Featured

At least 5,000 people are expected to attend tonight’s Santana concert on Maui, according to venue officials. With thousands of fans expected to be in attendance, the MACC has provided some tips for concert goers and motorists in the area.

The Ocean Sciences team from Maui High School advances to the National competition after winning the regional Aloha Bowl over the weekend.

A new National Park Service report for 2011 shows tourism at Maui’s Haleakalā National Park generated more than $68 million for the local economy. The report further notes that the spending supported 836 jobs in the local area.

A tattoo artist, two restaurants, a zip lining activity, and a transportation company were among the top winners of the annual 2013 Mayor’s Small Business Awards.

The Old Wailuku Post Office, described as a “money pit” by Mayor Alan Arakawa, sat vacant for several administrations. Now, plans are being considered for a nine story structure in its place.

“Like us he is committed to developing clean renewable sources of energy for the community, wants to strengthen the visitor industry and improve local infrastructure and the overall quality of life for the people there.”

The governor today announced the release of $50 million for a portion of the Kahului Airport Access Road on Maui, and $600,000 for the demolition and relocation of the Kahului Harbor District Office.

The peak for the whalewatch season is yet to come, according to data compiled by the Pacific Whale Foundation. The largest number of sightings on Saturday was at Pu’u Olai where 327 whales were counted, including 15 calves.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service, which is seeking approval for the proposed designation, will make a presentation before the council’s Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee during a meeting set to start at 9 a.m.

A blessing ceremony was held today, marking the completion of the 21-megawatt Auwahi wind farm in Ulupalakua. The project’s eight wind turbines are capable of generating enough electricity to power 10,000 local homes.

Richard L.K. Vance, 25, and Michael Santino Sobel, 28, were both charged with first degree robbery and terroristic threatening, as well as kidnapping. They were being held in lieu of $105,000 each.

The awards stem from two separate incidents involving rescues from burning homes in Kahului and Lahaina. Individuals honored include: Officer Jun Hattori, Officer Erik Losvar, Officer Gershom Slonim, Officer Randy Takayama , Officer Darryl Honda, Sergeant Kimberly Masse; Officer Clement Antonio; Officer Mathew Brown; and Officer Robert Corpuz.

A 42-year-old Makawao man returned to his white Ford truck after shopping at Costco to find a man and woman in the front seat of his truck, rummaging through the vehicle.

An unoccupied cottage located at 355 Kaluanui Road was washed away by the heavy rains, among other incidents during the floods.

Police say the men, ages 25 and 28, are believed to have been involved with the incident. As of Thursday afternoon, no charges were filed, and the investigation was still ongoing.

Water customers in Upcountry, Maui are being urged to conserve water following a waterline break caused by heavy rains earlier today. Jacky Takakura, Administrative Officer for the Maui Department of Water Supply said the 12-inch waterline washed out during the heavy rains in the area.

Missed last night’s episode of Top Chef? Wondering if Sheldon made it through part one of the finale? Click here to find out.

Among the key items that were raised during the address were the mayor’s request for the council to approve a 5% across-the-board rate hike in water fees for Maui County.

A Makawao man is accused of using an envelope opener to slit the victim’s neck during a holiday gathering at an apartment complex on Wainee Street.

A $17 million federal grant will help the state repair roads and highways damaged by heavy rain, floods, and landslides on Maui and Kauai in late February and early March last year.