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The Supreme Court issued a ruling in a ceded lands case that overturns an earlier decision that had favored of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. According to the court opinion, a congressional resolution that apologized for the US role in the overthrow of the kingdom of Hawaii, was not intended to serve as a settlement […]

A survey of Maui’s Ko’olau Forest Reserve has documented new populations of several plant species thought to be near extinction, and the discovery of what scientists believe is a new plant species found only in East Maui. The Nature Conservancy announced the findings today.  The agency’s invasive plant specialist on Maui, Pat Bily said, “We […]

The robotics team at Maui High School is celebrating a combined win at the regional robotics competition that was held on Oahu over the weekend.  The 19-member team is the first from Maui to qualify for the FIRST World Championship and one of four island teams that advance to the next level of competition in […]

The Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku town celebrates it’s 80th anniversary today with a ribbon cutting ceremony tonight.The structure is the oldest theater on Maui and in the state of Hawaii. Residents used to pay a nickel to watch Saturday morning cartoons at the theater.Today, the facility is host to a variety of groups including […]

Hui Laulima O Hana celebrates the completion of Hana’s own Dialysis Center.The group will bless the Hale Pomaika’i Hana Community Dialysis Home on April 11th.The group began efforts to secure a dialysis center in the rural East Maui location 5 years ago. This was in an attempt to provide service to Hana patients who travel […]

MAUI DUO WINS BAND CHAMP TITILE Two Kamehameha Maui students are the winners of a statewide televised band competition. 17-year-old Dane Lum Ho and 18-year-old Kala’e Camarillo of Maui took home the Band Champ title after thousands of votes were cast following the broadcast finale Wednesday night on KHON. The two, known on stage as […]

A bill that would authorize a memorial for thousands of Hansen’s Disease Patients on the island of Molokai, has cleared a vote in the U.S. House and now awaits the president’s signature.The item is part of a larger Omnibus Public Land Management Act that was passed by the house in a 285 to 140 vote […]

A grant funded by the Hawaii Tourism Authority will allow students and visitors on Maui to observe restoration work at Moku’ula in Lahaina. Under the Ka’i’imi’ike program, guests will be able to visit the excavation site and observe the archaeological data recovery process at the sacred location, which once served as a royal residence. The […]

Modifications are being proposed to correct deficiencies in the existing Iao Stream Flood Control Project.The original project, completed in 1981, has experienced extensive erosion, causing undermining and gradual collapse.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the county are conducting an Environmental Assessment to prevent further property damage and reduce flood damage to Wailuku Town.A public […]

A mudslide on Maui forced the closure of the Hana Highway for about five hours over the weekend.The incident was reported at 9:30 Saturday morning (March 21st) near mile marker 21—that’s about 2 miles on the Keanae side of Pua’a Kaa State Wayside park.The roadway was reopened at 2:45 p.m. following a joint effort to […]

The state is considering the construction of an Off-Highway Vehicle Park on Maui.The proposed Wahikuli OHV Park is part of the state’s Recreational Renaissance Plan.DLNR Chairperson Laura Thielen said the park supports the long-term demand for additional recreational opportunities and would relieve pressure on other lands currently being utilized for this sport.Total cost of the […]

The State Department of Transportation today issued a statement on the status of an Environmental Impact Statement that was being prepared for the now suspended Hawaii Superferry operation

A small group of people gathered at Kahului Harbor today to witness the last scheduled voyage of the Hawaii Superferry from Maui to Honolulu.

TSUNAMI ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR HAWAII: updated: 10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009 The Tsunami Advisory has ended for the state of Hawaii effective at 10:09 a.m. The advisory was initially issued following a large earthquake off of the Tonga Islands this morning. The quake was measured at a magnitude of between 7.7 and 7.9 at […]

The Hawaii Superferry began its last round trip this morning and is scheduled to depart from Maui on its final voyage to Oahu.

Maui Land and Pineapple Company today announced the sale of its Plantation Course. The $50 million sale to TY Management is expected to close before the end of the month. Under the sale, Kapalua Plantation Golf, a subsidiary of MLP, will renew a two-year lease to operate the course on behalf of the new owner. […]

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO AUDIO FROM THE MAYOR’S FY2010 BUDGET PRESENTATION Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares presented her Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Proposal to the Maui County Council today. Tavares said, “We were able to craft this tight and focused budget that meets our overall mission with no proposed increase in real property tax rates, […]

The inaugural program featured entertainment by Willie K who took guests on a journey back to his days growing up in Lahaina Town.

Maui’s unemployment rate rose to 7.3 percent in January—that’s more than a percentage point higher than the seasonally adjusted figure for the state—and does not account for the recent layoffs at Maui Land & Pineapple Co. that left 100 people unemployed. Statewide, unemployment increased 1 percent to 6.1 over the month before. That’s that highest […]

Maui community College has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.The designation was issued by the Corporation for National and Community Service—and is the highest recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement.More than 100 students at MCC participate in a number of partnerships established with […]