Body Found Outside Town

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

The body of a 70-year-old man was found near the Water Treatment Plant outside of Kaunakakai on Jan. 7, according to the Maui Police Department. The man, identified as William Hazen, was reportedly homeless. Police said no next of kin have yet been found.

According to some community members, he had a daily routine of going to Rawlins Chevron for morning coffee then going to the library, said Lori Buchanan of Molokai Mortuary.

With no next of kin identified, the mortuary buried Hazen last Friday at Kapaakea Cemetery. Volunteers dug the grave and performed a blessing, according to Buchanan.

Maui Police said they are still trying to notify any family members, and an autopsy is pending.…

Toddler Hit by Car

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

A two-year-old boy suffered life threatening injuries on Feb. 2 when he hit by a vehicle in Waialua. The accident happened at 11:20 a.m. on private property. The vehicle, driven by a 67-year-old woman, was traveling south when the collision took place, according to police.

The boy was flown to the emergency room at the Maui Memorial Medical Center. The driver did not report any injuries.

No official information on the current condition of the child was available as of Sunday.…

Man Charged with Attempted Murder

Wednesday, February 4th, 2015

A Molokai man has been charged with attempted murder after he rammed into his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle in Kaunakakai on Jan. 7. The collision sent his vehicle through the fence and into a tree at Kaunakakai Elementary School. School was out for winter break at the time.

The 38-year-old man, Pakluke Lau, also known as Ula, was flown to Oahu to be treated for injuries, while the 35-year-old woman was taken to Molokai General Hospital and soon released.

On Jan. 25, Lau was arrested on charges of first-degree attempted murder, two counts of terroristic threatening in the first degree, two counts of violating an order for protection and reckless driving.…