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The county’s public works department is testing the functionality of a four-way stop at the Lono/Papa Avenue intersection in Kahului. Upon completion of the

The University of Hawaii Maui College awarded 62 merit scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year. While UHMC has previously awarded merit scholarships in the past, the $96,500

Currently halfway through the world tour for his new album, “Thank You Mister Churchill” (a tribute of gratitude for Churchill’s part in bringing Frampton’s father home from the war), Peter will be gracing the stage of the MACC’s Castle Theater this Wednesday night at 7 PM.

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle announced plans to take six months off before deciding whether to run for the U.S. Senate in 2012.

Congressional insiders say that the so-called Akaka Bill is as good as dead.

Mayor-Elect Alan Arakawa today named Herman Andaya, Jr. as his chief of staff in his second announcement of leadership positions in the Arakawa administration.

Mayor-elect Alan Arakawa last night initiated a search for appointed staff of his new administration. His call for the “best and the brightest” instructs

Hawaiian Airlines announced the addition of special flights to its regular schedule to accommodate increased holiday traffic. The added flights include routes

Former Mayor Alan Arakawa reclaims his seat on the 9th floor with 24,169 votes. He defeats incumbent Mayor Charmaine Tavares who had 16,911 votes.

Mayor-elect Alan Arakawa today announced that he will appoint Wailuku businessperson Keith Regan, 39, to serve as the County of Maui’s new managing director.

Maui has a new Mayor and the state has a new Governor. Before any of the precincts were even counted, the AP and wire reports had declared Neil Abercrombie Hawaii’s next Governor based on absentee ballots alone.

Pacific Radio Group and UH Maui College join forces again to provide live coverage of the 2010 General Election returns on MCTV Ch. 55, AM 900 and MauiNOW.com.

The Molokai High girls became the first MIL team to capture a state volleyball crown by beating University High for the D-II championship.

A Maui man suffered fatal injuries when his moped was struck by an SUV on South Kamehameha Avenue on Friday, October 29, 2010. Maui Police identified the man as 26-year-old Travis Diego of Kahului.

A moderate earthquake was reported off the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island this afternoon (Friday, October 29, 2010). The preliminary magnitude was measured at 4.3 by the Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory

Attempts to revive Halloween festivities for adults in Lahaina Town continue despite two consecutive years of failed attempts at obtaining permit approvals.

The J. Walter Cameron Center hosts its signature fundraiser; “A Halloween Spooktacular” to be held on Saturday, October 30th at 5:30 pm, at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Ticket prices begin at $99; for tickets or more information, phone (808) 244-5546.

Mayor Charmaine Tavares’ proposal to purchase Lower Waiehu Beach Park for $75,000 with the Open Space Fund received early support from the County Council. The County Council passed a resolution last week authorizing the land purchase. Lower Waiehu Beach Park, which comprises 1.65 acres of property, is bordered by the Waiehu Golf Course and a […]

Mayor Charmaine Tavares today transmitted to Council a legislative package designed to streamline the Planning Department’s permitting process. The proposed bills, also known as the “Planning Permitting Streamlining Package,” remove bureaucracy by simplifying the approval process for certain projects. The existing processes for planned development, off-site parking and project district permits require more complex approvals, with […]

County water officials say Paia water customers may run out of water today due to a waterline break on Hana Highway. Skill Village and Paia town currently have no water, and other parts of Paia including Kuau have very low water pressure. The break was discovered this morning near the Maui Country Club. Repairs to […]