#The Maui News

Keiki hula students showcased their style and grace in the 19th Annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition on Nov. 13-15 at the Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel. Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi under the direction of nā kumu hula ʻIliahi & Haunani Joy Paredes was honored with Master and Miss Overall Hula O Nā Keiki titles.

By Wendy Osher Contemporary Hawaiian musicians, Cecilio & Kapono, are sharing early Thanksgiving cheer with the homeless community and transitional residents of Maui County.  The duo will visit Wailuku’s Ka Hale A ke Ola Homeless Resource Center on Friday, November 20, 2009, where they will perform a free concert and talk story with residents. The […]

Phillies All-Star and Maui native, Shane Victorino returns home to host a Second Annual Celebrity Golf Classic this weekend.  The event takes place this Saturday, November 21st at noon at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort and will benefit the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation. Last year, the Golf Classic hosted by the Flyin’ Hawaiian, raised […]

The state Department of Transportation’s Highways and Airports Divisions will be partnering with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on a safety awareness campaign called “Tie One On For Safety.”  All state vehicles from these divisions will display a red ribbon until the end of the year as a commitment to remind people about the dangers […]

The state issued an updated economic report that predicts gradual recovery for Hawaii.  The state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, says it expects the national recession and the sharp decreases in visitor expenditures to continue to affect Hawaii’s economy.  In its latest quarterly report released on Tuesday, the DBEDT forecasts a 3.3 percent […]

More than $4 million in state funds were released for improvements to public libraries across the state. The Majority of the funds, $2,570,000, will be used to finance additional design and construction costs for energy efficiency projects at public libraries statewide. Governor Linda Lingle also released $77,000 in additional construction funds for the replacement of […]

A tour helicopter made an emergency landing in a Kahului cane field Monday afternoon when the pilot experienced an engine problem. The Federal Aviation Administration says the Eurocopter EC-130 Rotocraft, was operated by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. There were six passengers and a pilot aboard the craft at the time of the incident. No injuries were […]

The Countywide Policy Plan – the first phase of Maui County’s General Plan update – was passed out of the Planning Committee yesterday and will now be sent to the full Council for adoption. The document outlines the county’s vision for the next 20 years, including details on diversified economy, sustainable environmental practices and recognition […]

Multiple fire engines and 2 water tankers were dispatched to a fire first reported at 2:35 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2009, at the SOS Metals Island Recycling facility located at the Central Maui Baseyard on Mokulele Highway. Firefighters brought the blaze under control around 3:50 p.m.  The fire was approximately 50 feet to the nearest […]

Maui Flood Warning CANCELLED The National Weather Service CANCELLED a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Maui in Maui County at 8:41 p.m. Thursday. The entire state, however, remains  under a FLOOD WATCH, which has been extended until Friday afternoon. MECO Update: By 6:30 a.m. Friday, Maui Electric Company had restored power to the […]

The Maui Police Department arrested three Maui teens in connection with the burglary of Waihee Elementary School last week. Two boys ages 14 and 16 from Wailuku, and a 14 year old Waihee boy were charged yesterday with eight counts of Burglary II and two counts of Attempted Burglary II.  They have since been released […]

Maui’s Shane Victorino is the winner of a second Rawlings Gold Glove Award.  The Phillies outfielder and Maui native takes the honor for a second year in a row. Rawlings Sporting Goods announced the 2009 winners for the National League earlier today. The award is presented annually to a total of 18 players, covering each […]

By Wendy Osher [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4Ts-poUxA /] [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSpKjS2E_dk /] Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares issued a proclamation at a Veteran’s Day Commemorative Event at the Queen Kaahumanu Center in Kahului today.  The 2009 Maui Veterans Day event was hosted by the Maui Sons & Daughters of Nisei Veterans and included historic displays, memorabilia, and recognition of […]

By Wendy Osher The proposed High School in Kihei is one step closer to reality as the State Department of Education moved forward in filing an Environmental Impact Statement preparation notice. The DOE plans to develop the South Maui High School on 77 acres of undeveloped land, mauka of the Piilani Highway and the Piilani […]

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) announced today that Moloka’i water users in the Ho’olehua area need to reduce their water usage by 50% while DHHL works to recharge their water reservoir and completes repairs at the Kala’e well site. There are two wells at the Kala’e site and both pumps are under repair.  […]

Two Schofield Barracks soldiers were killed this week while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 29-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Mathew C. Heffelfinger of Kimberly, Idaho and 24-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Earl R. Scott III of Jacksonville, Fla., died November 8, 2009 in Tikrit. The men sustained injuries when their OH-58D helicopter crashed. They were assigned to the […]

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the FLASH FLOOD WATCH for ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS in effect through late Thursday night.  A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. EFFECTS:  Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop as a strong upper level low develops north of the […]

A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a single car crash in West Maui early this morning.  19-year-old Edyngton Naki Jr. of Lahaina died at the scene of the accident as a result on injuries sustained in the crash. The accident was reported at 2:19 a.m. on Wainee Street.  Authorities say the man was traveling […]

The state broke ground today on a new Hold Cargo and Light Industrial Building at Hilo International Airport.  The 60,000 square-foot, steel-framed building will be used to accommodate delivery and transport of goods into Hilo. State officials with the Department of Transportation say the project also includes the construction of a 50,000 square-yard apron as […]

The Maui Historical Society hosts a 9th annual fundraiser, “E Ho’oulu Aloha – To Grow in Love” on Saturday, November 28, 2009.  The concert includes will known local entertainers who will be performing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Bailey House Museum and the historic Yokouchi residence in Wailuku. Uluwehi […]