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Maui’s Employee Count Decreases, Pay Stabilizes
According to the US Census Bureau, total business establishments in Maui decreased 2% from 4,422 establishments in 2005 to 4,332 in 2010.
Other UH Employees to Face Investigation Re Stevie Wonder
As many as six more University of Hawaii officials in different departments may face review in their respective roles to the botched Stevie Wonder fundraising concert.
Maui Costco Gas Opens at Low $3.99
Costco Wholesale on Maui opened a gas station this morning, selling regular unleaded gas at $3.99 and premium for $4.19 for a gallon.
Maui’s Operation Kill Pill Nets 6 Grand Jury Indictments
Grand jury indictments were obtained against six individuals who were identified in an undercover operation aimed at addressing the illegal distribution of prescription pills and other narcotics at Kalama Park in South Maui.
Storm Damaged Hana Highway Repairs Begin
Repairs will begin on Monday, July 16, 2012, and will include work along the Hana Highway at mileposts 10.4, 14, and 16.
Hana Surfers Finish 1-2 at ASP 3-Star Event
A pair of Hana surfers found themselves locked in a championship duel Sunday of an Association of Surfing Professionals three-star event in El Salvador.
Bio-Logical Capital Looking To Buy Hana Ranch
The Honolulu Civil Beat is reporting today that the San Francisco-based Bio-Logical Capital is interested in buying the Hana Ranch.
Daniel to Become Remnant Low by Thursday
Tropical Storm Daniel is expected to transition into a remnant low by Thursday, when it will be approximately 700 miles East South East of Hilo, Hawai’i.
Aerial Luminary, Sky Lantern Ban Becomes Law
The lanterns, authorities say, can remain airborne for over four minutes, and pose a potential hazard by interfering with aircraft, flying into power lines, landing on roof tops, and landing in combustible vegetation posing a brush fire risk.
Fire Burns Condo Unit at ‘Iao Parkside
The Red Cross was activated a mother and father, along with their 3 children who resided in the unit. Crews were called to the scene at 8:10 a.m. to find a fire in the kitchen of a unit located at 71 Kopi Lane.
Maui Lani Brushfire Burns 2 Acres
The blaze burned up to the edge of the road and came within 50-feet from the nearest homes.
Kapalua on National List of Best Beach Vacations
Kapalua Beach on Maui was selected for its stunning beauty and abundance of coral and tropical fish in nearshore waters.
Four Rescued from Capsized Boat at Honokohau Bay
Authorities say four men were aboard the 25-foot fishing boat when the incident occurred. The incident was reported at 2:49 p.m. about 200 yards offshore.
Maui Senators Appointed to PUC’s Energy Planning Advisory Group
The Public Utilities Commission has appointed Senators Roz Baker and J. Kalani English as members to the newly created Hawaiian Electric Companies’ Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Advisory Group.
Kaheawa Wind Farm Second Phase Goes Online
Commercial operations began yesterday for First Wind’s 21 megawatt Kaheawa Wind II project above Maalaea.
57th Annual Makawao Rodeo Runs Through Sunday
The 57th Annual Makawao Rodeo got underway Thursday and runs through Sunday at Oskie Rice Arena. The event is run by the Maui Roping Club & Auxiliary.
Revitalizing Wailuku – “One Bite at a Time”
Pop-ups, those whimsical specialty food events that spring up at a moment’s notice are all the rage on the mainland, but until now, they’ve been few and far between on Maui.
Maui Police Launch Choice Mentorship Program for Youth
Under the program, Maui officers in the Kihei District and other participating agencies volunteer as mentors for at-risk youth for a full year.
Scam Fundraiser Uses Guise of Well Known Maui Hālau
The latest reports involve individuals selling jewelry claiming the funds are for a trip to Tahiti for dancers from the hālau of well-known international entertainer and Kumu Hula Keali`i Reichel, whom they claim is gravely ill.
Woman Rescued after Fall in ‘Iao Valley
The 18-year-old woman from North Carolina sustained lower back, leg injuries, scrapes and bruises during the fall from rocks in the valley.
