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5 MILLION POUNDS OF SCRAP REMOVED FROM HANA LANDFILL
A total of 474 truckloads made their way along the narrow, 52-mile roadway from Hana to Central Maui, removing about 2,500 tons of material that had piled up at the landfill over the past 12 years. Through a 12-month contract with the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management (DEM), SOS Metals Island Recycling, LLC […]
PAIHI BRIDGE ROAD CLOSURE EXTENDED TO JUNE 1ST
Completion of bridge replacement work at the Paihi Bridge in East Maui has been delayed by a week, due to complications caused by geological conditions. The road is now expected to reopen Monday, June 1, 2009. After the road’s scheduled reopening on Monday, June 1, additional brief closures lasting up to 3-4 hours may be […]
TWO WASTEWATER OVERFLOWS OCCUR IN KIHEI
Two wastewater overflow incidents occurred within days of each other in Kihei. The first incident was reported at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2009, when a 52 gallons wastewater overflow was discovered coming from a sewer manhole on Alena Place. The overflow was caused by grease in the mainline. Authorities say the spill entered a […]
CELEBRATING THE ARTIST IN US
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents: Celebrating the Artist In Us, an annual student exhibit at the Schaefer International Gallery. The exhibit gives Maui students an opportunity to show their work in a world-class gallery, and gives the community a chance to see what’s on the minds of our youth. This year, high school […]
HOLLYWOOD RED CARPET NIGHT ON MAUI
Elly’s Formal Wear presents: Hollywood RED CARPET Night, a benefit event for the Women Helping Women organization of Maui. Those who come dressed to the nines can enter for their chance to win the Best Dressed Contest. Take pictures with the stars and have your photo taken by the paparazzi upon your arrival. The night […]
DEPARTMENT HEADS FIGHT FOR RESTORATION OF FUNDS: MAUI COUNCIL IN FINAL BUDGET DELIBERATIONS
More than a dozen people signed up to testify today on the county budget as the council resumes deliberations in the hopes of finalizing the document. The council had trimmed $18 million from the budget earlier this month amid uncertainty over access to the county’s share of the transient accommodation tax (TAT). Since then, a […]
TWO KAHULUI TODDLERS INJURED IN BATHROOM FIRE
Two toddlers were injured in a home fire in Kahului last night. The two year old male and three year old female suffered second degree burn injuries during the incident and were transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center before being flown to Kapiolani Children’s Hospital on Oahu for further treatment. The incident was reported at […]
MAUI WATER DEPARTMENT SEEKS IMPROVEMENTS AT IAO & OLINDA
IAO TANK SITE WELL DEVELOPMENT The county of Maui completed an environmental assessment for the development of a Tank Site Well at Iao. The site is located approximately 2 and a half miles southwest of Wailuku at the already existing 3 million gallon Iao Tank site. The purpose of the proposed outfitting of the site […]
UH STUDENT IDENTIFIED AS 6TH CONFIRMED H1N1 PATIENT IN HAWAII
UH STUDENT IDENTIFIED AS 6TH CONFIRMED H1N1 PATIENT IN HAWAII (Updated 4:30 p.m. May 8, 2009) The Hawai’i State Department of Health (DOH) today confirmed one additional case of novel H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu) in an adult resident of Oahu. The individual is a student at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa and school […]
MAUI AIDS FOUNDATION AWARDED $1.3 M FEDERAL GRANT
The Maui AIDS Foundation in Wailuku will receive a $1,381,163 supportive housing renewal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The announcement was made today by Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel K. Inouye and Senator Daniel K. Akaka. The funding will allow the Maui AIDS Foundation to continue serving 60 households on […]
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS FIRST CASES OF H1N1 INFLUENZA A (SWINE-ORIGIN FLU)
The Hawai’i State Department of Health (DOH) received laboratory confirmation today from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on three cases of novel H1N1 Influenza A (swine-origin flu). The three confirmed cases are O’ahu residents; two are adults, one with recent travel to Texas and the other becoming ill after exposure to […]
MFD UPDATES: KAUNAKAKAI GROUNDBREAKING; BIODIESEL FIRE AT CENTRAL MAUI LANDFILL; HOUSE FIRE IN KAUNAKAKAI
KAUNAKAKAI FIRE STATION GROUNDBREAKING TODAY The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety hold a ground breaking ceremony today for the new Fire Station planned in Kaunakakai. BIODIESEL FIRE CLOSES CENTRAL MAUI LANDFILL A biodiesel tanker fire at the Central Maui Landfill yesterday forced the closure of the facility for about 3 hours. The fire […]
MAUI’S KEALIA POND GETS $7.3 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDS
Maui’s Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is getting $7.3 million in stimulus funds through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The funds will be used for the design and construction of an energy efficient administrative and visitors building that replaces a structure that was previously destroyed by fire. The funds are part of a larger […]
MAUI FIRE DEPT. NAMES THYNE AS NEW ASSISTANT CHIEF
The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotion of David Thyne to Assistant Chief of Support Services. The position was last held by Alan Pascua, who retired in December. Thyne joined the department in 1987, was promoted to Captain in 2002, and Battalion Chief last year. He holds both associate […]
WELLS STREET SAFE HOUSE FOR BOYS INCORPORATES CULTURAL COMPOENT
A blessing was held this morning to mark the opening of Ke Kama Pono or “Children of Promise” Safe House Group Home in Wailuku, a facility designed to turnaround the lives of troubled youth. The Wells Street facility has the capacity to serve eight boys with transitional housing for up to six months at a […]
$1.7 M RELEASED FOR WATER IMPROVEMENTS AT PU`UNENE ARMORY
The Pu’unene Armory received $1.7 million in construction funds for water system improvements. Â The money was released by the governor’s office as part of the administration’s $1.8 billion public infrastructure construction plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs. The armory improvements are being made to address a projected decrease in water pressure that would […]
CENTRAL/SOUTH MAUI CUSTOMERS ASKED TO CONSERVE WATER
Due to a power outage in Wailuku this morning (Monday, April 20, 2009), the Department of Water Supply is requesting customers in Central and South Maui to conserve water today and tomorrow (April 20 and 21). The affected areas include Paia, Kuau, Spreckelsville, Puunene, Kahului, Wailuku, Waihee, Waikapu, Maalaea, Kihei, Wailea, and Makena. The power […]
MPD TAKES OFFENSE TO REP. BERTRAM BUDGET SUGGESTIONS
Rep. Joe Bertram III of Maui is suggesting trimming budgets for two Police Department programs. In a letter drafted on April 17th, 2009, Bertram suggested that the department discontinue funding for the Marijuana Eradication Task Force Program saying it infringes on the privacy of medical marijuana patients and creates a disturbance of the peace with […]
SPRINKLER REQUIREMENT PROPOSED IN NEW FIRE CODE
About 50 people showed up for an open house hosted last night by the Maui Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau. Capt. Val Martin discussed proposed changes to the fire code and answered questions posed by contractors, engineers and residents who are considering new home construction. The new code has not yet been adopted, but if […]
STIMULUS FUNDS WILL BUY TRIO OF MAUI BUSES
Congresswoman Mazie Hirono announced nearly $1 million in stimulus funding yesterday to support the purchase of three county busses. “The recovery bill is really important to every county and the state. It means jobs, it means retention of jobs, it means allowing this type of purchase that would otherwise be really hard for the county […]