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Attempted murder investigation launched following Molokai knife attack
Maui Police have launched an attempted murder investigation following a reported knife attack on Saturday in the Kawela Barns area of Molokai. The incident was reported at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Responding officers found an adult female with multiple abrasions and lacerations to her face and forearms. Police say the injuries were the […]
VIDEO: Maui Akahi red hot dogs are back!
Posted by Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uf3rR9UvR0[/youtube] VIP Foodservice’s Cash n’ Carry store in Kahului re-opened as Cash n’ Carry Warehouse earlier this month, re-introducing the memorable Akahi red hotdogs that had been out of production for years. The results of a six-month store renovation and transformation will were unveiled at a grand re-opening celebration on Friday, […]
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea tops Conde Nast golf list
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea was ranked number one on a list of the top 80 golf resorts published by Condé Nast Traveler, and featured in the June 2010 edition of the Magazine. The property was among six Maui resorts recognized this year. Also making the list were the Lodge at Koele on […]
Biocontrol battle waged against Strawberry Guava
The state wants to release a Brazilian scale insect to help in the control of the invasive strawberry guava tree that is crowding out native plants on Maui and other parts of the state. Officials with the West Maui Mountains Partnership (WMMP) say strawberry guava has become a dominant species in roughly 2-5 thousand acres […]
Hana Highway OPEN; Brush Fire 100% Contained
Update 7:15a 6/23/10: Some smoke still can be seen at the site of yesterday’s fire makai of the Hana Highway in Kahului. There is no threat, there are just some large logs that are smoldering at the center of the already burned area. Firefighters brought the 25 acre brush fire under full containment yesterday afternoon. […]
Two Maui groups seek to invalidate A&B’s EIS for new Water Treatment Plant
By Wendy Osher The environmental lawfirm, Earthjustice, filed a lawsuit today on behalf of two community groups on Maui challenging plans for a water treatment plant in Waiale. The facility is proposed by Alexander & Baldwin, a company that has been fighting for water to sustain sugarcane crops under its Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company […]
Governor’s potential veto list includes Civil Unions Bill
Governor Linda Lingle today submitted to the State Legislature a list of 39 bills that she is considering for potential vetoes, including the controversial Civil Union Bill (HB444). Reasons given for potential vetos include significant negative impacts on the public, legal or constitutional concerns, potential unintended consequences, and technical flaws in the legislation. Any bill […]
VIDEO: UH-Maui College saving energy with new PV Array
By Wendy Osher The University of Hawai`i Maui College dedicated a new 15 kilowatt photovoltaic system today that is designed to reduce the college’s energy costs. The non-petroleum based electricity system was installed by 80 students in two sustainable technology classes. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TQd6FJz1wU /] The PV array is already helping to reduce the college’s demand […]
Mayor Charmaine Tavares Announces County of Maui Furlough Schedule
The county furlough schedule for the fiscal year that begins next week on July 1st, was released by the Mayor’s office today. All County of Maui civil service and appointed employees, excluding uniformed Police and Fire employees under separate collective bargaining agreements that do not include furloughs, will be furloughed 12 days between July 1, […]
VIDEO: Halau Ke’alaokamaile & Kumu Keali’i Reichel honored by Council
By Wendy Osher [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNrNk57liWI /] The Maui County Council today congratulated Maui’s Halau Ke’alaokamaile for the honors they won at the 47th Merrie Monarch Hula Festival held in April in Hilo. Kumu Hula Keali’i Reichel and accepted the honor for the halau saying, “everything that we do, we do to hopefully make our island, […]
Maui cell phone driving ban passes 2nd and final reading
By Wendy Osher Maui becomes the final county in the state to pass a cell phone ban while driving. The item passed second and final reading today with seven council members in favor and two members (Michael Victorino and Bill Medeiros) excused. Maui’s bill differs from other counties in that it also specifically restricts drivers […]
World’s largest digital camera begins science mission at Haleakala
The Pan-STARRS telescope atop Haleakala officially began its science mission to survey the sky for killer asteroids. The 1.8 meter telescope on Maui is the largest digital camera in the world with 1,400 megapixels. The giant camera will take over 500 exposures each night and send about four terabytes of data (equivalent to what 1,000 […]
Search suspended for missing swimmer off Maui
(Update: 6:00 a.m. 6/21/10) The search for a missing snorkeler off of Kaanapali was suspended Sunday after four days of search efforts turned up no signs of the missing woman. The 54-year old tourist from Colorodo was last seen Thursday afternoon in the Pu’u Keka’a or Black Rock area. The search covered an area more than twice […]
Hana Surf Girls among screenings set for Maui Film Festival, June 16-20, 2010
Actor, Zac Efron, the star of Disney’s “High School Musical”, accepted the Maui Film Festival’s Shining Star Award last night in the event’s opening-night tribute at the Celestial Cinema on the lawn of the Wailea Gold and Emerald golf course. Efron was recognized for his promising career which includes accolades from Sho West as Breakthrough […]
VIDEO: 2010 Na Kamehameha Parade – Part 1
Posted by Wendy Osher This year’s Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa’u Parade & Ho’olaulea each year honors the Kamehameha rulers of Hawaii. This year, the event helped to mark 200 years of unification after Kamehameha the Great brought most of the major Hawaiian Islands under one rule. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li-z4cHFQ4s /] Part 1 of the parade features […]
Water levels at Upper Kula reservoirs near empty
Drought conditions upcountry have resulted in near empty conditions at the Upper Kula reservoirs. According to the Maui Department of Water Supply, the 30 MG (million gallon ) Waikamoi Reservoir is empty and the 100 MG Kahakapao Reservoir is less than 26% full. The water department plans to reduce production at the Olinda Water Treatment […]
VIDEO: Additional 400 acres burned in Maalaea Fire flare up
By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oghLmyA0Eko[/youtube] (Update: 6 p.m. 6/10/10) A flare-up at approximately 1:30 p.m. today added an estimated 400 acres to a brush fire that’s been burning since Monday evening. Fire officials report that the brush fire remains at 90% containment. The flare-up was brought under control by firefighters aided by 4 helicopters conducting water […]
State Water Commission issued final decision on Na Wai ‘Eha streams
The State Commission on Water Resource Management (Commission) issued its final decision and order today in the contested case to set interim instream flow standards for four west Maui streams –Waihe‘e, Waiehu, ‘Iao and Waikapu — known together as “Na Wai ‘Eha.” Decision and Order The Commission has ordered the following amended interim instream flow […]
VIDEO: Hawaiian launches new Maui to Vegas flight, adding 2,000 air seats per month
Hawaiian Airlines today introduced a direct new route between Maui and Las Vegas. The twice-weekly non-stop service starts October 3, 2010.
Maalea Fire grows to 5,800 acres, now 75% contained
(Update: 12p 6/9/10) The Maalaea fire is now 75% contained. A noon update provided by the county notes the fire grew to 5,800 acres in size since last report. Both lanes of Honoapiilani Highway remain open to traffic. However, motorists are cautioned that wind conditions could adversely affect the fire and cause intermittent road closures. […]
