Maui County weighs phasing out vacation rentals - Honolulu news - NewsLocker (2024)

WAILUKU >> A Maui fire marshal ordered officials to thin the crowds inside a Maui County Planning Commission hearing Tuesday to review a proposal from Maui Mayor Richard Bissen to phase out thousands of vacation rentals.

Walmart stabbing suspect indicted on 2 charges

An Oahu grand jury Wednesday indicted a 33-year-old man on one count of second-degreeattempted murder in the June 15 stabbing of a 32-year-old Walmart employee outside the Keeaumoku Street Walmart store.

On the Move: Domestic Violence Action Center

Domestic Violence Action Center has announced the following new members of its board of directors:

Kokua Line: Is new left-turn at roundabout permanent?

Question: Is the left-turn lane added at the intersection of Kahekili Highway and Kamehameha Highway permanent?

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Keeaumoku Walmart stabbing suspect indicted on 2 charges

An Oahu grand jury Wednesday indicted a 33-year-old man on one count of second-degreeattempted murder in the June 15 stabbing of a 32-year-old Walmart employee outside the Keeaumoku Street Walmart store.

Hawaii Attorney General seeks interview on 2018 Lahaina wildfire

The state Department of the Attorney General filed a motion Monday to force the director of the Maui Emergency Management Agency to answer questions about how he commanded the response to the 2018 West Maui fires fueled by Hurricane Lane.

Green plans to veto 3 bills aimed at emergency powers

Among the 17 bills that Gov. Josh Green intends to veto are three that would put new rules on his emergency powers as the Legislature continues to try to define how Hawaii governors should operate during crises.

FBI warns of fake lawyers claiming to find cryptocurrency fraud losses

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about a scam where fake attorneys prey on cryptocurrency fraud victims by claiming they can get the victims’ money back.

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Downtown Honolulu electric grid upgrade will be long, disruptive

It could take 10 years to fully upgrade downtown Honolulu’s underground electric cable network under a plan being accelerated after two disruptive outages over the past two weeks.

Big Island judge orders developer to demolish house on wrong lot

A construction company that mistakenly built a house on a Hawaiian Paradise Park lot owned by aCalifornia woman has been ordered to pay for the demolition of the structure and removal of debris.

Tech View: Timorese interns at EWC receive and impart lessons

As Honolulu Star­-Advertiser reporter Kevin Knodell stated Nov. 12 (“Hawaii playing a central part in the ‘Pacific Century’”), the University of Hawaii at Manoa-based East-West Center continues to play a role in America’s “pivot to the Pacific.” However, EWC is not just about diplomats bumping fists and shaping foreign policy.

Shark attack victim leaves behind a legacy of faith

Tamayo Perry, the Pipeline big-wave surfer who died Sunday after he was bitten by a shark while surfing during a break from his city lifeguarding shift, leaves behind a legacy of faith.

Kokua Line: Can I get a break on electrical bill?

Question: Where is the Sun Bucks application? They said check in June, but it’s almost the end of June. Also, usually I see something about LIHEAP by now, for help with the electrical bill. Do they still have that?

Judge finds former OCCC officer guilty of murdering his mother

An Oahu Circuit Court judge found Anthony F. Pereira II guilty as charged Tuesday of second-degree murder in the June 10, 2016, shooting death of his 66-year-old mother,Barbara Pereira, at his home in Maili.

Community urges takeover of privately owned Ewa road

A plan for the city to potentially condemn a privately owned segment of Ewa Beach’s North Road drew community support Tuesday.

Certification launched for visitor industry businesses

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority today is launching a visitor industry certification program, called Qurator, that offers Hawaii businesses a chance to earn an official mark of excellence, which fits into HTA’s push toward a more regenerative tourism model.

2 sheriff’s deputies arrested amid racial harassment inquiry

Two state sheriff’s deputies have been arrested in the past week as part of an ongoing investigation into incidents of harassment and inappropriate conduct involving a Black trainee.

On the Move: Shannon Mar

Atlas Insurance Agency has hired Shannon Mar as assistant vice president of the agency’s Small Business Unit. Mar joins the agency with 11 years of experience in the insurance industry and is licensed in property and casualty as well as life and health.

Team starts work to combat appropriation of Hawaiian culture

Seven Native Hawaiian leaders in areas including culture and law convened an inaugural meeting Monday of a legislative group aiming to protect Hawaiian intellectual property from insulting and harmful use.

Kokua Line: Must I appear in person for personalized license plates?

Question: Must I have an appointment to switch to a vanity plate?

Keiki in the Kitchen to feature at Hawaii State Farm Fair

The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s popular HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen event is pairing up this year with the Hawaii State Farm Fair on Aug. 3 and 4 at Whitmore Village in Wahiawa.

Honolulu Council urges condemnation of garbage-filled Ewa roadway

The North Road, a nearly 2-mile-long thoroughfare that connects the Ewa Beach community to schools, parks, churches and at least one golf course, also has connections toless desirable sights, area residents say.

Hayley Cheyney Kane is crowned Miss Hawaii 2024

Hayley Cheyney Kane had good reason to celebrate as she did her first interview as the newly crowned Miss Hawaii 2024 moments after receiving her title, sash and tiara on stage Sunday at the Hawaii Theatre. In 2023 she was first runner-up. On Sunday, competing as Miss Waima­nalo, Kane beat 15 other candidates to become the 79th woman to hold the title of Miss Hawaii.

Hawaii island police and fire call center is nearly complete

Hawaii County’s police and fire dispatchers are getting closer to moving into a new call center that has been under construction since October 2021.

Hawaii County police make progress on hiring officers

In his State of the County address in March, Hawaii island Mayor Mitch Roth set a goal of filling all the vacant officer positions in the Hawaii Police Department by June 2025.

Former wastewater executive dies in federal prison

The former wastewater systems executive who helped convict two former state lawmakers for taking bribes after he was caught bribing Maui County officials in exchange for government contracts died in federal prison Saturday following a fight with cancer.

Fatal shark attacks rare off Oahu, experts say

The North Shore community is still reeling from the loss Sunday of a beloved waterman due to an ap­parent shark attack off Malaekahana.

Fatal shark attacks rare off Malaekahana on Oahu, experts say

The North Shore community is still reeling from the loss Sunday of a beloved waterman due to an ap­parent shark attack off Malaekahana.

Diamond Head has the most calls for those needing assistance

Another day, another helicopter rescue of a hiker from the Diamond Head Summit Trail on Oahu.

Acid attack victim thanks community for its support

Danying Zhang, the victim of the Jan. 23 chemical attack on Kapiolani Boulevard near Ala Moana Center, has expressed her appreciation for the support she’s received from the community.