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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 […]
New Art on Wheels Program Brings Art to the Public Via Maui Bus
The county launched a new Art on Wheels program that brings photography and artwork to the public via the Maui Bus. Featured are watercolor prints by artist Phil Sabado and nature photography by photographer Lois Bisquera. The program is the brainchild of Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares and was made possible through the County Commission on […]
Honuaula Developer Files EIS Preparation Notice
The developer of the planned Honua’ula project in South Maui has filed an Environmental Assessment and an Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice. After 20 years, a change in ownership, and multiple public meetings, the project has been downscaled considerably since its start in 1988. The project drew contentious debate on both sides before gaining zoning […]
Heritage Hall Proposed To Honor Maui’s Portuguese & Puerto Rican Immigrants
A cultural and community complex is proposed for construction on more than a half acre of land in Paia. The Heritage Hall project would serve as a multi-purpose community center and office complex, honoring the history and culture of Portuguese and Puerto Rican immigrants to Maui. Word of the planned project first surfaced in 2003 […]
Former MPD Sgt. Identified In Murder Suicide Investigation
A former Sergeant with the Maui Police Department was identified as one of two people killed in an apparent murder suicide on Maui, Monday night in Makawao. An autopsy today revealed that 59-year-old Barry W. Alford died as a result of a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head. His death is classified as […]
Hawaii Supreme Court Rules on Kahoohalahala Residency
The Hawaii Supreme Court issued an opinion today that Maui County Councilmember Sol Kahoohalahala is without merit in a challenge over his residency in the 2008 election. The case began when Lanai resident Micahel Dupree and 11 other registered voters from Lanai sent letters to the county clerk alleging that Kahoohalahala was not a resident […]
Maui Police Open Murder Suicide Investigation
Maui Police have opened a murder suicide investigation into an incident reported last night in Makawao. Authorities responded to a 9-1-1 call at 10:15 p.m. reporting domestic abuse with possible shots fired at a Makawao residence. Upon arrival, police officers discovered two bodies of a 59-year-old male and a 58-year-old female who had died from […]
Aerosmith Maui Concert Expected to Draw Thousands
Aerosmith is expected to draw a crowd of thousands tonight in Wailuku. The rock group made its first stop on Oahu on October 18th for a concert at the Blaisdell; Tonight (Tuesday, October 20, 2009) they play at Maui’s War Memorial Stadium. (The Maui concert begins at 7 pm; gates open at 4 pm.; and […]
Identity of Victim Released in Maui Murder Investigation
Maui Police have identified the victim in an ongoing homicide investigation as 45-year-old Alan Vegas of Kaupo. Authorities say the man died as a result of a single gunshot wound which in turn caused internal bleeding. The incident was reported Sunday morning (October 18, 2009) in the remote East Maui town of Kaupo. The male […]
Maui is No Ka Oi for 15th Time, Best Island in World
For an unprecedented 15th time, Maui captured “Best Island in the World” honors in the 22nd annual CONDE NAST TRAVELER Readers’ Choice Awards Poll. With a score of 90.1, Maui was also voted “Best Pacific Island” for the 19th consecutive year. Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said receiving the recognition this year is especially significant in […]
A Decade of Debris Removed from Molokai’s Kepuhi Beach
A pile of concrete debris and fill, left by a decade of erosion, was removed from Kepuhi Beach on Molokai.
Maui’s 4th Annual ‘Ukulele Festival: Free Event, Chance to Win One of Several ‘Ukuleles
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center celebrates the 4th Annual Maui ‘Ukulele Festival this weekend. Click Here to Listen to Roy Sakuma Interview The event begins with a free ukulele workshop at the McCoy Studio Theater this Saturday, October 17, 2009 beginning at 10 a.m. The workshop is conducted by master instructor Roy Sakuma, for […]
Invasive Fire Ant Found at Farm in Waihee, Maui
An invasive, stinging ant called the Little Fire Ant (LFA) has been discovered on a farm in Waihee, on Maui. Agricultural officials say it appears that the ant infestation is confined to a ½-acre area on the farm and the Hawai’i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is preparing an eradication program. Although this ant species has […]
State Water Commission To Address Remaining East Maui Stream Flow Standards
The State Commission on Water Resource Management (Commission) is preparing to address the instream flow standards for 16 surface water hydrologic units in east Maui. Â This comes one year after the Commission’s decision to establish measurable instream flow standards for five priority hydrologic units in the same region. Â Surface water hydrologic units are comparable to […]
Morning Fire Burns Building Under Construction in South Maui
A structure fire in South Maui was brought under control shortly before 7 o’clock this morning (Wednesday, October 14, 2009). The incident was reported at 5:45 a.m. at a single story condominium building under construction at 64 Ehiku Street. The 4,500 square foot building was unoccupied and was intended for use as a community hall […]
One Dead Following Ukupalakua Home Fire
Maui Fire personnel recovered the charred remains of a female at a home fire in Ulupalakua early Saturday morning, October 10, 2009. Preliminary reports indicate no foul play, however investigators from the Fire and Police departments are investigating the incident to determine if it was criminal or suspicious in nature. Authorities say the deceased is […]
Services Set For Three Maui Victims Of Deadly Crash
Services have been set for two brothers and their cousin who were victims of a single-car crash last week in Waihee. Brothers Na’ilima Jacob Henry Kana, 20, and Jared Kalamaku Kana, 17, along with their cousin Tyson Kepo’ikai Latham, 20, will be laid to rest at a small cemetery in Keanae. The three succumbed to […]
Tsunami Watch For Hawaii Cancelled at 2:19 p.m.
UPDATED @ 2:19 P.M. 10/7/09 WEDNESDAY The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and the State of Hawaii Civil Defense Agency CANCELLED the Tsunami WATCH effective at 2:19 p.m. Based on all available data there is no destructive tsunami threat to the state of Hawaii. Therefore, the tsunami watch for Hawaii is cancelled. The initial advisory was […]
Lahaina Investigation Ends After 7 Hour Incident: Suspect Dies Of Self Inflicted Wound
Maui Police are nearing the end of an investigation that began several hours ago in Lahaina. At 6:45 this evening (Tuesday, October 06, 2009), authorities from the department’s Special Response Team approached a vehicle that was being monitored, and found a lone suspect expired within the vehicle from a self-inflicted wound. Earlier this afternoon, the […]
