#Maui Area
New Water Tanker Truck for East Maui put into service at Hana Fire Station
The Hana community has a new water tanker truck that will serve the East Maui area. The $527,597 Tanker 7 was purchased with federal funds through the County’s Community Development Block Grant program. Fire Chief Jeff murray said the tanker’s ability to handle the area’s narrow, winding roads and rugged terrain will help provide a […]
Lahaina man dies after being struck by two cars
(Update: 2:45 a.m. 5/20/10) A Lahaina man died after being struck by two vehicles on the Honoapiilani Highway last night. Authorities identified the man as Rene Humberto Quijada. The accident was reported at 8:59 p.m. just north of mile marker 23 near Wahikuli Beach Park. Quijada was initially struck by a 2007 Suzuki sedan, and […]
Education projects focus of Maui advisors May meeting
Education projects on Maui will be the focus of discussion at the upcoming meeting of the Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors. Maui Complex Area Superintendent, Lindsay Ball who oversees the Hana, Lahaina, Lanai, and Molokai district, will provide a status update on DOE (Department of Education) project throughout the West Maui Area. Projects proposed […]
Honoapiilani Hwy remains closed, burned area estimated at 1,100 acres
(Update by Wendy Osher at 6:30 a.m. 5/4/10) The Honoapiilani Highway remains closed between Maalaea and Launiupoko as crews continue to battle a fire that was first reported at around 2:30 yesterday afternoon. An assessment this morning determined the fire burned 1,100 acres and advanced overnight to Olowalu and is now near the main roadway. […]
66-year-old Pedestrian Dies in Puunene Collision
(Update: 10:30 a.m. 3/17/2010) A 66-year-old man suffered fatal injuries when he was stuck by two vehicles while crossing Puunene Avenue on foot early this morning. The pedestrian died at the scene. Maui police say the man has no local address, and his identity is being withheld until next-of–kin can be located and notified. The […]
