Monthly Archives: December, 2008
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Two arrested in connection with Wailuku burglary
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WAILUKU - Officers arrested two men who were implicated in a burglary Friday of an Iao Parkside apartment in Wailuku, police said.
The suspects were identified as Travis Nishioka, 20, of Wailuku, and Kinslow Kekaha-Cayaban, 18, who has no local address.
The burglary occurred between 5 and 5:44 p.m.
‘Inspirational force’ dies
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PAIA - Rene Sylva, the first person to champion the preservation of native Hawaiian endemic plants, died Sunday at his family home on Paia Bay. He was 79.
Sylva - a charter member of the Native Hawaiian Plant Society and a mentor to many isle individuals and groups involved in environmental work - was hailed by peers as an "amazing, forward-thinking" conservationist.
Nene struck and killed on road in Haleakala National Park
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MAKAWAO - An adult nene was killed Sunday morning after it was hit by a motorist within Haleakala National Park, officials said. And officials say the incident points to the need for park visitors to drive cautiously and avoid feeding the endangered animals.
The death happened between 7 and 7:15 a.m.
Supply ample for sashimi
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KAHULUI - Local fish market owners agree there is an ample supply of sashimi this year.
But they disagree when it comes to prices, as some say fish is cheaper this year than last while others say prices are still running high.
On Tuesday, prices ranged from $18 per pound for grade 2 ahi sashimi to $22.99 per pound for grade 1, the highest grade.
People who made a Difference
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In many different ways, these Maui residents have taken steps to make Maui County a better, more livable community - giving guidance to youngsters, helping those in need and planning better options for energy and health care.
Police seek help in robbery case
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KAHULUI - Police released a surveillance photo of a robber who fired two shots into a glass jewelry case, as an investigation continued into a robbery Sunday morning at Pacific Fish Market in Kahului.
No injuries were reported in the holdup at 6:24 a.m. at the business at 330 Hoohana St.
Trash pickup will continue despite new year closings
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WAILUKU - Government offices will be closed Thursday for the New Year's Day holiday, but there will be regular curbside trash collection on Maui and Molokai.
On Lanai, residents will receive refuse service Friday.
The Waiehu Golf Course and all county pools will shut down on the holiday, with pools closing their doors at noon New Year's Eve.
The Central Maui Landfill will be open from 7 a.m.
Family pleads for help in attack on Kihei man
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WAILUKU - Police continue to investigate what the family of an 18-year-old Kihei man call a vicious and senseless attack during a party at Polipoli State Recreation Area early Wednesday morning.
The mother, brother and sister of Jesse Jarvie pleaded Monday for witnesses to come forward to police and give their accounts of what happened at the party.