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Free Pregnancy Photos Offered by Renowned Photographer
Renowned photographer Ananda Fierro is visiting Maui and on Monday, February 7th she will be photographing pregnant women along the coast of Maui’s north shore. Ananda has been photographing pregnant women on the West Coast and is thrilled expand her project to Maui. Her goal is to educate people, through the creation of compelling visual images, on the connection between nature, birth, and the human body.
Maui Child Car Seat Inspections 10:30a-1p, Jan. 22, 2011
A Maui Child Car Seat Inspections event takes place today from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului.
19% Growth for Maui November Tourism; Momentum Continues in 2011
The Hawaii Tourism Authority President/CEO Mike McCartney stated today that November was another strong month for visitor arrivals and expenditures on all island; 2011 tourism momentum expected to continue.
“Nutcracker Sweets” is a suite treat!
No holiday memory would be complete without piles of blankets, hot chocolate, and a cast of pointy-toed ballerinas pirouetting their way through the dance of the Sugarplum Fairy. “Nutcracker Sweets,” is Maui’s cunningly punning take on Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker Suite. This adaptation of the musical ballet will be performed by more than 100 youth from […]
Music, Magic & Mana
Aloha! If you enjoy being entertained and swept away in a tropical paradise, you have come to the right place! Maui is overflowing with talent, magic, music, and inspiration. Many of the world’s best musicians have homes here, and can be found frolicking around the island, especially in the winter. The local music scene is […]
Mayor’s Council on Health to Publish Health Resource Directory, Requests Health Service Information
The Mayor’s Council on Health has announced it is seeking health service information from any organization that provides health and health care services and information to the public, for inclusion in a Health Resource Directory that is being compiled. The directory will be disseminated at key locations in the community and on the County of […]
Hookipa Beach Park Half-Day Closure Monday
The County Parks and Recreation Department plans to implement a half-day closure of Hookipa Beach Park on Monday, October 25, 2010 from 5:00 a.m. to 12 noon. The temporary closure is due to work scheduled for the replacement of the existing lifeguard tower. A larger lifeguard tower will be put in place. The parking lot […]
Legally Blind Man to Compete in XTERRA World Championship Sunday
Legally blind Michael Stone is competing in the XTERRA World Championship in Maui, Hawaii this Sunday, October 24, facing greater challenges than the other participants. The 42-year-old from Boulder, Colorado will compete with the help of his friend and former XTERRA Pro Jared Berg, who yells out warnings and directions. A ten-time Ironman triathlete, Michael […]
Traffic Alert: Haleakala Highway (Re-opened at 5:10 p.m. 10/19/10)
10/19/10 5:10 p.m. Halekala Highway is now OPEN in both directions following a traffic accident just below Piimauna Street in Pukalani. Motorists can expect delays as traffic resumes its normal flow. 10/19/10 4:15p Haleakala Hwy is closed in both directions just below Piimauna St in Pukalani due to a traffic accident. There is no estimated […]
Flood Advisory for Maui until 5:15 p.m. 10/19/10
October 19, 2010 – 2:30 p.m. EVENT: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a FLOOD ADVISORY for the ISLAND OF MAUI in effect until 5:15 p.m. This Advisory may be extended beyond 5:15 p.m. if heavy rain persists. EFFECTS: Radar showed heavy rain occurring along windward West Maui, windward slopes of Haleakala from […]
VIDEO: State pushes forward with Lahaina Bypass $24 million 2nd phase
State Department of Transportation (DOT) officials and Goodfellow Bros., Inc. joined the West Maui community in celebrating the groundbreaking of the second phase of the Honoapi‘ilani Highway Realignment Project, also known as the “Lahaina Bypass.” This phase, from Lahainaluna Road to Hokiokio Place, is the second of five phases that will ultimately result in a […]
First Friday in Wailuku Town featuring GOMEGA
Tonight is First Friday in Wailuku Town. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and features GOMEGA presented by Requests Music at the Maui Thing Stage. There’s also live music beneath the banyan tree, an October-Fest beer garden and a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Iao Theater.
Elderly Kahului couple pulled from burning home called act of heroism
By Wendy Osher (Update: 6:28 p.m. 9/21/10) An elderly couple was pulled to safety after their home accidentally caught fire Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the couple’s single-story home located at 237 Molokai-Hema Street in Kahului. “It’s always sad to see,” said Acting Batallion Chief […]
VIDEO: Leading democratic gubernatorial candidates exchange words in Maui town hall meeting
By Wendy Osher The leading democratic candidates in the gubernatorial election squared off on Maui in a town hall meeting held tonight at the Iao Theatre in Wailuku. Neil Abercrombie and Mufi Hannemann spent an hour answering questions posed by the audience on issues including Civil Unions, Energy Independence, the Economy, Native Hawaiian Issues, the […]
VIDEO: Wayne Nishiki, South Maui Council, Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Wayne Nishiki, 2010 candidate for South Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, my name is Wayne Nishiki and I’m running for the South Maui council seat. I will continue to focus on jobs for our current residents, and helping our residents get through these dark economic times. Jobs can be provided not just for high-end luxury homes, but […]
VIDEO: Sol Kahoohalahala, Mayoral Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Sol Kahoohalahala, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, my name is Sol Kahoohalahala. I’m from the island of Lanai, and with your support, I’d like to be the next mayor of Maui County. There are a few things that I think we should all give serious thought to in this upcoming election. That’s considering […]
VIDEO: Mike White, Makawao Council Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Mike White, 2010 Makawao Council candidate profile, Transcript: Introduction: Good morning, my name is Mike White. I’m running for the Makawao-Haiku-Paia council seat and I’m a life-time resident of Hawaii. My family first settled on Kauai and Niihau over 160 years ago. Although I look very haole, and have a very haole name, I’ve been very […]
VIDEO: Mazie Hirono, Congressional Dist 2 Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Mazie Hirono, 2010 incumbent candidate for Congress-District 2, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, I’m Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, and I represent all of you in Congress in the 2nd Congressional District. It’s certainly my privilege to serve you in Washington D.C. I’m running for re-election, and I want you to know that I’m very, very focused on jobs and […]
VIDEO: Andrew Von Sonn, Congressional Dist 2 Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Andrew Von Sonn, 2010 candidate for Congress-District 2, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Andrew “Vsevolod” Von Sonn. Vsevolod–my middle name is my Dad’s first name, and I decided to keep that in and it will be on the ballot. My parents are immigrants. Freedom was a big issue for us always and so I have a lot of… that’s […]
Iao Valley State Park closed August 31 and September 1 for painting
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 […]