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Tree Hazard Forces Temporary Closure of Maui’s Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park on Maui will be closed beginning Wednesday, August 24, 2011, due to tree hazards caused by erosion.
UPDATE: Molokai Fire Burns 20 Acres / 911 Service Restored
Maui firefighters continue mop-up operations at two Molokai brushfires. For a brief period earlier this afternoon, 911 phone service on Molokai was interrupted because of fire damage to Hawaiian Tel equipment.
Gingrich Challenges Seabury Students to Become Historians
Gingrich challenged students to re-read both the Declaration of Independence and Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address from 1865.
International Space Shuttle Visible Sept 3-5
The next time that Maui County residents will have an opportunity to view the International Space Station (ISS) will be September 3-5, according to Johnson Space Center.
Man Fighting Fish Rescued From Capsized Kayak
A 59-year-old Upcountry man was fighting a fish about a mile off shore when his kayak capsized and sunk. In an unrelated incident a visitor on a stand up paddle board…
UPDATE: Truck Downs Power Lines Just Prior to Launiupoko Fire
The blaze originated near the scene of a truck accident off of Kai Hele Ku Road. A passing landscaping truck drove off with its boom extended, taking down power lines, and flipping over.
5.9 Earthquake Shakes Virginia
The preliminary magnitude of the quake was measured at 5.9, and at a very shallow depth of 1 km. It was located 41 miles from Richmond, VA. and 83 miles from Washington DC.
Lunas Bounce Back With Win; Sabers, Warriors Lose
Lahainaluna defeated Keaau, but Kamehameha-Maui lost at Kapaa and Maui High lost at Waiakea iin tuneup games for the MIL football season that kicks off this week.
Survey of WWII Aircraft, Shipwrecks Focuses on Maui’s South Shore
The items will be used to evaluate wrecks for deterioration, and will help to identify when artifacts have been moved or go missing.
New Heart Program on Maui Allows Treatment On-Island
Maui Memorial Medical Center becomes the first neighbor island hospital in the state to offer this level of care for coronary artery disease. The new healthcare treatment program targets acute and emergent problems in heart disease, specifically heart attacks.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After Two 7+ Vanuatu Quakes
Hawaii remains clear of any tsunami threat following two large quakes and several smaller tremors in the Vanuatu Islands region this morning.
Matson Lowers Fuel Surcharge 2% for Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia
Effective August 28, Matson says it will reduce its fuel surcharge by two percentage points for its services to Hawaii.
Auwahi Wind Farm Goals to be Presented at Ulupalakua Cares
Following its completion in 2012, the 21-megawatt wind farm aims to take advantage of the wind-rich environment of Ulupalakua Ranch.
Maui Landfill Gas Utilization Project Could Power 500 Homes
In a move toward a lighter carbon footprint, the County of Maui wants to turn the methane gas it generates at the Central Maui Landfill into electricity. The project could generate enough electricity to power approximately 500 homes.
Fernanda Weakens, Could Bring Rain on Monday Approach
Fernanda expected to continue to weaken, becoming a post tropical remnant low by Saturday, according to forecasters. At 11 a.m., the center of the storm was located about 700 miles ESE of the Big Island.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 6+ Japan Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii following a large magnitude quake near the east coast of Honshu Japan. The quake was initially reported to be 6.8, but the USGS has the magnitude listed at 6.5.
Cycle To The Sun: Saturday’s ‘Grueling’ Maui Race
Cyclists from all over the world will descend on Maui this weekend, to compete in one of the world’s steepest, most challenging bicycle races.
Delinquent Taxpayers Will Lose Homeowner’s Exemption
With the real property tax deadline this Monday, August 22, the County of Maui is reminding the public of a recent law change that states that delinquent taxpayers will lose their homeowner’s exemption, resulting in high taxes.
Victorino Hits 13th Homer in Loss to Arizona
Shane Victorino hit his 13th home run of the season but it was not eneough to prevent Philadelphia from suffering a 3-2 loss to Arizona.
Hawaii’s Largest Energy Conference Coming Sept 13-15
Leaders and experts at the forefront of the global clean energy movement will come from around the world to attend the 3rd Annual Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo held at the Hawaii Convention Center next month.
