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By Wendy Osher Kaiser workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 conducted a limited duration strike on Thursday at the Maui Lani and Wailuku Clinics, in an effort to prevent jobs from being subcontracted to out of state workers. The one-day strike was organized to draw attention to ongoing contract negotiations and demands for job […]

Seven Maui families moved into their own homes, purchased with help from a new County of Maui grant program that assists first-time home buyers with their down-payment and/or closing costs. Mayor Charmaine Tavares and County Council Vice-Chair Michael Molina met recently with the families at the home of Joy and Charles Au of Waihee, who […]

Maui Police are investigating the cause of a fatal collision Tuesday night that killed a Kihei woman. The accident was reported at 9:09 p.m. on the Piilani Highway just north of the Kulanihakoi intersection. Police say an 2005 Nissan SUV operated by a 23 year old Kihei man was traveling north on the highway when […]

By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mojrYvkVgb8[/youtube] (video uploaded: Thursday, January 28, 2010) Kaiser workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 will go on a limited duration strike on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at two Maui clinics, in an effort to fight for job security. Local 5 Spokesperson, Cade Watanabe said the walkout is part of a general […]

Governor Linda Lingle delivered her eighth and final State of the State Address today. The governor outlined priorities for the legislative session including a specific proposal to change the state’s rainy day fund, renaming and revising it to a Fiscal Stabilization Fund to shield Hawaii in future years from the need to raise taxes during […]

For the months of February and March, customers in Upper and Lower Kula are asked to conserve water because the Department will be without a 2-million gallon storage supply at a critical point in the water distribution system. Effective Monday, February 1, 2010, the Department of Water Supply will switch the distribution system disinfectant at […]

By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYyJ2BFRQi4[/youtube] More than 50 people traveled from Maui to Oahu to observe events surrounding the 200th year anniversary of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands under Kamehameha the Great. Participants gathered at Thomas Square and continued to Iolani Palace, stopping at various points along the way to pray, light torches, and conduct […]

By Wendy Osher Anuhea, a rising star of Maui gets her signature sound from guitar rhythms, sultry vocals, and acoustic soul.  That mixed with R&B, jazz, blues, and pop appeal makes her a favorite on Pacific Radio Group’s Native 92.5 FM. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6_WFRvJuX4 /] Anuhea recently teamed up with The Green for an exclusive interview […]

Whole Foods Market announced today that it will open its first Maui store in Kahului at Maui Mall, February 24. Doors will open at 9 a.m. with the company’s traditional bread breaking ceremony and the first 200 shoppers who spend $50 or more will receive a free reusable bag. The tote is exclusive to Whole […]

By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtIfcpkJbgI[/youtube] The county broke ground today on the long awaited Lahaina Watershed Flood Control Project.  The project is designed to divert floodwater from the heavily populated Lahainaluna, Puamana and the surrounding area.  Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said that after 30 years of planning, a half a century of discussion, she is pleased […]

A Hawaii based air crew from the Coast Guard evacuated more than 60 Haitian-Americans Sunday from Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  The mission was conducted aboard a C-130 Hercules fixed aircraft from the Coast Guard Air Station at Barbers Point. The group of Haitian-Americans, which included several infants and toddlers, are U.S. citizens who were in Port-au-Prince when […]

The USGS recorded a 3.8 magnitude earthquake at 1:01 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2010 on the Southeastern Flank of Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. The epicenter of the quake was 3 miles WNW of Pahala, 12 miles NNE of Naaleahu, 18 miles ENE of Hawaiian Ocean View, 44 miles SW from […]

By Wendy Osher An estimated 50 people will to travel from Maui to Oahu to observe events surrounding the 200th year anniversary of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands under Kamehameha the Great. The event entitled Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i is organized in part by former Hana, Maui resident Henry Noa.  “It’s an event uniting people […]

By Wendy Osher A portion of Front Street in Lahaina will be closed to traffic tonight as filming gets underway on the Romance/Thriller Hereafter.  The Warner Bros. film is being directed by Clint Eastwood, who owns a home in Makena on Maui. Filming begins today at a Kaanapali Hotel, them moves to Front Street tomorrow, […]

By Wendy Osher An Oregon man accused of interfering with a flight crew bound for Maui last week, faces a criminal complaint for allegedly interfering with the flight crew, an offense that carries penalties of up 20 years in jail if convicted. 56-year-old Joseph Hedlund Johnson of Salem, Oregon was removed from a Hawaiian Airlines […]

Geoff Ogilvy repeats at the SBS Championship at the Plantation Course in Kapalua with a one-stroke victory over Rory Sabbatini.

The 20th Annual Ho’okipa Surf Classic in Memory of Justin Roberson Was postponed from Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Ho’okipa Beach Park to Saturday, January 16. Now in its 20th year, the Ho’okipa Surf Classic honors Justin Roberson, a talented Maui surfer who died at the age of 19 in 1989 from a vehicle-related accident […]

By Wendy Osher Maui firefighters responded to two home fires this morning (Friday, January 8, 2010). The first was reported at 4:36 a.m. in Waiehu. Maui Battalion Chief James “Kimo” Kino said the Waiehu fire damaged a distressed building that was not permitted and was located far up in the valley off of dirt roads. […]

By Wendy Osher Maui home sales were up significantly in December with 90 homes selling for a median price of $477,000. That translates to a 63 percent increase in sales volume over last year and marks a 17-month high for home sales on the island. The Maui Realtors Association released the year end figures saying […]

By Wendy Osher A mainland flight bound for Maui Wednesday morning turned around after take off because of a disruptive passenger aboard the plane. The Hawaiian Airlines Flight was en route from Portland to Maui when the incident occurred. Hawaiian Airlines spokesman Keoni Wagner said the crew called ahead to law enforcement advising them that […]