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West Maui Rep. Says “Vehicle Miles Traveled” Proposal is Unfair
The state’s VMT plan would end a fuel tax of 16 cents a gallon on drivers and instead charge them on how much they drive.
Resolutions Urge Ban on “Predatory Cosmetics Stores” in Lahaina
A House committee heard resolutions urging Maui County to immediately ban “predatory cosmetics stores” from doing business in Lahaina.
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Maui County Health Centers Get $5.9 Million
The US Department of Health and Human Services will award 14 community health centers in Hawai‘i federal funding totaling more than $28.7 million.
Recruitment Opens for Conservation Enforcement Officers
Recruitment begins today for Conservation and Resource Enforcement Officers. The positions do not require any previous law enforcement experience
DEA in Hawai‘i Warns Public of Practitioner Scam
The Drug Enforcement Administration in Honolulu is urging its DEA-registered practitioners to be cautious of a new practitioner scam.
Maui Mayor Proposes FY 2020 Budget
Total county funds, including bonds for FY 2020, are estimated at $780.8 million, a $22.5 million increase, or 3%, more than the FY 2019 council-approved budget of $758.3 million.
Maui Hotels Still Lead State Despite Daily Rate Decline
Maui County hotels reported a decline in RevPAR to $337 (-4.5%) in February but led the state overall. Both ADR ($420) and occupancy (80.3) decreased.
A&B Maui Ag Sale Proceeds Fund Land Under Home Depot, Honolulu
A&B financed the $42 million purchase with proceeds from its December 2018 sale of agricultural lands on Maui.
Freshman Class is Largest in UH Mānoa’s History
UH Mānoa received nearly 16,000 first-year applications for admission to the 2019 fall semester, a 66% increase over last year’s record of freshman applications
Teen Named Maui Boys & Girls Club “Youth of the Year”
Chassen Kosi-Cortez has been named the Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui making him this year’s recipient of a $2,500 scholarship.
Kahoma Resident Critically Injured in Structure Fire
A 47-year-old female resident was found to have sustained major burns to over 50% of her body.
Removal of 30 Hazardous Trees at Waihou, Makawao
Nearly 30 trees will be removed along portions of Olinda and Piʻiholo Roads near the Waihou Spring Forest Reserve to improve safety in and around the area.
Rule Changes Proposed to Address Overcrowding at Molokini
Input on overcrowding impacts at Molokini, a popular destination for snorkeling and dive tours off Maui, was heard at a public scoping meeting last night.
Pi‘ilani Highway Lane Closures, March 25 to April 5
Maui motorists are advised of lane closures on Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei between Kaonoulu and E Waipuilani beginning Monday, March 25, 2019 through April 5.
UPDATE/LOCATED: Missing Man Last Seen in Haʻikū, Maui
Jason Gouveia was last seen in the area of Holomua Road in Haʻikū. He operates a black 2004 Toyota Tacoma with Hawaiʻi License plates LHX 351.
Search of Pukalani Home Nets Two Arrests on Drug Charges
Two people, 31 year old Kapua Harrell and 35 year old Sherron Falces, were both arrested for multiple narcotics offenses.
State Historic Preservation Division to Implement “I Mua Mondays”
The state says I Mua Mondays will help to eliminate distractions and help SHPD staff to expedite processing of project reviews and other essential work
LA Rams v Dallas Cowboys at Aloha Stadium, Aug.17
The Los Angeles Rams today announced that they will play a pre-season game at Aloha Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday Aug. 17, 2019 at 4 p.m. HST.
MACC Screening March 24: “Rise of the Wahine”
In the years following the passage of Title IX, a lawmaker, coach and team captain in Hawai‘i fought for the rights of young women to play sports.
“Honolulu Skylark” Passes Away March 20
Jacqueline Leilani “Honolulu Skylark” Rossetti, who spent more than 40 years in the broadcast media, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Honolulu.
