Posted by Wendy Osher

The state Department of Transportation today celebrated the completion of a $17 million Apron Pavement Structural Improvement project at the Kahului Airport on Maui.  A majority of funds totalling $15 million were provided through the Federal Aviation Administration in the form of a grant...

Internationally recognized musician Kealii Reichel of Maui will be the featured entertainer in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s new Solo sessions.  Now is your chance to be invited into the “family living room” for a night of music, storytelling, hula, chant and more.

Kealii Reichel, an award-winning...

The Maui County Council’s Water Resources Committee will consider the use of the Piiholo South Well as a potential new water source for Upcountry Maui residents.  The item comes up for consideration at a special meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

“Discussion on this...

By Wendy Osher

Maui’s economic picture is marked by an impressive tourism industry rebound, according to First Hawaiian Bank economic advisor and Hawaii Pacific University professor Dr. Leroy Laney, who was the featured speaker at the 36th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Economic Outlook Forum, held at the Maui...

By Wendy Osher

Reggae roots music hits the Maui stage this weekend with a concert featuring Big Mountain.  But before they perform for the general public, the are treating some very lucky Maui fans to a Private Session at 3’s Bar & Grill in Kihei tonight, Thursday, September 2, 2010.  Loyal listeners...

Pacific Radio Group and the University of Hawaii Maui College join forces again to provide LIVE, up-to-the-minute coverage of the 2010 election returns.  A live simulcast of election results and commentary will be provided on KNUI AM 900 and the University of Hawaii Maui College’s, MCTV Cable 55.  Live wall-to-wall...

Public access to visit Kanaha Pond — one of Maui’s most scenic wetlands, and permanent home to the endangered Hawaiian stilt (‘Aeo), Hawaiian coot (Alae-ke‘oke‘o) and Hawaiian duck (Koloa-maoli) — has now been made simpler, under recent administrative rule changes.

Kanaha Pond wildlife sanctuary...

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close ‘Iao Valley State Park on Tuesday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 1 while it is painting railings along the main walkways and bridge that lead to the garden area, lookout shelter and stream trail.  State officials say the park closure is needed...

A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a two-car collision on the Haleakala Highway on Maui. David K. Dutro, 75, of Puklanai, suffered life threatening injuries from the crash and died shortly after being transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center.

The accident was reported at 11:26 a.m. on Sunday, August...

The Maui Nui Botanical Gardens hosts a Kalo (Taro) workshop lead by Hawaiian cultural practitioner and mahi`ai (farmer) Jerry Konanui as part of its new education program, “Ulu Ka Hoi” (to grow interest).   This three day event will educate local farmers and practitioners on the varieties of kalo...