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AUDIO: Maui Bus Fleet Grows to Meet Projected 2 Million Ridership
By Wendy Osher The County of Maui dedicated two new high capacity buses today bringing the Maui fleet to 35. County Transportation Director Don Medeiros said the new additions will help to meet an increased demand in rider-ship. Click here to listen to Wendy Osher’s interview with County Transportation Director Don Medeiros as Maui welcomes […]
VIDEO: MauiNow Visits “Samoa Tomorrow” Tsunami Relief Food Drive
Maui band, Off Tomorrow, rallied the Samoan community Saturday in Lahaina, holding a second and final food drive for their “Samoa Tomorrow” tsunami releif effort. The event featured live entertainment by Off Tomorrow, road-side dancing, and a community minded effort to raise food and donations for victims of the September 29, 2009 tsunami and earthquake […]
Coffee & Beer Float to Top at Sm. Business Awards
A handful of small business owners, volunteers and non-profits were honored for their success on Maui. The list of winners was announced at the Mayor’s 2009 Small Business Awards event. Among those recognized were James Kimo Falconer and Maui Grown Coffee for the Small Business of the Year with 10 or fewer employees; Wes Freiwald […]
Motorcyclist Dies Following Accident on Mokulele Highway
A motorcyclist involved in a traffic accident last week on the Mokulele Highway died over the weekend at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The man was identified as 21-year-old Thomas J. Grad of Kihei. Grad was traveling south on the Mokulele Highway at around 10:38 p.m. on Wednesday October 21, 2009 when he collided into the […]
New Art on Wheels Program Brings Art to the Public Via Maui Bus
The county launched a new Art on Wheels program that brings photography and artwork to the public via the Maui Bus. Featured are watercolor prints by artist Phil Sabado and nature photography by photographer Lois Bisquera. The program is the brainchild of Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares and was made possible through the County Commission on […]
Relic of Saint Damien Passes Through Maui on Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage tour honoring Hawaii’s first saint continues on Maui today (Monday, October 26, 2009) as a relic from the famed Father Damien makes stops in Kula, Waihee, Kapalua and Lahaina. Today’s stops include a visit at the Holy Ghost Church in Kula from 7-11 a.m. Then, at noon, a reception of the relic with […]
Maui Police Chief Hosts West Maui Town Hall Meeting Tonight 10/26/09
The Maui Police Department hosts a Town Hall Meeting in West Maui tonight (Monday, October 26, 2009). The meeting runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center and will be hosted by Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta and Deputy Chief Clayton Tom. The meeting is open to the public and is a […]
14th XTERRA World Championships Comes To Makena
Makena Beach & Golf Resort will welcome the 14th XTERRA World Championship on October 25th, 2009.  XTERRA comes to Makena, Maui, following an action-packed racing season that featured more than 100 events in 14 countries. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9li4Hsf4TUg[/youtube] (Xterra Maui File Footage from 2008 10.26.08.  Highlights and interviews with winners. Produced by Wendy Osher and Frank W. […]
Honuaula Developer Files EIS Preparation Notice
The developer of the planned Honua’ula project in South Maui has filed an Environmental Assessment and an Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice. After 20 years, a change in ownership, and multiple public meetings, the project has been downscaled considerably since its start in 1988. The project drew contentious debate on both sides before gaining zoning […]
Heritage Hall Proposed To Honor Maui’s Portuguese & Puerto Rican Immigrants
A cultural and community complex is proposed for construction on more than a half acre of land in Paia. The Heritage Hall project would serve as a multi-purpose community center and office complex, honoring the history and culture of Portuguese and Puerto Rican immigrants to Maui. Word of the planned project first surfaced in 2003 […]
Former MPD Sgt. Identified In Murder Suicide Investigation
A former Sergeant with the Maui Police Department was identified as one of two people killed in an apparent murder suicide on Maui, Monday night in Makawao. An autopsy today revealed that 59-year-old Barry W. Alford died as a result of a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head. His death is classified as […]
Hawaii Supreme Court Rules on Kahoohalahala Residency
The Hawaii Supreme Court issued an opinion today that Maui County Councilmember Sol Kahoohalahala is without merit in a challenge over his residency in the 2008 election. The case began when Lanai resident Micahel Dupree and 11 other registered voters from Lanai sent letters to the county clerk alleging that Kahoohalahala was not a resident […]
Maui Police Open Murder Suicide Investigation
Maui Police have opened a murder suicide investigation into an incident reported last night in Makawao. Authorities responded to a 9-1-1 call at 10:15 p.m. reporting domestic abuse with possible shots fired at a Makawao residence. Upon arrival, police officers discovered two bodies of a 59-year-old male and a 58-year-old female who had died from […]
Aerosmith Maui Concert Expected to Draw Thousands
Aerosmith is expected to draw a crowd of thousands tonight in Wailuku. The rock group made its first stop on Oahu on October 18th for a concert at the Blaisdell; Tonight (Tuesday, October 20, 2009) they play at Maui’s War Memorial Stadium. (The Maui concert begins at 7 pm; gates open at 4 pm.; and […]
South Maui Beach Reopen Following Monday Morning Shark Attack
UPDATE: 12:49 P.M. 10/20/09 Following an air surveillance by helicopter conducted at noon today that showed no sightings of sharks in the area, County ocean safety officers and DLNR officials re-opened the shoreline waters from Kamaole 1 Beach Park to Waiohuli Road. The area was closed yesterday and this morning following a shark attack […]
Identity of Victim Released in Maui Murder Investigation
Maui Police have identified the victim in an ongoing homicide investigation as 45-year-old Alan Vegas of Kaupo. Authorities say the man died as a result of a single gunshot wound which in turn caused internal bleeding. The incident was reported Sunday morning (October 18, 2009) in the remote East Maui town of Kaupo. The male […]
Maui is No Ka Oi for 15th Time, Best Island in World
For an unprecedented 15th time, Maui captured “Best Island in the World” honors in the 22nd annual CONDE NAST TRAVELER Readers’ Choice Awards Poll. With a score of 90.1, Maui was also voted “Best Pacific Island” for the 19th consecutive year. Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said receiving the recognition this year is especially significant in […]
Maui’s 4th Annual ‘Ukulele Festival: Free Event, Chance to Win One of Several ‘Ukuleles
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center celebrates the 4th Annual Maui ‘Ukulele Festival this weekend. Click Here to Listen to Roy Sakuma Interview The event begins with a free ukulele workshop at the McCoy Studio Theater this Saturday, October 17, 2009 beginning at 10 a.m. The workshop is conducted by master instructor Roy Sakuma, for […]
Proposed Wind Energy Farm at Ulupalakua Under New Ownership
The San Diego-based Sempra Generation, today announced it has acquired Auwahi Wind Energy LLC, a company developing a 22-megawatt (MW) wind energy and battery storage project in Maui, Hawaii, from Shell WindEnergy Inc. Sempra Generation issued a press release today saying the proposed Auwahi Wind Energy project could begin construction in 2011 and commence commercial […]
Invasive Fire Ant Found at Farm in Waihee, Maui
An invasive, stinging ant called the Little Fire Ant (LFA) has been discovered on a farm in Waihee, on Maui. Agricultural officials say it appears that the ant infestation is confined to a ½-acre area on the farm and the Hawai’i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is preparing an eradication program. Although this ant species has […]