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The state kicked off its stop flu at school campaign today with more than 68,000 students expected to participate at 334 school clinics across the state between now and December 3rd, 2009.  The H1N1 flu vaccination clinics, meantime, are scheduled to begin in mid-November with parental consent forms to go out the week of October […]

Honolulu’s Rail Transit Project reached what is being called a “critical federal milestone” today.  The Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) approved the project application to enter Preliminary Engineering. U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, who made the announcement said, “The competition for Preliminary Engineering among our nation’s cities is fierce.  This approval is, in large part, a […]

Services have been set for two brothers and their cousin who were victims of a single-car crash last week in Waihee. Brothers Na’ilima Jacob Henry Kana, 20, and Jared Kalamaku Kana, 17, along with their cousin Tyson Kepo’ikai Latham, 20, will be laid to rest at a small cemetery in Keanae. The three succumbed to […]

The damages from a home fire in Kihei over the weekend are estimated to be in the $6 million range. Batallion Chief Jeff Schaffer with the Maui Fire Department said the fire caused extensive damage to the 2-story dwelling, but the cause remained under investigation. The multimillion dollar structure had a total 6,000 square feet […]

A group of entertainers on Maui have joined forces to help raise funds for tsunami and earthquake relief in Samoa.  Members of the Maui-based band “Off Tomorrow” who are originally from American Samoa, launched the “Samoa Tomorrow” fundraising effort to bring awareness and relief to those affected by the September 29, 2009 events. The band’s […]

A six-acre brush fire in Olinda Friday is being attributed to a downed power line.  The incident was reported at 12:27 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009.  County officials say a large tree limb fell onto a power line, which then ignited grass along an access road in the area. Strong, swirling winds, then pushed […]

The Maui County Water Resources Committee will meet on Monday, October 5, 2009, to deliberate a proposed bill allowing water from the Hamakuapoko Wells to be utilized for Upcountry customers during times of drought. Representatives from the Department of Water Supply, and Health Department were invited to discuss residents’ concerns related to water quality of […]

A deadly crash in Waihee Wednesday night claimed the life of a third person.  Authorities say the back seat passenger from the single car collision died Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2009 at 12:35 p.m.  The victim was identified as 17-year-old Jared Kalamaku Kana of Waihee.  Jared was the younger brother of the driver, 20-year-old Nailima […]

Maui Electric Company is requesting a rate increase for Maui County customers in 2010.  The 9.7% increase translates to $28.2 million.  The funds generated are projected for use toward capital improvement projects and increased operating and maintenance costs. If the full request is approved by the PUC, a typical residential home on Maui would see […]

Motorists are reminded that partial road closures go into effect this afternoon (Thursday, October 01, 2009)  in Kahului to accommodate the Maui County Fair Parade Route.  Beginning at 4:15 p.m., portions of Kaahumanu and Kanaloa Avenues will be closed.  Motorists should plan accordingly.  It is estimated that there will be approximately 3,000 parade participants including […]

At least one Red Cross volunteer from Maui will be traveling to Samoa tomorrow to assist in relief efforts in the quake and tsunami damaged regions of American Samoa.  Other Hawaii Red Cross volunteers are on standby in anticipation of deploying to help those affected. The American Red Cross has a Disaster Relief Fund established […]

A panel of professionals on Maui will update the pubic on the impacts of potential furloughs facing the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.  Earlier this week, the state announced the temporary restoration of 22 plant quarantine inspector positions that were initially slated for elimination.  The temporary reprieve is good for a single year, but does not […]

The Maui Police Department will host the first in a series of Town Hall meetings tonight in Pukalani to address problems in the community and the direction of the new administration.  Tonight’s meeting runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani. Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta and Deputy […]

Residents of Molokai will have a chance to weigh in tonight (Wednesday, September 30, 2009) on the Mayor’s Proposed budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center. “These meetings give the public a chance to let us know what they feel is important for their […]

The County of Maui has launched a new kayaking program for children and young adults with disabilities.  The adaptive kayaking program is run by the Department of parks and Recreation and gives disabled youth a chance to participate in the therapeutic ocean sport.  The next session is free and will be held November 21th in […]

The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture has announced the temporary restoration of 22 plant quarantine inspector positions that were slated to be eliminated as part of the state’s effort to close a nearly $900 million budget shortfall.  In August, 50 of the state’s 83 agricultural inspectors were issued Reduction-In-Force notices.  The revision will allow the department […]

Pampanga Food Corporation, an Anaheim, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 28,470 pounds of a frozen skinless sausage cooked cured pork longanisa product because it was inadvertently packaged with an incorrect label and may contain undeclared allergens, anchovies and/or sardines, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Anchovies and sardines are […]

The Pukalani Branch of American Savings Bank closed early today (Friday, September 25, 2009) after a pickup truck ran into the store front this afternoon.  The incident was reported at 1:37 p.m. Authorities say a 69-year-old man driving the 2009 black Chevy Colorado pickup did not complain of any injuries following the incident. Fire personnel […]

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously reported Assistant U.S. Attorney Florence “Flo” Nakakuni to the full Senate to be the next U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii. If confirmed by the full Senate, Nakakuni would be Hawaii’s first female U.S. Attorney. U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye who joined in making the announcement today said, “There is […]

Total visitor arrivals in August 2009 were virtually unchanged from the same time last year according to statistics released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.  Oahu fared the best with a 1.6 % increase in total arrivals; but total visitations decreased for Hawai’i island (-8%), Kaua’i (-5.2%) and Maui (-2.4%) in August 2009. Here on […]