MPD officer on paid leave before rape indictment
A veteran Maui police officer who was on paid leave for more than a year after he was arrested on suspicion of rape was arrested again Monday after he was indicted by a Maui grand jury. Read more
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Lahaina and Paradise, Calif., both devastated by wildfires, to meet in Unity Bowl
Paradise, Calif., and Lahainaluna play Saturday night at Sue Cooley Stadium on the Lunas’ campus, pairing two schools and communities that are rebuilding from destructive wildfires. Read more
Vandalism causes major damage to Maui High School construction project
Concrete walls and columns, pallets of concrete blocks and other areas within the construction site were demolished, according to the state Department of Accounting and General Services. Read more
Before aid arrives, Hawaii’s community networks step up
While helping families recover from Hurricane Lala, Kimberly “Aulani” Fanene spent Thursday preparing her community resilience hub on the edge of Punaluu for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Moke, protecting food supplies and coordinating meal deliveries. Read more
HECO: Power back for all Oahu, Maui customers; 13,000 without service on Big Isle
About 80% of affected customers on the Hawaii island had their service restored. Read more
No power for ‘at least’ two weeks in pockets of Hawaii island
The utility has released maps with estimated times of restoration for Hawaii island, Oahu and Maui customers who remain without power. Read more
Flooding forces Hannibal Tavares Community Center shelter to close on Maui
“Residents who need a safe place to go should proceed to the next nearest available shelter that can be safely reached,” according to a statement. Read more
Maui wildfire settlement payments delayed again
Yet another dispute delaying initial payments to thousands of Maui wildfire victims from a $4 billion litigation settlement is headed to the Hawaii Supreme Court. Read more
Hurricane Lala pulls away from Big Island; 2 homes swept away by flooding
Hurricane Lala began pulling away from the Big Island late Saturday night, but damaging winds and torrential rain continued to pose a serious threat, with a flash flood emergency in effect for Naalehu after two homes were reportedly swept away by floodwaters. Read more
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BLNR nixes long-term East Maui water license for Mahi Pono
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources blocked a proposed path toward a 30-year East Maui water license for Mahi Pono. Read more
Pending storm wreaks havoc on weekend sporting events
The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team’s trip to the Big Island was the first scheduling casualty of today’s expected arrival of Tropical Storm Lala, but it was not the last. Read more
Jurors ordered back to court following Maui doctor verdict
Possible jury tampering is suspected after Gerhardt Konig is found guilty. Read more
Months after Kona lows, Hawaii communities brace for another powerful storm
Gov. Josh Green urged residents to take Lala seriously, warning that the storm’s threat extends beyond strong winds to heavy rain, flooding and dangerous road conditions. Read more
Federal prosecutors apologize to entertainer for meth accusation
Country reggae musician Maoli is exploring “all legal options” after a typo in a federal court document charging a Maui Police Department lieutenant with corruption prompted people to accuse him of selling methamphetamine. Read more
Entertainer is linked to Maui officer accused of corruption
A Maui police lieutenant accused of taking bribes to protect organized crime allegedly watched over a Jan. 1 illegal aerial fireworks party hosted by the founder of country reggae group Maoli, according to state and federal court records. Read more
Report shows Maui housing gains while jobs and incomes lag
Three years after devastating wildfires swept through Maui, the island’s recovery is showing meaningful progress in housing — but economic challenges, including weak employment and lower household incomes, continue to weigh on fire-affected residents, according to a new report from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. Read more
Brothers from Kihei accused of labor trafficking
Two brothers from Kihei pleaded not guilty Tuesday in state court on Maui to allegations that they trafficked a man from Guatemala to use for labor, according to the state Department of the Attorney General. Read more
Maui police disband unit led by officer accused of corruption
The Maui Police Department’s Criminal Intelligence Unit was shut down after its commander was charged in a federal corruption investigation with taking cash to set up cockfighting operations and protect sales of cocaine, methamphetamine and illegal aerial fireworks. Read more
Trace levels of selenium detected in Maui water system
The samples were collected for routine testing on May 27, with followup testing on June 18, from wells that serve the Maalaea, Kihei, Wailea and Makena areas. Read more
Maui police identify 2 women killed in Molokai crash
Police said the crash happened around 10:57 p.m. on Saturday near mile post 28 on Kamehameha V Highway. Read more
Maui man, 71, dies after Kahului attack; 2 men charged with murder
According to police, the male victim was struck multiple times in the head, causing him to fall to the ground, and was kicked while he was down. Read more
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