Photo of the Day: Gimli under the moon
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Fallen soldiers honored on Maui
U.S. veterans who gave their lives in the service of the United States were honored during a Memorial Day tribute Monday at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao. More than 500 people, including dignitaries and veterans, gathered for the event, with opening ceremonies including the raising ...
Photo of the Day: Wailea Sunset
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Washington man formally charged in monk seal case
The man from Washington state who’s accused of throwing a large rock at a Hawaiian monk seal off Maui has been formally charged in federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson announced Tuesday that Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, was charged by ...
Kihei sinkhole will take time to fix
Repairs to the sinkhole near Kamaole Beach Park II on South Kihei Road are expected to continue through the fall, according to Maui County officials. “We understand how disruptive this closure has been for residents, businesses and everyone who relies on South Kihei Road each day,” Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said in a news release. “The damage from the kona low impacted multiple infrastructure systems, requiring a more complex repair and redesign focused on long-term stability and resilience.” Bissen said his administration is working to improve the roadway to better ...
Maui Fire requests community input through online survey
The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety is seeking community input as a part of its Community Risk and Preparedness Initiative. The department said the process helps it create a data-driven foundation to help guide future planning, improve emergency response and enhance community resilience across Maui. The initial phase is an online survey to identify hazards in Maui County. The survey, which takes a few minutes to complete, is intended for both residents and businesses in Maui County. A QR code link is available below and on the Department’s social media ...