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White Urges Funding for Kalakupua Playground Restoration

A bill to reallocate funding for repairs to the Kalakupua Playground at the Fourth Marine Division Park in Haʻikū will be considered at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 11.

Guzman Proposes Streamlining Agricultural Regulations

A resolution urging the county administration to adopt a unified definition of agriculture and a single process to verify a property’s use, will surface for discussion on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

1,522 Butts Removed in Keōpūolani Park Cleanup

The recent efforts are part of an awareness campaign to help support legislation for tobacco-free beaches and parks, introduced by Council Member Don Guzman last month.

Police Reclassify “Charli” Scott Case as Homicide

Maui police today re-classified the missing person case involving Carly “Charli” Scott as a homicide investigation.

Two Women, Toddler Safe After Night in Kailua Forest

Two women and a toddler are safe after becoming lost and spending the night in Kailua at the location ofter referred to as the “Bamboo Forest.”

Weekend Offers Music, Humorist, Heart Walk and Free Film

Once again, Friday has rolled around, bringing with it Brazilian world music, humorist David Sedaris, and a free screening of the film “Despicable Me.”

$950K Released for Easter Seals’ Maui Campus

Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of $950,000 in capital improvement grant funds to Easter Seals Hawaiʻi for the completion of its Maui Campus in Kahului.

Maui Police Release Lānaʻi Plane Crash Report

The report states that the cause of death for the three individuals that died in the incident has not been determined pending a coroner’s physicians report.

Police Return to Nuaʻailua in “Charli” Missing Persons Case

Special Response Team officers with the Maui Police Department and a Maui Fire Department helicopter returned to the area of Nuaʻailua Bay today where previous evidence had been recovered in a case involving missing Carly “Charli” Scott.

$1.5M Released for Heritage Hall in Pāʻia

The governor announced the release of $1.5 million for Heritage Hall, the multi-purpose community complex that honors the history and culture of the Portuguese and Puerto Rican immigrants to Maui.

$8.4M for Improvement Projects at Kahului Airport Released

The larger $4.78 million appropriation is for phase two of a restroom renovation project for facilities within the airport’s hold rooms, ticket lobby, and commuter terminal.

Hard Landing of Small Plane on Molokaʻi Under Review

The twin-engine Partenavia-P68 Observer made a hard landing at the private “Panda Airport” at around 7:45 p.m. Hawaii Time on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Maui Voyaging Canoe Weighs in at 10.3 Tons

The 62-foot double-hulled traditional sailing canoe was weighed as part of a registration process, as the vessel is readied for launch in mid-May.

Haleakalā Tops 1 Million Visitors in 2012, Generates $64 Million

Haleakalā National Park on Maui attracted 1,094,668 visitors in 2012, generating $64.4 million in spending, and supporting 736 jobs, according to information compiled in a new economic report released by the National Park Service.

UPDATE: Police Identify Motorcyclist in Fatal Baldwin Ave Crash

Maui Police have since identified the individual who died as a result of Saturday’s motorcycle accident on Baldwin Avenue as…

Lāna‘i Plane Crash: On-Scene Investigation to Wrap Monday

The on-scene investigation into Wednesday’s Lāna‘i plane crash is expected to wrap up on Monday, according to federal officials.

Maui’s Own “Glide Cam” Video

Inspired by the the famed glide-cam video which showcased the natural beauty of Kauai, a videographer has produced a video in the same vein — this time on Maui.

Investigation Underway, Plane Crash Victims Recovered

All victims of Wednesday’s plane crash on Lāna‘i have been recovered and were taken to the department’s forensic facility in Wailuku.

Man Sought for Questioning in Kihei Bank Robbery Arrested

A man that police had sought for questioning in a bank robbery reported over the weekend, was arrested last night in Pukalani.

Weekend Has Brews, Renaissance Fair, and Chocolate Baths

Another busy weekend. This one has a whale and ocean art fair, Hawaiian music, youth and community theater, a Renaissance faire and a chance to soak in chocolate.
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