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The Royal Order of Kamehameha Kahehili Chapter IV on Maui honored King Kamehameha in an Ali’i Sunday service at Wai’ola Church in Lahaina over the weekend.  The event is one of several being held across the island and the state to commemorate the accomplishments of Kamehameha I. In attendance were members of the Royal Order, […]

The week of festivities surrounding King Kamehameha’s birth, wraps up on Saturday, June 13, 2009 with Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa’u Parade and Ho’olaulea on Front Street in Lahaina. Parade Marshals Adelaide Ka-iwi Ku-amu Sylva and Henrietta He-neli Ma-huna were selected because of their command of the Hawaiian Language.  Both are 95-year-old Lahaina natives who grew […]

Proposed improvements to the Hana Highway will be discussed at a meeting hosted by the state Department of Transportation this week. The project proposes to widen lanes, construct paved shoulders and install guardrails at a culvert bridge near the Uakea Road intersection. The one lane bridge, originally constructed in 1915, will be widened to two […]

Tennis enthusiasts have a new place to play upcountry.  The County of Maui held a blessing Tuesday after completing $2.5 million worth of infrastructure improvements at the Kula Community Center. The project included realignment of the driveway, installation of a water line and infrastructure work to address issues associated with the sloping terrain.  The project […]

Public meetings will be held in June to discuss the proposed Advanced Technology Solar Telescope atop Haleakala on Maui.  The National Science Foundation is considering funding the construction of the telescope that would be 142.8 feet high and 84 feet in diameter.  The solar telescope would be located atop the summit on lands managed by […]

A new report released by the U.S. Geological Survey says climate change could pose a threat to Hawaii’s endangered Honeycreeper population. According to the study, increased temperatures in Hawaii’s mountains would likely result in deadly non-native bird diseases creeping up the mountains. Researchers say current populations enjoy cool, high-elevations where mosquitoes do not thrive; but […]

Authorities identified the man who died in a fatal fall near the crater yesterday as long-time Maui resident and experienced horseman, Edward Wilson. A visitor reported the incident at around 1 p.m. on the Halemau’u Trail in the Summit District of Haleakala National Park. County spokesperson Mahina Martin said the man fell approximately 100 feet […]

Pacific Radio Group’s newest station, Native 92.5, Maui’s Island Music Station, unveils a fresh five-person lineup. Longtime radio personality Kawika “KawikaVeeka” Duey takes on a dual duty as the station’s Program Director and morning man.  As the veteran voice of the station, KawikaVeeka builds upon his 10 years of experience in the local radio industry.  […]

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 […]

Today is World Hepatitis Day. In observance, the State Department of Health is offering free Hepatitis B and C screenings today to help raise awareness and support for improvements in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.  Individuals can visit the Wailuku Health center or call Aloha United Way 211 to find the free screening location nearest them. […]

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 […]

Governor Linda Lingle informed all state department heads today of the immediate need to implement a further 2 percent reduction on discretionary spending for the remainder of FY09, in light of an anticipated reduction in the revenue forecast, legislative actions taken during the 2009 session and the need to meet the balanced budget requirement of […]

The Honoapiilani Highway is now open, however, motorists can expect a delay in traffic.  The road was reopened at 3:05 p.m. The accident was reported shortly before 2:20 p.m. inthe area of the Pali Tunnel.  Authorities say the accident involved three vehicles and there were multiple injuries. (Updated at 3:08 p.m. HST Monday, May 18, […]

The Maui County Council unanimously passed an amended budget on first reading this afternoon.  Council Chair Danny Mateo said that not everybody got what they wanted, but “during these tough economic times, the bottom line is to live within one’s means and take an efficient approach.” The council reinstated $4 million in funding for road […]

Maui Land and Pineapple Company (MLP) President and CEO Robert Webber today announced his plans to resign. The resignation is effective May 22.  Webber was appointed to the post in January of this year and was filing the vacancy created by the resignation of David Cole in November. Webber joined MLP in May of 2006 […]

The Island Dodge dealership on Maui is among the list of 789 dealers that could be cut under a restructuring plan filed by Chrysler today.  The dealers included on the list represent 14 percent of the company’s sales volume. Subject to court approval, the dealers would discontinue the sale of Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep vehicles […]

Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) received federal funds to employ 65 low income youth for the summer. The funds were made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Applications are being accepted for youth between the ages of 16 and 24. Employment is good for six weeks beginning in June with the private and public […]

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 […]

A Maui Resident is one of four people from Hawaii added to the list of confirmed swine flu cases.  The additional cases bring to 10 the total number of confirmed H1N1 virus confirmations in the state. The Maui Resident is an adult, who actually tested positive while in Washington State.  The patient became ill while […]

The University of Hawaii at Manoa will forego the traditional handshake at the weekend Spring Commencement Ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center. The precaution is being taken to protect against the spread of viruses including the H1N1 influenza already present in Hawaii. The University will also have hand wipes and hand washing stations available at […]