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VIDEO: Council Chair Mateo–Hope offered in County Address
Council Chair Danny Mateo said the State of the County Address presented by Mayor Arakawa, offered hope to the people of Maui.
Piilani Highway Traffic Update 12:47 p.m. 2/25/11
The Piilani Highway at Welakahao Road in Kihei is now OPEN at 12:45 p.m.
19 near Earth Asteroids Discovered with Haleakala Telescope
The asteroid discovery is the most made by a single telescope on a given night. Scientists say the record number not only shows the power of the telescope, but…
3.6 Magnitude Quake Rattles Waimanalo, Oahu
The US Geological Survey now says the quake was a 3.6 magnitude tremor centered 2 miles South West of Waimanalo, Oahu.
CENSUS 2010: Maui County Population Increased 21%
The U.S. Census Bureau today released detailed 2010 Census population totals and demographic characteristics to the governor and leadership of the state legislature in Hawaii.
Kihei, Lahaina Top U.S. Vacation Rental Hot Spots
Kihei secures the top Hawaii spot at number four in the nation. Lahaina is eighth in the U.S.
Wailuku Elementary Closed; Power Restored to 1100
Approximately 1100 customers including Wailuku Elementary School and surrounding residential areas were affected.
Hawaiian Studies Lecture on Joseph Mokuohai Poepoe
The Hawaiian Studies Department at UHMCC presents a lecture tonight on Hawaiian cultural advocate Joseph Mokuohai Poepoe.
Former Hawaii standouts attending NFL combine
A trio of recent Hawaii standouts will be seeking to gain the attention of pro scouts and coaches as the NFL Scouting Combines begins today in Indianapolis.
Civil Unions Supporters Praise Passage of historic Hawaii Law
Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie today put his signature on the state s Civil Unions bill, effectively legalizing unions for same sex couples.
Maui County Reduces Smoking Rate to 15.8 Percent
The 15.8 percent tobacco smoking rate on Maui compares favorably to a 25 percent national rate according…
Arakawa to Deliver State of County Address Feb 25, 2011
During his inaugural address in January, Arakawa said he would be looking at opening concessions at county parks, aggressively pursuing government grants and becoming a leader in the field of agricultural technology.
Honoapiilani Highway Traffic Accident Update 2:45 p.m. 2/23/11
The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions. Police were alternating traffic for about one hour and forty minutes following a traffic accident earlier this afternoon.
Weary Warriors loss in four to UC Irvine
Playing its fourth road match in five nights was too much for the Hawaii volleyball team in a conference loss at UC Irvine.
Governor Weighs in on Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining between the state government and unions comes as lawmakers try to balance an estimated $844 million deficit.
City Breaks Ground on $5.5 Billion Elevated Rail Project
The City has already awarded a construction contract for the first phase of the elevated rail guideway…
Ongoing Wet Weather Delays Reopening of Kula Reserve
Additional recent rainfall in the Kula Forest Reserve has hindered restoration efforts there.
Sulfur Dioxide Monitoring Aligned with New National Standards
The public can obtain near-time information on SO2 levels online at…
Illegal Tegu Lizard Found Dead in Waianae
The foot and a half long dead lizard was discovered by a resident after her dogs apparently killed it.
REPORT: State Forecasts Stronger Economic Growth Across All Counties
In its first quarter 2011 economic report, the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism forecasts a strong recovery in 2011 and economic expansion in 2012.
