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$95 million Mortgage Lender Bid prevails in sale of Makena Beach & Golf Resort
Maui Circuit Court Judge Shackley F. Raffetto yesterday confirmed the sale of The Makena Beach & Golf Resort. The lender group prevailed with a bid of $95 million after Judge Raffetto agreed to reopen the bidding at the confirmation hearing Tuesday morning to allow two additional bidders the opportunity to bid on the Resort. Completion […]
Appeal filed in water decision over Na Wai Eha
Two Maui community groups today appealed the state Water Commission’s decision on in-stream flow standards at Nä Wai ‘Ehä, or “The Four Great Waters” of Waihe‘e River and Waiehu, ‘Ïao, and Waikapü Streams in West Maui. The groups say the 12.5 million gallons per day (mgd) of water restored, is less than what they had […]
House lawmakers meet on Maui to explain how the budget was balanced
Lawmakers will hold two informational briefings on Maui to discuss how the budget was balanced. House of Representatives Finance Chair, Marcus Oshiro, will make a presentation to the Maui community, explaining how the house worked to resolve a $1.2 billion shortfall without raising the general excise tax, and without taking away the transient accommodations tax […]
Hana Surf Girls among screenings set for Maui Film Festival, June 16-20, 2010
Actor, Zac Efron, the star of Disney’s “High School Musical”, accepted the Maui Film Festival’s Shining Star Award last night in the event’s opening-night tribute at the Celestial Cinema on the lawn of the Wailea Gold and Emerald golf course. Efron was recognized for his promising career which includes accolades from Sho West as Breakthrough […]
Temporary Fence constructed to accommodate Maui graduations
In preparation for island graduation ceremonies, the Maui parks department will fence off a portion of the War Memorial Stadium parking lot in Wailuku. The fenced off area near the tennis courts will be blocked off to through traffic and parking. It will be reopened for regular use on Monday, May 24. The Baldwin High […]
Mayor says deletion of funds hamper completion of S Maui Park Phase 1A
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares returned to the council yesterday (Tuesday, May 18, 2010) urging members to restore full funding for the South Maui Park and the Fire Department’s helicopter. Tavares said the deletion of $250,000 for Countywide Parks Facilities would hamper the completion of Phase 1A of the South Maui Community Park. She said reduction […]
Mayor says deletion of funds hamper completion of S Maui Park Phase 1A
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares urged the council on Tuesday to reconsider funding for the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Department of Fire and Public Safety. Her testimony was given prior to the passage of the budget on first reading in a unanimous 8-0 vote. The latest adjustments proposed by the Mayor were not […]
Maui Public School 2010 Graduation Dates
Below, in alphabetical order, are the 2010 graduation dates, times, and sites for Maui’s regular public, charter, and adult community schools. Baldwin Fri., May 21 6:00 PM War Memorial Stadium Hana Sat., May 22 3:30 PM School Field King Kekaulike Thurs., May 20 6:00 PM School Stadium Lahainaluna Sun., May 23 6:30 PM Boarders’ Field […]
HC&S Makes Renewable Energy Plans
(Posted by Wendy Osher) Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company will announce plans this week related to renewable energy. The plans involve investments at HC&S concerning Federal Energy Initiatives. In attendance will be U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, as well as officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture. […]
MACC to Benefit from 22nd Annual Golf Tourney
This year marks the 22nd annual Pundy Yokouchi Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the arts and educational programs of Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The annual MACC fundraiser will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, with a shotgun start on the greens of The Dunes at Maui Lani. Spots are still available […]
