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VIDEO: Maui Dignitaries Honor Veterans in Commemorative Event in Kahului
By Wendy Osher [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4Ts-poUxA /] [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSpKjS2E_dk /] Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares issued a proclamation at a Veteran’s Day Commemorative Event at the Queen Kaahumanu Center in Kahului today. The 2009 Maui Veterans Day event was hosted by the Maui Sons & Daughters of Nisei Veterans and included historic displays, memorabilia, and recognition of […]
Kihei High School Moves Closer to Reality
By Wendy Osher The proposed High School in Kihei is one step closer to reality as the State Department of Education moved forward in filing an Environmental Impact Statement preparation notice. The DOE plans to develop the South Maui High School on 77 acres of undeveloped land, mauka of the Piilani Highway and the Piilani […]
50% Reduction in Water Use for Hawaiian Homes on Moloka’i
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) announced today that Moloka’i water users in the Ho’olehua area need to reduce their water usage by 50% while DHHL works to recharge their water reservoir and completes repairs at the Kala’e well site. There are two wells at the Kala’e site and both pumps are under repair. […]
Hawaiian Islands Under Flash Flood Watch
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the FLASH FLOOD WATCH for ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS in effect through late Thursday night. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. EFFECTS: Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop as a strong upper level low develops north of the […]
Maui to Host Regular Season UH Volleyball Game
By Wendy Osher The University of Hawaii is bringing men’s volleyball to Maui, making the War Memorial Gym home court for its February 27th game against BYU. UH Director of Athletics Jim Donovan made the announcement this afternoon at the county building in Wailuku. “We’re very happy to be back here,” said UH Athletic Director […]
VIDEO: Honoapiilani Widening Project Breaks Ground
A ground breaking ceremony was held today for Maui’s Honoapiilani Highway widening project. The one mile stretch between Lahainaluna Road and Aholo Road will be widened from two to four lanes, with landscaped medians, pedestrian and bike lanes and intersection upgrades. State Transportation officials say the Highway carries nearly 26,000 vehicles daily, and is the […]
Political Response Pours in as Plug is Pulled on Pineapple
Many on Maui are calling it the end of an era as Maui Land and Pineapple Company pulls the plug on pineapple production. An estimated 285 lay offs are planned by the end of the year in a move that was announced to workers Tuesday morning. After losing $115 million in agriculture over the past […]
MPD Responds to Dirt Bike Derelicts and Private Road Parking Problems
By Wendy Osher Maui Police heard concerns about illegal dirt bike traffic and ongoing parking problems during a town hall meeting in Wailuku Tuesday night. More than 30 people attended the evening session at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center, which drew one of the stronger turnouts to date. The meeting was the last in […]
ML&P to Stop Planting Pineapple, 285 Layoffs Expected
After 97 years of operations, Maui Land & Pineapple Company announced today it will immediately stop planting pineapple and will cease pineapple operations by the end of the year. The move is part of a structural change that is aimed at making ML&P more competitive, while improving operating efficiencies, and better positioning its Kapalua Resort […]
Maui Police Recover $540,000 Worth of Cocaine in Drug Trafficking Probe
Maui Police recovered 540 grams of cocaine, worth an estimated street value of $540,000, during a drug trafficking probe. Authorities say the organization is suspected of importing the powdered cocaine from California to Maui County. The investigation was launched when Maui Police received information of suspicious parcels being shipped over the past few years. A […]
Maalaea Blaze Extinguished, Burns 5 Acres, Phone Service Restored
(Updated @ 5:50 p.m. Sunday, November 01, 2009) A brush fire in Maalaea burned 5 acres before being brought under control at 2:36 p.m. and extinguished at around 6 p.m. The fire was first reported at 11:26 a.m. and had forced the complete closure of the Honoapiilani Highway between Ukumehame and Maalaea for two hours. […]
Hawaiian Civic Clubs Host 50th Annual Convention on Maui
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs holds its 50th Annual Convention on Maui November 1-8 at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort. Speakers will address the challenges and opportunities of balancing Hawaii’s economic development and cultural sustainability. The AHCC is the oldest Hawaiian community based grassroots organization and is dedicated to civic service in the […]
State Moves Closer in its Plan to Ship Wind Energy From Maui to Oahu
The state is seeking bids from companies interested in linking Maui County to Oahu using a system of undersea cables. The proposed project was unveiled a year ago when the state entered into an agreement with Hawaiian Electric companies to connect the islands into one electrical grid, allowing renewable wind power generated in Maui County […]
Workers Trained to Fight Maui’s Newest Pest, The Little Fire Ant
State and County workers on Maui gathered for a special training session to battle Maui’s newest pest, the invasive Little Fire Ant, which was discovered on a farm in Waihee earlier this month. More than 50 employees attended the meeting at the Waikapu Community Center on Wednesday. The session was set up by Maui Mayor […]
Brush Fire near Lahainaluna Rd Contained: 30 Acres Burned
A brush fire in Lahaina burned 30 acres before being contained at around 6 p.m. Wednesday night (October 28, 2009). The fire was first reported at 1:48 p.m. in an area off of Lahainaluna Road. Nearly 30 firefighters responded to the incident along with the county’s Air One helicopter that was on hand to conduct […]
Halloween in Lahaina Among Topics Raised at MPD Town Hall Meeting
By Wendy Osher Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta spoke with residents of Lahaina Wednesday night in latest of a series of Town Hall meetings, which has so far drawn the strongest showing with more than 30 people in attendance. “I can show statistics that the crime is dropping; I can show them all the good […]
AUDIO: Maui Bus Fleet Grows to Meet Projected 2 Million Ridership
By Wendy Osher The County of Maui dedicated two new high capacity buses today bringing the Maui fleet to 35. County Transportation Director Don Medeiros said the new additions will help to meet an increased demand in rider-ship. Click here to listen to Wendy Osher’s interview with County Transportation Director Don Medeiros as Maui welcomes […]
VIDEO: MauiNow Visits “Samoa Tomorrow” Tsunami Relief Food Drive
Maui band, Off Tomorrow, rallied the Samoan community Saturday in Lahaina, holding a second and final food drive for their “Samoa Tomorrow” tsunami releif effort. The event featured live entertainment by Off Tomorrow, road-side dancing, and a community minded effort to raise food and donations for victims of the September 29, 2009 tsunami and earthquake […]
Coffee & Beer Float to Top at Sm. Business Awards
A handful of small business owners, volunteers and non-profits were honored for their success on Maui. The list of winners was announced at the Mayor’s 2009 Small Business Awards event. Among those recognized were James Kimo Falconer and Maui Grown Coffee for the Small Business of the Year with 10 or fewer employees; Wes Freiwald […]
Motorcyclist Dies Following Accident on Mokulele Highway
A motorcyclist involved in a traffic accident last week on the Mokulele Highway died over the weekend at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The man was identified as 21-year-old Thomas J. Grad of Kihei. Grad was traveling south on the Mokulele Highway at around 10:38 p.m. on Wednesday October 21, 2009 when he collided into the […]
