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Morning Quake Rattles Big Island Kona Coast – No Tsunami
There is NO tsunami expected following a small earthquake reported this morning off the Big Island
Kihei Man Suffers Fatal Injuries in Piilani Highway Crash
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a traffic accident on the Piilani Highway Thursday night. The man has since been identified as…
Calling All Book Lovers, The Lahaina Public Library Needs You
On July 14, the Royal Lahaina Resort oceanside at Ka’anapali Beach and the Rotary Club of Lahaina are throwing a benefit for the Lahaina Public Library.
Maui Water Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2011
An average 5.5 percent water rate increase goes into effect on Friday, July 1, 2011 for Maui water customers. The increase is expected to generate an estimated $2.9 million in additional revenues.
Big Ban Theory: Maui Monitors Fireworks as July 4th Nears
With a partial ban already in place on Oahu, and limited supplies available for purchase on Maui, we posed the question to the Fire Chief and Mayor.
Travaasa Brand Shift Made at Hotel Hāna Maui
The Hotel Hana Maui was officially rebranded today as the Travaasa Hāna. The new collection of experiential hotels …
Hawai’i Public Employee Pay Cuts Take Effect Friday
The changes take effect with the start of the new fiscal year and the implementation of the new state budget.
Maui’s Kula State Forest to Reopen
The area was initially closed on January 11, due to hazardous conditions caused by a series of storms.
Community Groups to Sue Maui Over Injection Wells
Maui community groups, represented by Earthjustice, plan to sue the County of Maui claiming ongoing violations of the Clean Water Act at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
$5 Billion 2011 Visitor Spending Continues Rebounding
According to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority yesterday, total expenditures by visitors to Hawai’i in the first five months of 2011 increased 15.3 percent, compared to the same period last year, to $5 billion.
Henry Kapono to Have CD Release Concert At Duke’s
Grammy award nominee, numerous Na Hoku Hanohano Awards winner, and island son, Henry Kapono, will offer a free CD release concert at Duke’s Beach House.
Maui Firefighters Kino and Sambrano Promoted
The promotions of Kaulana Kino and Chad Sambrano take effect on July 1, 2011.
VIDEO: Eddie P, Javin Santos and Kris Acang Prepare for War
Maui Now spoke with a few of the fighters scheduled to fight this Friday, July 1, 2011 at War Memorial. Eddie P., Javin Santos and Kris Acang along with Promoter Kiha Kaina told us what they have been doing to prepare for Friday’s event with the biggest card Maui has seen in a long time.
Charter Commission Meeting in Lahaina Rescheduled
The new meeting date is scheduled for July 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.
‘Aha Kiole Bill Among 23 Slated For Veto
The Governor said some of the measures will not work as they are written. He said others create additional work for departments without funding to carry them through.
Victorino Helps Phils Win Series versus Oakland
Shane Victorino helped Philadelphia win two of three games against Kurt Suzuki and the Oakland Athletics.
VIDEO: Ukumehame Brush Fire Contained; Sparked by Construction
Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga said the two acre fire originated when workers were cutting concrete at a pump station in the area.
107 Lanai Students Complete Personal Finance Instruction
On June 15, Alu Like Inc., a non-profit organization for Native Hawaiians, was one of several groups that made presentations to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees at a community meeting held at Lanai High and Elementary School.
Lawmakers Discuss New Mortgage Foreclosure Law
A joint informational briefing will be held this week to discuss the state’s new home mortgage foreclosure law.
Free Solar Seminar Presented By RevoluSun
On Monday, July 28, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului, RevoluSun will provide a free solar energy seminar aimed at educating homeowners, individuals, and businesses who are looking at solar as a way of reducing their electricity bills.
