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Posted by Wendy Osher The state Department of Transportation today celebrated the completion of a $17 million Apron Pavement Structural Improvement project at the Kahului Airport on Maui.  A majority of funds totaling $15 million were provided through the Federal Aviation Administration in the form of a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. […]

The Maui County Council’s Water Resources Committee will consider the use of the Piiholo South Well as a potential new water source for Upcountry Maui residents.  The item comes up for consideration at a special meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers. “Discussion on this matter is preliminary, and the focus of […]

By Wendy Osher Maui’s economic picture is marked by an impressive tourism industry rebound, according to First Hawaiian Bank economic advisor and Hawaii Pacific University professor Dr. Leroy Laney, who was the featured speaker at the 36th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Economic Outlook Forum, held at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului on Thursday. [flashvideo […]

By Wendy Osher Reggae roots music hits the Maui stage this weekend with a concert featuring Big Mountain.  But before they perform for the general public, the are treating some very lucky Maui fans to a Private Session at 3’s Bar & Grill in Kihei tonight, Thursday, September 2, 2010.  Loyal listeners had a chance […]

Pacific Radio Group and the University of Hawaii Maui College join forces again to provide LIVE, up-to-the-minute coverage of the 2010 election returns.  A live simulcast of election results and commentary will be provided on KNUI AM 900 and the University of Hawaii Maui College’s, MCTV Cable 55.  Live wall-to-wall coverage of both the September 18th Primary […]

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close ‘Iao Valley State Park on Tuesday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 1 while it is painting railings along the main walkways and bridge that lead to the garden area, lookout shelter and stream trail.  State officials say the park closure is needed to ensure […]

A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a two-car collision on the Haleakala Highway on Maui. David K. Dutro, 75, of Puklanai, suffered life threatening injuries from the crash and died shortly after being transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center. The accident was reported at 11:26 a.m. on Sunday, August 29th, on the Haleakala […]

By Wendy Osher There will be three less polling sites on Maui this election year.  The precinct consolidation will result in the closure of polling places at the Ulupalakua Ranch workshop, the Kaulana Pueo Church in Huelo and the Kahului Hongwanji in central Maui.  That leaves Maui County will at total of 40 polling sites.  […]

Mayor Charmaine Tavares signed a new bill into law designed to streamline the subdivision process. Tavares says the measure is expected to expedite the return of hundreds in the construction trade back to work. The bill was introduced to the Maui County Council in September 2009 at the request of Tavares. It was designed to […]

The deadline for new voters to register to vote in the upcoming Primary Election on September 18, is this Thursday, August 19, 2010.    Completed voter registration forms must be turned in to the appropriate city/county clerk by 4:30 p.m. on August 19th or postmarked by 12 midnight if mailed. Wikiwiki Voter Registration forms are available […]

An environmental impact statement preparation notice has been filed for the Maui Research and Technology Park master plan update.  The idea for the facility was conceived in the 1980s to diversify the economic and employment base on Maui beyond tourism and agriculture. The current park employs about 400 people on 432 acres and is only […]

By Wendy Osher The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is proposing to construct two new replacement water tanks along Omaopio Road in Kula.  Currently, residents living along the road have a limited storage capacity of potable water for their domestic and agricultural use.  In addition to increasing storage capacity, the project is also […]

Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares will meet with a group of 10 international women leaders over the weekend as part of the East-West Center’s 2010 Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar.  Tavares was invited to speak at the event which includes participation from visiting members traveling from Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the U.S. mainland. The women […]

Maui Electric Company will host a community meeting tonight to provide information on a proposed electrical line extension project in South Maui.  The meeting will include a presentation on the project from representatives at Maui Electric and planning consultants with the firm Munekiyo & Hiraga, Inc. Company officials will discuss alternative routes for the new 69 kV […]

By Wendy Osher  (4:30p 8/11/10 Update):  Battalion Chief Karl Kubo called the Ukumehame brush fire 90% contained. Crews will continue to monitor the area tonight. (Update: 9:45 a.m. 8/11/10) Maui firefighters are now conducting mop-up operations after two fires in West Maui forced the four hour closure of the Honoapiilani Highway last night.  A fire […]

By Wendy Osher  (Update: 9:45 a.m. 8/11/10) Maui firefighters are now conducting mop-up operations after two fires in West Maui forced the four hour closure of the Honoapiilani Highway last night.  A fire at Ukumehame burned a total of 20 acres, while a separate blaze at Launiupoko burned an estimated 2 acres and burned two […]

Posted by Wendy Osher After years of legal wrangling, water is being partially restored today at Na Wai Eha in the West Maui mountains.  The release by Wailuku Water Company and Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company was ordered by the state water commission as a result of a contested case hearing initiated by several Maui […]

By Wendy Osher (Update 6:10 a.m. 8/9/10) Many Wailuku residents woke up to the smell of smoke this morning (Monday, August 9, 2010).  County officials have confirmed a small flare up of the 30 acre Mac Nut fire off of the Kahekili Highway at around 6 a.m today.  The fire was first reported Saturday afternoon […]

By Wendy Osher (4:15 p.m. 8/6/10) The Kehalani fire that started just before midnight, remains at 60 acres and no injuries are reported.  There was damage reported to waterlines connected to the ‘Iao Water Treatment Facility, which has been shut down while lines are repaired.  The shutdown does not currently affect water customers in the area. Fire […]

By Wendy Osher A hui of unions representing a variety of trades including laborers, electricians and masons is publicly supporting a new face in the Maui Mayor’s race.  The brotherhood of the Maui Construction Union Trades announced their endorsement today of Randy Piltz for Mayor during a press conference held at the Maui Carpenters Union […]