Maui News
Interview of State Water Commission Applicants Begins
The Nominating Committee for the State Commission on Water Resource Management begins interviews of applicants today for an open position on the commission.
Upcountry Sustainability Hosts Garbage on Maui Talk
Representatives from local recycling companies will lead the discussion on what is currently happening on Maui to divert waste from landfills.
UPDATE: Keōpūolani Park Reopened After Removal of Suspected Ordnance
Maui police reopened Keōpūolani Park following the removal of suspected unexploded ordnance found at the location, according to Maui Police Sergeant Audra Sellers.
Skyline Eco-Adventures Named #1 Zipline Company in Hawaiʻi
Skyline Eco-Adventures on Maui was recognized as the top zipline company in the state for 2015 by Hawaiʻi Magazine.
Study: More Hawaiʻi Public School Students are College & Career Ready
Hawaiʻi’s students have made steady, and in some cases, significant improvements in key indicators of college and career readiness, according to the new College and Career Indicators Report released today by Hawaiʻi P-20 Partnerships for Education.
State Budget Supports Agricultural Initiatives
A state budget recently passed by the House (HB500, HD1) has provided $220,812 for four new positions in the Pesticides Branch of the state Department of Agriculture to oversee and enforce the use of pesticides.
Nisei Veterans Center Confers Emeritus Designations
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center board of directors is honoring of Hiroshi Arisumi as president emeritus and Leonard Oka as director emeritus, in recognition of their many years of service and commitment.
Bath & Body Works in Talks for Store at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Maui Now has learned that retailer Bath & Body Works is in talks to open a store at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului.
State Senate Confirms DHS Director
Members of the State Senate voted on Friday, March 20, 2015, to confirm Rachael Wong as director of the Department of Human Services. The vote was unanimous.
Hawaiʻi Firearm Permits Decrease From Record High Level
In Maui County 1,939 firearm permit applications were approved in 2014, down from the 2,631 approvals granted in 2013.
Maui Police Launch Study on Use of Body-Worn Cameras
The Maui Police Department’s Plans, Training, Research and Development Section has scheduled a one month feasibility study on the use of body-worn cameras by officers.
Maui Crime Log March 8–14: Burglaries, Thefts, Break-Ins
Maui police responded to 13 burglaries, 18 vehicle thefts, and 10 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, March 8, and Saturday, March 14, 2015.
McKelvey Secures Funds for Lahaina Harbor and Bypass Next Stage
Funds for the emergency dredging of Lahaina Harbor and the next phase of construction for the Lahiana Bypass have been secured under a House budget bill that now advances to the state Senate for review.
Maui’s Arase and Doan Honored at State Capitol Education Week
Maui Waena teacher Richard Arase, and Seabury Hall student Jasmine Doan were honored on Tuesday as part of Education Week at the State Capitol.
Staff Shortages Affect Haʻikū Refuse Route, Hāna Landfill Hours
Due to a staff shortage, a refuse collection route in the Haʻikū area was not serviced on Friday, March 20, 2015. County officials say the trash route collection for this area will take place Saturday, March 21, 2015.
Maui House Delegation Targets $165 M for Maui CIP Projects
The Maui House delegation secured an estimated $165 million in Capital Improvement Project funds for various projects across Maui County as part of a budget bill that now advances to the state Senate for further consideration.
Mayor to Present Proposed FY 2016 Budget
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa will unveil his proposal for the Fiscal Year 2016 budget during a presentation at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in the Mayor’s Conference Room.
St. Patrick’s Day Traffic Enforcement Nets 12 Arrests, 344 Tickets
Maui police issued a total of 344 citations and made 12 arrests during the Saint Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign that ran from Monday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
Maui’s Kanoa Leahey Among Honorees in Upcoming ESPN Proclamation
Leahey, who is an ESPN sportscaster, and talk show host on Maui’s ESPN 900 AM, is being honored for his work over the years, which also included time as the former sports director and anchor at KHON2 and sports anchor at KITV.
Hāna Ranch Takes Sustainable Produce to Roadside Stand
The historic Hāna Ranch in East Maui recently opened a farm stand, featuring locally-grown seasonal organic fruits and vegetables.
