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Kanaka Village Proposed as Pilot project for Homeless
A pilot program is being proposed that seeks the establishment of a kanaka village for homeless.
Bill seeks transfer of duties relating to Hawaiian Burial Sites
HB 711 was drafted to shift the functions involving Native burials, currently held by the Historic Preservation Division to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Maui’s Kai Lenny Repeats Win at Sunset, Schweitzer finishes 4th
Kai Lenny of Maui is now a two time title holder in the season opening Sunset Beach Pro for Stand Up Paddle Surfing.
Hawaiian Affairs Committee advances Bingo Legislation
A bill that would legalize bingo on Hawaiian Homelands has passed out of the HAW Committee.
Oshiro Sponsors Bill To Limit Car Stereo Speaker Sales in Hawaii
The Transportation Committee at the State Legislature today deferred decision making on HB 178, which if passed could severely limit the car stereo business on all islands.
Lawmakers Get into Mix of Hand Prepared Poi
SB101 and HB1344 seek to strike a compromise between practitioners and the state Department of Health.
First Hawaiian Bank President Nominated to Board of Education
Governor Neil Abercrombie this morning made his first appointment to the Board of Education (BOE) announcing that Don Horner will fill the vacant O‘ahu-at-Large seat.
Cries for Kahoolawe Surface in the Senate
SB609 would reduce the number of members on the KIRC from seven to five, effectively eliminating the current requirement that two members be selected from a list provided by the Protect Kaho’olawe Ohana.
Maui’s Young and Pablo get nod from WAM
The Senate WAM this morning unanimously recommended two cabinet level appointees from Maui
Idle Kekaulike benefits from MIL soccer deadlock
The King Kekaulike boys clinched the MIL Division-I soccer title after Kamehameha-Maui rallied to a 3-3 tie at Lahainaluna,
Investigation into Crash Involving Colt Brennan Complete
Big Island police have completed their investigation into a November crash that seriously injured three motorists, including former UH football star Colt Brennan.
10th Anniversary of Ehime Maru Incident
Today is the 10th Anniversary of the Ehime Maru incident in which a U.S. submarine struck the Japanese fishery vessel during a surface training drill
U.S. DOT: Study Found No Electronic Flaws in Toyota Vehicles
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released results from an unprecedented ten-month study that found no electronic flaws in Toyota vehicles capable of producing the unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.
Plan in works for all-UH TV sports channel
Oceanic Time Warner Cable is moving toward the creation of all-University of Hawaii channel on its statewide system that could be operational as soon as this fall.
MECO seeks to add 50 megawatts of firm renewable power
Maui Electric Company is seeking PUC approval to begin a search for 50 megawatts of new renewable energy capacity on Maui.
ML&P Submits Renewed Management Plan at Puu Kukui
Maui Land & Pineapple Company has updated its management plan for the Puu Kukui Watershed Preserve through 2018.
Bank of Hawaii’s Mike Lyons Maui Community Award Increased to $25,000
The Bank of Hawaii has increased its Mike Lyons Maui Community Award to $25,000 for 2011. Applications for this prestigious award are due March 17.
Swoon with Gaile Swanson on Valentine’s Day
Stella Blues in Kihei has arranged a special evening of music for its Valentine guests with local legend Gail Swanson at the helm.
Brian Moto Appointed UH Maui College Chancellor’s Special Asst
University of Hawaii Maui College recently announced the appointment of Brian Moto to the position of Special Assistant to the Chancellor position.
Maui Volunteers sought for Community Emergency Response Team
Volunteers go through 30 hours of training, receive personal protective equipment upon graduation, and are placed on a team in the community where they live.
