINS $25,000 TOKIOKA AWARD
A neighbor island principal from Molokai was given top honors for excellence in leadership for public education. Kaunakakai Elementary School Principal Janice Espiritu earned the Island Insurance Foundation’s 6th Annual Masayuki Tokioka Award at a ceremony on Oahu this week. Espiritu’s winnings total $25,000, including $10,000 in cash and $15,000 for a school project of […]
Dr. Beach Names Kauai’s Hanalei Bay #1; Maui’s Hamoa #5
Kauais Hanalei Bay was named the number 1 beach in the annual list released by Florida professor Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach.
LOW WATER PRESSURE EXPECTED IN LAHAINA FRIDAY NIGHT
Water customers in Lahaina town may experience low water pressure beginning at 10 o’clock tonight (Friday, May 22, 2009) and lasting until 5 o’clock tomorrow morning (Saturday, May 23, 2009). This is due to work on the first phase of the Honoapiilani Highway Realignment Project. Customers are asked to conserve water during the work period, […]
MAUI’S KAUMAHINA COMFORT STATION TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close the comfort station at Kaumahina Wayside along the Hana Highway for a month in June for flooring improvements. Â The wayside will remain open but the comfort station will be closed from June 1 through June 30, 2009. Â Portable toilets will be provided in the parking […]
MAUI’S ISLAND MUSIC STATION, NATIVE 92.5 UNVEILS STAFF OF 5 FRESH FACES
Pacific Radio Group’s newest station, Native 92.5, Maui’s Island Music Station, unveils a fresh five-person lineup. Longtime radio personality Kawika “KawikaVeeka” Duey takes on a dual duty as the station’s Program Director and morning man. As the veteran voice of the station, KawikaVeeka builds upon his 10 years of experience in the local radio industry. […]
KIHEI SITE OF 3RD WASTEWATER OVERFLOW IN LESS THAN WEEK
A third wastewater spill since Friday was reported in Kihei. The latest incident occurred at around 11:45 Tuesday morning (May 19, 2009).  Approximately 933 gallons of wastewater overflowed when a suction connection broke while operators were disconnecting a pump at the Kihei Wastewater Reclamation Facility. A small amount of the wastewater entered a storm drain […]
5 MILLION POUNDS OF SCRAP REMOVED FROM HANA LANDFILL
A total of 474 truckloads made their way along the narrow, 52-mile roadway from Hana to Central Maui, removing about 2,500 tons of material that had piled up at the landfill over the past 12 years. Through a 12-month contract with the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management (DEM), SOS Metals Island Recycling, LLC […]
