Maui Receives National Awards for Finances and Budgeting
Maui Receives National Awards for Finances and Budgeting...
Amid an economic crunch and a budget shortfall, Maui County is getting recognition for its Financial and Budgeting efforts. Photo Courtesy: County of Maui. L-R: Budget Director Fred Pablo (standing); Helene Kau, Assistant Budget Director; Mayor Charmaine Tavares; Ty Yoshimi, Accounting System Administrator; Kalbert Young,...
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High Surf on Maui as Weekend Swell Builds
High Surf on Maui as Weekend Swell Builds...
A northwest swell is expected to reach Maui Saturday afternoon bringing advisory level surf. The swell is being generated by a former typhoon that turned into a powerful storm off the Western Aleutian Islands earlier this week. High Surf will first affect Niihau and Kauai on Saturday morning with surf rising to 12 to 15...
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Hawaiian Civic Clubs Host 50th Annual Convention on Maui
Hawaiian Civic Clubs Host 50th Annual Convention on Maui...
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs holds its 50th Annual Convention on Maui November 1-8 at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort.  Speakers will address the challenges and opportunities of balancing Hawaii’s economic development and cultural sustainability.  The AHCC is the oldest Hawaiian community based...
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Crews Work to Repair Broken Waterline on Kaahumanu Ave
Crews Work to Repair Broken Waterline on Kaahumanu Ave...
Crews are working this morning (Friday, October 30, 2009) to repair a 12″ broken water line on Kaahumanu Avenue fronting the Checkers Auto Store in Kahului. The break resulted in the closure of 2 of 3 lanes on Kaahumanu Avenue and affected water service to a portion of the Maui Mall.  Mall officials say part...
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DLNR HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ‘ILIO POINT NATURAL AREA RESERVE
DLNR HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ‘ILIO POINT NATURAL AREA RESERVE...
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, to receive public testimony on a proposed new Natural Area Reserve at ‘Ilio Point on the northwestern tip of Moloka’i. Limestone shelves and cliffs and tidepools at ‘Ilio Point. Photo Courtesy...
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State Moves Closer in its Plan to Ship Wind Energy From Maui to Oahu
State Moves Closer in its Plan to Ship Wind Energy From Maui to Oahu...
The state is seeking bids from companies interested in linking Maui County to Oahu using a system of undersea cables. File Photo by Wendy Osher. Governor Linda Lingle (L) touring the Kaheawa Wind Power facility in Maalaea in February of 2008. The proposed project was unveiled a year ago when the state entered into an agreement...
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Honouliuli Internment Camp Study Among Items in Proposed Bill
Honouliuli Internment Camp Study Among Items in Proposed Bill...
The U.S. House passed an Interior Appropriations bill that helps to secure $12.3 million for six Hawaii projects.  Congresswoman Mazie Hirono lobbied for the inclusion of the projects that at aimed at enhancing wildlife habitat, combating invasive species, protection island waters, and preserving historical sites. Surviving...
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Workers Trained to Fight Maui’s Newest Pest, The Little Fire Ant
Workers Trained to Fight Maui’s Newest Pest, The Little Fire Ant...
State and County workers on Maui gathered for a special training session to battle Maui’s newest pest, the invasive Little Fire Ant, which was discovered on a farm in Waihee earlier this month. Mach Fukada (R) shows County employee Tamara Wells a live specimen of the Stinging Nettle Caterpillar, another pest species...
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Reenactment Retraces Events Leading to Hawaii’s Annexation
Reenactment Retraces Events Leading to Hawaii’s Annexation...
Courtesy Graphic. ‘A’ole loa! ‘A’ole loa! The Queen’s Women: A reenactment of the 1897Anti-Annexation Meeting comes to Maui.  This presentation comes to Maui on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7 p.m., at Maui Community College Ka Lama room 103. Reporter Miriam Michelson visits Hawaii to attend...
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Brush Fire near Lahainaluna Rd Contained: 30 Acres Burned
Brush Fire near Lahainaluna Rd Contained: 30 Acres Burned...
A brush fire in Lahaina burned 30 acres before being contained at around 6 p.m. Wednesday night (October 28, 2009). The fire was first reported at 1:48 p.m. in an area off of Lahainaluna Road.  Nearly 30 firefighters responded to the incident along with the county’s Air One helicopter that was on hand to conduct...
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