By Wendy Osher A district mapping mistake on Maui could affect where some Central Maui residents report to vote in tomorrow’s Primary Election. Presently, there are approximately 373 registered voters affected, or about 175 households in the Legends at Maui Lani and Na Hoku subdivisions in Kahului. The mistake has some Central Maui residents assigned [...]

By Wendy Osher There will be three less polling sites on Maui this election year.  The precinct consolidation will result in the closure of polling places at the Ulupalakua Ranch workshop, the Kaulana Pueo Church in Huelo and the Kahului Hongwanji in central Maui.  That leaves Maui County will at total of 40 polling sites.  [...]

A brush fire that was first reported at 1:50 p.m. today (Friday, August 20, 2010) burned an estimated 4 acres of vacant land.  The fire was located approximately 1/2 mile from the Mokulele Highway in Kahului.   Shortly before 6 p.m., Acting Battalion Chief Sheldon Holokai said the fire is 100% contained and crews were conducting mop-up operations.  Fire [...]

All County of Maui offices will be closed on Friday, August 20, 2010 in observance of the Statehood Day holiday. County landfills will operate as follows: ● Central Maui Landfill: open 7 a.m. – noon ● Olowalu Recycling: open 9 a.m. – noon ● Hana Landfill: open 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. ● Molokai Landfill [...]

The latest in a series of county sponsored summer skate jams takes place today from 3-6 p.m. at Keopuolani Skate park in Central Maui.  The event is free and open to all ages and skill levels.  Each skate jam features skateboard lessons, contests and activities, as well as music and games. Participants should bring a [...]

Mayor Charmaine Tavares and the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management were honored by Goodfellow Bros., Inc. last month for its role in an award the company received for its work on the Central Maui Landfill Phase V-A. Goodfellow Bros. received the 2010 Build Hawaii Award of Excellence in the Environmental category from the [...]

The Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, reminds the public that all County landfills are now operating under new schedules that became effective July 1st, 2010 with the beginning of the current fiscal year. All County landfills are closed on Sundays as previously announced. County landfills located on Molokai, Lanai and in Hana are [...]

(Updated August 1 2010 @ 7:20 p.m.) A large brush fire near the Mokulele Highway on Maui burned a total of 170 acres before being declared 100% contained today. The fire began Saturday morning and came within one mile of the highway, but did not impact traffic. Crews today were assisted by a water tanker [...]

The Solid Waste Division experienced an unusual number of automated drivers out this week due to injury, emergency vacation, planned vacation and sick leave, which resulted in several automated refuse routes being missed. The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, will “make every attempt” to pick up all missed automated trash [...]

The County Parks department will hold a series of Skate Jams this summer featuring skate lessons, contests, activities, music and games. The events are free, and open to all ages and skill levels.  Parent waivers are required.  The first event will take place in Hana on July 31st with additional Skate jams planned in Kahului, [...]