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Video: Mayor Arakawa – First 100 Days in Office, Part 1
Upon taking the Oath of Office three months ago, one of the first tasks was opening the doors to the 9th floor.
Maui Tropical Soaps Donates 500 Pounds to Japan Relief
Maui Tropical Soaps is just one example of how many Maui businesses continue to find creative ways to donate products, supplies, and money to help in the Japan tsunami relief effort.
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Case Announces 2012 Run for U.S. Senate
Former U.S. Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii announced his plans to run for U.S. Senate in 2012.
Four Maui Teams Claim State Soccer Titles
Five Valley Isle teams — including four from Maui United — qualified for the Far West Regional soccer tournament later this summer in Boise.
138th Birthday Celebration of the Lahaina Banyan Tree
The tree was planted on April 24, 1873 by a sheriff to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Mission.
VIDEO: Ekolu Celebrates 7th Album Release at Mulligan’s
Maui band Ekolu celebrated the release of their 7th album Ekolu: Simply for Love, at Mulligan’s on the Blue, in Wailea.
Government Shutdown Averted: Hawai’i Impacts
Congress reached a short term budget agreement, averting a government shutdown that would have resulted in the furlough of 800,000 federal workers across the nation.
Maui Engineer Develops Portable Wind Energy System
Maui engineer Dan Tracy has figured out a way to create a portable wind energy system using a kite that can be used to power electronics.
Health Dept. Hosts Dengue Fever Meetings in E. Maui
The meetings begin THIS Saturday in Keanae and Nahiku and are hosted by Health Department officials.
Road Advisory: Hana Highway near Paihi Stream
Crews from the Public Works Department are conducting flood assessment near Paihea Stream.
Hana and Lahainaluna High School included as New Day Work Projects
More than 50 CIP projects have been initiated as part of the New Day Works program to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
Masked Suspects Sought in Attempted ATM Burglary in Pukalani
Maui Police are investigating the attempted burglary early this morning of an ATM machine located inside the Longs Drugs Store in Pukalani.
2 Hawaii Mayors Seek Clarity on HGEA Contract
The Governor announced an HGEA contract agreement, but at least two county mayors want more information.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii Following 7.1 Japan Quake
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake was reported shortly after 4:30 Hawaii time this morning.
2 Suspected Dengue Cases in East Maui Under Investigation
The State Department of Health is investigating two suspected cases of dengue fever in East Maui.
State Reaches Agreement with Govt. Workers’ Union
The newly announced agreement, if ratified, ends the 2 day per month furloughs in the current contract.
GRAMMY Drops Hawaiian Music Category
The GRAMMY Awards presented by the Recording Academy is dropping 31 categories, including the GRAMMY for Hawaiian Music as part of a restructuring effort.
Senate Hearing Begins on Board of Education Nominees
The Senate Committee on Education begins confirmation hearings today on nominations to the Board of Education.
VIDEO: Ho’omau 2011 Highlights
Punana Leo O Maui hosted the annual fundraising event, Hoomau 2011, to raise money for the Hawaiian immersion preschool program.
Progress Reported in Upcountry Water Meter Study
Maui Water Director Dave Taylor said the department is about a third of the way through a list analysis to determine the cost and complexity of water needs Upcountry.










