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The University of Hawaii volleyball team will visit Maui’s War Memorial Stadium on Saturday for a match versus BYU.

Maui police are employing the use of tracking dogs today in their search for a Maui woman who has been missing since Monday. 43-year-old Laura Vogel was reported missing by a friend on February 22, 2010, when her vehicle was found in the area of the Pauwela Lighthouse.  She is described as a Caucasian female, […]

By Wendy Osher The legislative Committee on Human Services will hold an informational briefing on Maui Thursday afternoon (February 25, 2010) to discuss planned cuts at the State Department of Human Services. Under the Plan, the State’s Eligibility Processing Operations Division would consolidate facilities in Honolulu and Hilo, where the greatest number of workers are […]

Pedestrians and motorists in South Maui are advised of construction work that will impact those traveling in the area.  Work includes the construction of an ADA curb ramp near the Rainbow Mall and installation of a new 370 ft sidewalk in front of the Hale Kamaole Condominium on South Kihei Road. Crews will alternate traffic […]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4TPbdVEJ3g[/youtube] Whole Foods Market Kahului opened its doors to the public today, Wednesday, February 24, 2010.  Morning festivities kicked off with a traditional bread breaking ceremony, food and product samples by local vendors as well as demonstrations. “We have been looking forward to joining the Maui community for many years and are so excited to […]

The County of Maui has been awarded nearly $1.5 million in federal funding to implement an underage drinking prevention program. The funding is for one year with an opportunity to extend for an additional year. The funding from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will go through the State of Hawaii’s […]

Representative Mele Carroll of Maui introduced a Senate Bill aimed at transferring Kalawao County to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL).  Kalawao County, which encompasses the historic Kalaupapa settlement for Hansen’s Disease patients on Molokai, is currently under the ownership and management of the state department of Health and the Department of Land and Natural […]

The Summit District at Haleakala National Park will have a power outage due to scheduled repairs.  The outage will occur Saturday February 27 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.  As a result the only operational bathrooms will be at the Headquarters Visitor Center (7000’).  The visitor center at the summit will not have restroom facilities […]

By Wendy Osher The U.S. House passed the Akaka Bill yesterday in 245-164 vote.  The bill, also known as the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, seeks to create a process for establishing a Native Hawaiian government that would represent Native Hawaiians in negotiations and discussions with federal and state agencies.  Congressional Representatives Neil Abercrombie and […]

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was reported at 10:42 this morning offshore of the Kalapana Region of the Kilauea volcano.  The warning center out of Ewa Beach HI said there is no tsunami expected and no action is required.  Again, that quake was centered offshore of Kalapana at about 10:42 this morning. (Posted  by Wendy Osher […]

By Wendy Osher The Maui Fire Department added 13 new firefighters to their ranks today.  Members of the 27th recruit class graduated in a ceremony held at the Grand Wailea Resort. A total of four recruit training awards were issued today based on written and functional skills course examinations, evaluations, and final examinations. Earning honors […]

Maui Community College has a new name.  MCC drops its Community College Status and becomes the University of Hawaii Maui College. The name change was approved by the University of Hawaii Board of Regents during their monthly meeting held today on Oahu.  The change was proposed to accurately represent the college’s programs and services that […]

The Maui Police Department today announced the promotion of Detective Jeraul Pladera to the rank of Lieutenant.  Pladera is a 17-year police veteran, most recently serving with the Wailuku Criminal Investigation Division. Pladera began his career with the Kauai Police Department before transferring to the MPD in August of 1994.  He was assigned to the […]

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to attend an information meeting at 5 p.m., on Tuesday February 23, 2010 to discuss the planning document and environmental assessment that will be prepared for the ferry loading dock improvements at the Manele small boat harbor on Lana‘i. The meeting will be held […]

By Wendy Osher An autopsy will be performed later today (Thursday, February 18, 2010) on a body recovered from Iao Valley Wednesday afternoon. Preliminary identification of the victim was made based upon a driver’s license found nearby.  Authorities the autopsy will be used to confirm identity and should reveal circumstances surrounding the death. Lt. John […]

A Special Weather Statement was issued today, Wednesday, February 17, 2010, following a number of water rescues in Maui County. The Maui Police Department reported a drowning and several rescues resulting from adverse wind, wave and water conditions. At 11:56 a.m., Lahaina Patrol Officers were aassigned to a possible ocean rescue as two people were […]

By Wendy Osher Some familiar names have surfaced on the campaign trail as election season gets underway on Maui.  While as many as 20 people had pulled papers, only two had filed for candidacy so far, according to the last candidate report issued Thursday, February 11, 2010 by the State Office of Elections. Board of […]

Posted by Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZusWmlG-c9w[/youtube] Maui Media toured the new Whole Foods Market in Kahului today that will become the chain’s first Maui store when it officially opens on February 24th.  The 26,366 square-foot store will offer an array of natural and organic health and body care products.  The inventory includes products from 44 local […]

By Wendy Osher Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares will testify today before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance at the State Capitol.  Tavares is expected to comment on House Bill 2598 Relating to Transient Accommodations Tax or TAT- which proposes to suspend the distribution of revenues to the counties.  The three year suspension, if approved, […]

By Wendy Osher The County of Maui is demanding a jury trial in a lawsuit it filed last week against Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. The county claims it was stranded with $44.2 million in debt instruments when the firm abandoned its practice of supporting auctions for the SLARS or Student Loan Auction […]