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Ko’olau: A True Story of Kaua’i
A unique and interesting portrayal of the story of Kaluaiko’olau will be brought to the MACC’s Castle Theater on Sunday March, 7 at 5 p.m. The puppet performance by Tom Lee is an intimate and inventive multi-media presentation based on the true story of Kaluaiko’olau, the native Hawaiian paniolo who achieved legendary status by resisting […]
Abercrombie Vacancy to be Filled in First State-Run Mail Election
Candidates seeking to fill the vacancy created by Neil Abercrombie in Congress, can begin filing nomination papers starting tomorrow, March 3, 2010. Abercrombie served 19 years in the Congress before stepping down Sunday so that he could dedicate his efforts to a full-time run for Governor of Hawaii. The vacancy election will be the first […]
Mayor Tavares concurs: “We dodged another bullet”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TajMmXW-7aQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnlh-Nrjhl8 [/youtube] “In these types of situations we must be prepared to protect the public,” said Mayor Charmaine Tavares. “When the worse case scenario doesn’t occur – we can count ourselves lucky that we dodged another bullet. In this case when the state’s tsunami warning center forecast a dangerous surge due to the earthquake […]
TSUNAMI WARNING FOR HAWAII CANCELLED
By Wendy Osher (Update: 1:45 p.m. 2/27/10) UPDATE: All Clear Issued for Maui County WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii– Following the “All Clear” issued for Maui County, the following advisories are in effect: WASTEWATER— Flushing and sending water down drains can begin again at 3:00 p.m. WATER— Water service will gradually be restored beginning at 3:00 p.m. […]
Sell-out Expected before end of day for UH Volleyball Game at War Memorial
(Updated @ 2:00 p.m. 2/26/10) Tickets for tomorrow’s UH BYU volleyball game on Maui are expected to sell out before the end of today. As of 2 o’clock this afternoon, there were only 200 tickets left. They can be purchased by calling 944-BOWS. (That’s 944-2697). That line is open until 4 this afternoon. Tickets can […]
Bread Breaking Ceremony Marks Opening of First Whole Foods Maui Store
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4TPbdVEJ3g[/youtube] Whole Foods Market Kahului opened its doors to the public today, Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Morning festivities kicked off with a traditional bread breaking ceremony, food and product samples by local vendors as well as demonstrations. “We have been looking forward to joining the Maui community for many years and are so excited to […]
Akaka Bill Gains Passage in the U.S. House
By Wendy Osher The U.S. House passed the Akaka Bill yesterday in 245-164 vote. The bill, also known as the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, seeks to create a process for establishing a Native Hawaiian government that would represent Native Hawaiians in negotiations and discussions with federal and state agencies. Congressional Representatives Neil Abercrombie and […]
3.5 Quake Shakes Kalapana Coast
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was reported at 10:42 this morning offshore of the Kalapana Region of the Kilauea volcano. The warning center out of Ewa Beach HI said there is no tsunami expected and no action is required. Again, that quake was centered offshore of Kalapana at about 10:42 this morning. (Posted by Wendy Osher […]
Hookipa Beach Park Re-Opened Following Shark Sighting
Hookipa Beach Park Re-Opened Following Shark Sighting (Updated: 2:36 p.m. 2/22/10) At 1:30 p.m. today, County Ocean Safety officials re-opened shoreline waters off Hookipa Beach Park on the North Shore of Maui. The area was closed just after 11:30 a.m. following a shark sighting approximately 150 yards from the surf break. No injuries were reported. […]
Recruit Class 27th Joins the Ranks of the Maui Fire Department
By Wendy Osher The Maui Fire Department added 13 new firefighters to their ranks today. Members of the 27th recruit class graduated in a ceremony held at the Grand Wailea Resort. A total of four recruit training awards were issued today based on written and functional skills course examinations, evaluations, and final examinations. Earning honors […]
MCC Renamed University of Hawaii Maui College
Maui Community College has a new name. MCC drops its Community College Status and becomes the University of Hawaii Maui College. The name change was approved by the University of Hawaii Board of Regents during their monthly meeting held today on Oahu. The change was proposed to accurately represent the college’s programs and services that […]
Hana Construction Program Earns Innovation Award from Governor
A construction program based in Hana, Maui was awarded one of three Innovation Awards presented by Governor Linda Lingle this month. The Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike or “In Working, One Learns” training program was established 10 years ago to help at-risk students in Hana acquire construction trade skills. Students have helped build kupuna cottages […]
Preliminary ID Made on Body Recovered from Iao Valley
By Wendy Osher An autopsy will be performed later today (Thursday, February 18, 2010) on a body recovered from Iao Valley Wednesday afternoon. Preliminary identification of the victim was made based upon a driver’s license found nearby. Authorities the autopsy will be used to confirm identity and should reveal circumstances surrounding the death. Lt. John […]
Familiar Maui Faces Resurface on 2010 Campaign Trail
By Wendy Osher Some familiar names have surfaced on the campaign trail as election season gets underway on Maui. While as many as 20 people had pulled papers, only two had filed for candidacy so far, according to the last candidate report issued Thursday, February 11, 2010 by the State Office of Elections. Board of […]
VIDEO: Whole Foods Market Offers List of Local Maui Products
Posted by Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZusWmlG-c9w[/youtube] Maui Media toured the new Whole Foods Market in Kahului today that will become the chain’s first Maui store when it officially opens on February 24th. The 26,366 square-foot store will offer an array of natural and organic health and body care products. The inventory includes products from 44 local […]
Tavares Testifies: Maui Shortfall will Jump to $73 Million Without TAT Revenues
By Wendy Osher Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares will testify today before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance at the State Capitol. Tavares is expected to comment on House Bill 2598 Relating to Transient Accommodations Tax or TAT- which proposes to suspend the distribution of revenues to the counties. The three year suspension, if approved, […]
Maui Files Suit Claiming it was Stranded with $44 Million in Debt Securities
By Wendy Osher The County of Maui is demanding a jury trial in a lawsuit it filed last week against Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. The county claims it was stranded with $44.2 million in debt instruments when the firm abandoned its practice of supporting auctions for the SLARS or Student Loan Auction […]
2009 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Generates $6 Million for Maui Economy
The 2009 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational basketball tournament hosted by Chaminade University, generated an estimated $6 million in visitor spending and revenue for Maui businesses. According to the latest data released by the Maui Visitor’s Bureau, the tournament welcomed thousands of out-of-state visitors, each spending an average of six days on Maui. Since its inception, […]
VIDEO: Tavares Issues Challenge on TAT in her State of the County Address
By Wendy Osher In her fourth State Of The County Address today, Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares challenged the state administration and the Legislature to examine other sources of revenue before cutting the counties share of income from the hotel room tax. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDRaZ3pm-UY /] “Taking away the TAT revenue from the counties breaks a promise […]
Judge Orders Makena Beach & Golf Resort to be Sold at Auction
The Makena Beach and Golf Resort will be sold at auction under an order issued by a Maui Judge. Circuit Court Judge Shackley Raffetto appointed Honolulu real estate developer and broker Cris Lau as Commissioner to sell the property in an effort to satisfy the unpaid mortgage dept on the property. The marketing company for […]
