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Budget Constraints on Maui result in Holiday Pool closures
Citing budget constraints, the County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that it will implement the closure of all county pools on County-recognized holidays. The holiday closures will begin on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010. Additional Closures may be implemented pending details of upcoming county employee furloughs. The County currently recognizes […]
Council Approves FY 2011 Budget on First Reading
After six weeks, eight district meetings and 27 meetings in the council chambers, the Maui County council approved on first reading yesterday its version of the 2011 fiscal year budget. The vote was unanimous at 8-0. Budget Committee Chair Joseph Pontanilla said the budget committee recommendation decreases the Mayor’s proposed $530 million by an estimated […]
Release of tax refunds are approved amid improving collections
The release of state tax refunds has been approved amid improving collections. The state will begin immediately issuing refunds for income tax returns that were processed during the months of January and February. Refunds will be processed by the Tax Department on a first-in-first-out basis, with the first refunds going to those who were earliest […]
32nd Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Raises $344,149 on Maui
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association celebrated 32 years of giving back to the community on Saturday with its annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. More than 1,800 walkers gathered at the War Memorial Soccer Field for the event, raising a total of $344,149 to benefit Maui County charities. Last year, the event raised $312,000. The […]
MPD enforcement nets 350 speeding citations
By Wendy Osher Maui Police issued an estimated 350 speeding citations during a three-day enforcement effort on Maui roads this week. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the effort was focused on major highways including Mokulele, Kuihelani, Hana and the Honoapiilani Highway. Then on Thursday officers ventured into secondary roadways where complaints had surfaced from residents during […]
Maui Matsuri celebrates Japanese culture May 15
The 10th Annual Maui Matsuri, scheduled for May 14-15, honors Japanese cultural traditions with its annual theme of “Kodomo No Tame Ni (for the sake of the children).” The festival features art, entertainment, contests, crafts and food. Schedule of events: Friday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.: A free Family Movie Night featuring “Only the Brave,” directed […]
Maui prison escapee Kahaleauki captured
By Wendy Osher Maui Community Correctional Center Escapee Harry Kahaleauki was apprehended today (Wednesday, May 12, 2010) at approximately 3:05 p.m. in the Kihei area. Authorities say Maui police tailed the vehicle Kahaleauki was in for a few minutes before making a traffic stop at the intersection of North Kihei Road and Piilani Highway. Kahaleauki, […]
Escaped Prisoner from MCCC
On 05/08/10 at approximately 0920 hours Harry Kahaleauki (38) escaped from the custody of the Adult Correction Officers of Maui Community Correctional Center while Kahaleauki was attending his brother’s funeral at Ballard’s Mortuary in Kahului. Kahaleauki should be approached with extreme caution, and should be considered dangerous. Anyone with information of his whereabouts is asked […]
Two Kihei teens in critical condition following Waikapu crash
Two teens suffered critical injuries in a single car crash in Waikapu early this morning. The accident was reported at about 1 a.m. Saturday, May 08, 2010 near mile marker 3 of the Honoapiilani Highway. According to police reports, all three occupants of the car were ejected when the driver of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring […]
New Hawaiian flight would add more visitors from Japan
Hawaiian Airlines was granted tentative approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today to operate a single daily flight between Honolulu and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Hawaii’s largest and longest-serving airline plans to initially service the Honolulu-Tokyo flights with its Boeing 767-300ER aircraft seating up to 264 passengers, before adding its new and larger 294-seat […]
Maui committee to consider cell phone driving ban
(Posted by Wendy Osher @ 9:50 a.m. 4/6/10) Maui council members will consider a bill next week that seeks to prohibit the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The bill was introduced by Councilmember Joseph Pontanilla and will be heard by the council’s Committee of the Whole. “The proposed bill mirrors […]
6 Maui officers honored in fight against Drunk Driving
Six Maui police officers were honored for their work in contributing to the fight against Drunk driving. Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the awards at their 18th annual youth and Law enforcement ceremony held this week. Investigators with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Division on Maui were honored with the agency’s Unit Award. The Unit was […]
Vehicle collides with pole on Baldwin Ave – Road now OPEN
(Update 6 a.m. Thursday 5/6/10) A vehicle collided with a telephone pole overnight causing 3 telephones poles to collapse. Hawaiian Telcom continues to work in the area, however Baldwin Ave is open and police Officers are monitoring traffic. (Update 5:30 a.m. Thursday 5/6/10) Baldwin Avenue in Upcountry, Maui remains closed this morning. The road closure […]
Windy conditions persist, West Maui fire 60% contained
By Wendy Osher (Update 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 05, 2010) Fire officials say windy conditions persist today, resulting in an updated estimate of 60% containment on a brush fire that began Monday afternoon in West Maui. Crews are dealing with critical fire weather this afternoon in leeward areas across the state as a result of […]
No containment in West Maui fire, Fire breaks established
(Update: 5:28 p.m. Tuesday 5/4/10) Firefighters remain on the scene of a blaze that has burned 1,100 acres since it was first reported on Monday afternoon. The fire was not yet contained as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters continue mop-up efforts along the Honoapiilani Highway and have set up a fire watch overnight. Aircraft are […]
Fire remains active, air support increased, road still open, structure spared
(Updated @ 11:46 a.m. by Wendy Osher) The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions. The road was reopened shortly before 10 a.m. after being closed overnight because of an encroaching brush fire. Fire crews were able to establish a fire break this morning, allowing motorists to utilize the Honoapiilani Highway, which serves as […]
Honoapiilani Highway open, water drops continue
(Updated 10:05 a.m. 5/4/10 by Wendy Osher) The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions. Motorists can expect a delay as traffic resumes its normal flow. The Road was open a couple of minutes before 10 a.m. It was closed overnight as crews battled an 1,100 acre brush fire that advanced to Olowalu overnight […]
Honoapiilani Hwy remains closed, burned area estimated at 1,100 acres
(Update by Wendy Osher at 6:30 a.m. 5/4/10) The Honoapiilani Highway remains closed between Maalaea and Launiupoko as crews continue to battle a fire that was first reported at around 2:30 yesterday afternoon. An assessment this morning determined the fire burned 1,100 acres and advanced overnight to Olowalu and is now near the main roadway. […]
Evacuations Ordered, Honoapiilani Highway Closed due to brush fire
(Update: 2/5 a.m. Tuesday 5/4/10) The Honoapiilani Highway is closed this morning as firefighters continue to battle a brush fire that scorched at least 100 acres since it was first reported Monday afternoon. The fire also forced the evacuation of an estimated 100 residents in the Olowalu area at about 1 o’clock this morning. The […]
Residents in Olowalu Subdivision issued Precautionary Warning due to Brush Fire
Posted by Wendy Osher (Update: 9:30 p.m. 5/3/10) Firefighters remain on the scene of a brush fire in Ukumehame / Olowalu that burned at least 100 acres since it was first reported at around 2:30 p.m. on Monday April 3, 2010. For safety reasons, all helicopter operations ended at nightfall. There are still no evacuations […]
