Maui News
South Maui Budget Meeting Rescheduled
The date for the rescheduled South Maui Budget Meeting is Monday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, but was canceled due to a tsunami advisory that day.
Feds Propose Rule for Native Hawaiian Government-to-Government Relationship
The Proposed Rule provides a framework for a Native Hawaiian governing entity to enter into a government-to-government relationship with the United States.
Manpower Shortage Affects Two Central Maui Trash Routes
A manpower shortage has resulted in missed trash collection on two Central Maui routes today, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
Bigger Plans for 2nd Annual Made in Maui County Festival
In an effort to accommodate more shoppers this year, organizers have expanded the show to include additional vendors. A total of 150 vendors and food trucks will be participating, 40 of them for the first time.
Sewage Spills into Pond Near S. Kīhei Road
An undetermined amount of sewage reportedly spilled near South Kīhei Road and St. Theresa’s Church in Kīhei…
PHOTOS: “Cami” Wins 2015 Baby of the Year at Maui Fair
Cameron “Cami” Delatori Brown was named the 2015 Baby of the Year at the contest held Saturday at the 93rd Maui Fair. As the newly crowned Baby of the Year, Cameron won a weekend getaway to the Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas.
Staff Shortage Affects Trash Pickup in Wailuku
Affected areas include: Waiehu Kou 1, 2, 3 and 4; Waiheʻe Town, Ocean View Estates; Waiehu Heights and all surrounding streets.
STUDY: Kahului Among Most Tax-Friendly Retirement Spots in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi was ranked among the states that were classified as “Moderately Tax Friendly,” in the SmartAsset survey. Kahului is one of the most tax-friendly places for retirees in Hawaiʻi, according to the study.
Robust Growth on Maui Fueled by Double-Digit Increase in Air Seats
Maui experienced a 17.4% increase in air seats to 1.56 million. This helped boost visitor arrivals by 5.9% to 1.73 million, and total expenditures to $2.9 billion, up 6.4% year-to-date compared to 2014.
Brown Water Advisories Issued for Honolua, Honokahua
The state Department of Health has issued brown water advisories for Honolua and Honokahua Bays in West Maui following heavy rains overnight.
Five Divers Rescued from Disabled Boat off Honokōwai
The men, all from Kīhei and ranging in age from 25 to 70, had been scuba diving near Hawea Point, and could not start their engines after pulling anchor.
Owner Claims Unmanned Kayak Near Olowalu, Maui
The owner of an unmanned yellow kayak found floating adrift offshore of Olowalu, Maui on Saturday, has since contacted the US Coast Guard and claimed the item.
Maui Tomorrow Urges Testimony in Support of Pe’ahi Protection
The group hopes the County of Maui will invest more funds towards the purchase of the property to protect it from future development.
Contest Winners Announced Ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day
Nēnē Logo Contest Winners Announced ahead of tomorrow’s, Nēnē Awareness Day, Sept. 26. Congratulations to Maui Waena’s: Rysher Belen, Kirk Seitz and Maya Hickman.
2015 Maui Fair Attendance Up, More in Store for Weekend
“Overall, the weather was gorgeous and there were good reviews on the new presentation of our Food & Festival Village, with fair goers saying it was spacious and inviting.” – Maui Fair Director Sherri Grimes.
The Shops at Wailea Implements New Parking Validation System
Under the new system that launches on Oct. 1, 2015 customers will be able to park free for the first hour. Customers can also receive one complimentary validation for an additional two hours with a minimum purchase of $25 at retail locations with the center.
Carroll Submits Bill to Create Affordable Housing
The county has lost over $1.4 million in Section 8 funds over the last year and a half, and has the potential to lose nearly $3 million in federal funding if something is not done soon, said council member Robert Carroll.
Settlement Reached Lawsuit over Maui Clean Water Act Violations
Under the settlement, the County may appeal these rulings, but, if the rulings are upheld, it must implement the $2.5 million projects to divert and reuse the wastewater.
VIDEO: Maui’s Caroline Absalom Earns Top 3 Finish in Mrs. America
Maui’s own Caroline Absalom earned the 2nd Runner Up distinction in the Mrs. America pageant during a competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.
Maui Crime Log Sept. 13–19: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 29 burglaries, 35 vehicle break-ins and 16 vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 19. 2015. The total number of incidents reported this week is 80, compared to 64 the previous week.
