January 1, 2010 marks a new day for pineapple production on Maui, as a team that includes five former Maui Pineapple Company executives assume operations of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. The five join Ulupalakua Ranch’s Pardee Erdman in running the newly named Haliimaile Pineapple Company, Ltd. The new company will officially assumes operations [...]

With Hawaii’s humpback whale season underway, officials are reminding boaters and other ocean users to use caution and follow whale protection rules. Federal regulations require people to stay at least 100 yards away from the wintering whales. In the past two years, officials reported 12 cases involving violations, including approaches by swimmers, non-motorized watercraft, and [...]

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded a short while ago off the windward coast of Maui. Civil Defense officials say NO tsunami is expected. Repeat, NO tsunami is expected. The quake occurred at 11:39 a.m. Officials with the US Geological Survey say the quake was situated 13 miles north east of Haiku and 16 miles [...]

The deadline to apply for the various vacancies on the county’s Boards and Commissions has been extended to next week Friday, January 8, 2009. There are a total of 73 vacancies that were created due in part to expiring terms. Terms for seats on County Boards, Councils, Commissions and Committees last from two to five [...]

There are three public fireworks displays planned in Maui County for New Year’s Eve. All three displays begin at 12:00 midnight on New Year’s Eve will be at the following locations: Hana – below Fagan’s Cross Kihei – barge offshore fronting the Grand Wailea Hotel Lanai – Manele Bay Hotel Firework permits are available until [...]

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s (DOH) Clean Air Branch will be monitoring Hawai’i’s air quality during New Year’s and comparing it with national ambient air quality standards. Health officials say the heavy use of fireworks during the annual holiday celebration can significantly increase the amount of particulates in the air, especially on Oahu. The [...]

Former Baldwin High linebacker Jojo Dickson played a key role for Idaho in its thrilling 43-42 win over Bowling Green in the Humanitarian Bowl.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has ISSUED a HIGH SURF ADVISORY for NORTH FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI AND MAUI in effect from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2009. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and [...]

By Wendy Osher There are several road work projects that will result in delayed travel on Maui roads next week. The projects include resurfacing of the Piilani Highway, ongoing work on the Honoapiilani Highway Realignment Project and road resurfacing and lane striping of the Kalae Highway on Molokai. Details are as follows: PIILANI HIGHWAY RESURFACING [...]

The Friends of Ho’okipa will launch the 20th Annual Ho’okipa Surf Classic , Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Ho’okipa Beach Park. An alternate date has also been set for the following Saturday, January 16. Now in its 20th year, the Ho’okipa Surf Classic honors Justin Roberson, a talented Maui surfer who died at the age [...]