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Native Group to Hold Iwi Vigil at New Safeway Site
“We have a sacred duty to make sure that these areas where their bones are resting, are treated with the utmost sense of respect and reverence.”
Weekend Round-Up: Jazz & Blues Fest, The Grouch, Kī Hō‘alu
Highlight events this weekend on Maui include a three-day Jazz and Blues Fest, The Grouch & Eligh hip-hop show at Casanova’s, and a free Kī Hō‘alu Guitar Festival at the MACC.
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English Looks Forward to Bright Future for Lana’i
Many in Maui County are eager to learn more about the billionaire buying the Hawaiian Island of Lana’i. The transaction is still subject to final government approval.
Measure Signed to Prevent Spread of Axis Deer
The new law comes as crews work to eradicate the deer population in Hawai‘i County, before ranchers and farmers face the same problems now occurring on Maui.
Maui Officials Respond to Sale of Lana’i
Mayor Alan Arakawa was among the Maui officials who responded today to news of the recently confirmed sale of the island of Lana’i by releasing a statement this afternoon.
Lana’i Sold to Lawrence Ellison, Oracle CEO
State officials have confirmed the sale of the island of Lana’i to Oracle Corporation co-founder and chief executive officer, Lawrence Ellison.
Home Damages From Kula Fire Assessed
A fire that forced the temporary evacuation of residents in a Kula neighborhood on Tuesday is now 100% contained, but not yet extinguished.
Special Session Planned to Consider Judicial Nominees
Appointees under consideration include Richard W. Pollack to the State Supreme Court and Peter T. Cahill to the Second Circuit Court on Maui.
Not Guilty Pleas in Police Sex Assault Case
A Maui police officer entered not guilty pleas today to allegations of four counts of third degree sex assault in a case involving a 15-year-old juvenile female.
Fire at Hotel Molokai Burns Kitchen/Laundry Building
When crews arrived on scene, they found the bottom floor of a 75- by 50-foot two-story structure about 75% engulfed, fire officials said.
PHOTOS: Grounded Sailboat on Lahaina Reef
An insurance company was on scene yesterday trying to stabilize the vessel with lines. The Molokai Ferry reportedly offered to assist in efforts to pull the vessel free during high tide.
VIDEO: Hapapa Road Fire in Kula, 3 Structures Threatened
A total of three single family homes were threatened, with all sustaining some type of fire damage, according to fire officials.
PHOTOS: ‘JAWS’ Surf Movie a Festival Hit
An audience of over 500 people came to the MACC on the final night of the Maui Film Festival, Sunday, June 17, to see the US premiere of JAWS: Changing The Game.
Olinda Fire: High Winds, Limited Access
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has closed the Makawao State Forest Reserve due to an ongoing forest fire a above the Kahakapao reservoir in the Olinda/Piiholo area.
Maui Meadows Pump Failure, Water Conservation Advised
Customers in the Maui Meadows subdivision in South Maui are advised to conserve water following a pump motor failure on Sunday, June 17, 2012.
Four Student-Athletes from Maui County Recognized by HMSA
Maui County students took top honors today at the HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program Ceremony at the Hawaii Prince Hotel in Waikiki.
Sports Authority Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
Sports Authority will celebrate the re-design and expansion of its Kahului store with a grand re-opening celebration starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 23.
No Tsunami After 3.7 Hualalai, Hawai’i Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii following a preliminary magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the Hualalai region of the Big Island of Hawai’i, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Burst Water Main Floods War Memorial Complex
County workers at the scene said there was enough water flooding hallways and offices to fill an Olympic-sized pool.
Hawaii First to Declare Health Insurance Exchange
Hawaii is establishing a state-certified health insurance exchange set to open January 1, 2014.
