Maui News
Governor Ige Returns from National Governors Meeting in Washington DC
“Visiting the White House and meeting with President Obama, not once but several times, was a highlight,” said Ige. “It was an honor and a privilege to be part of the Oval Office signing ceremony designating the Honouliuli Camp a National Historic Monument.”
Mayor to Present State of the County Address, March 10
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa will deliver his 2015 State of the County Address on Tuesday, March 10, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the McCoy Studio Theater at Maui Arts and Cultural Center.
Big Island Officer on Administrative Leave After Fatal Collision With Bicyclist
Hawaiʻi Island police initiated a negligent homicide investigation into an officer-involved traffic accident that resulted in the death of a bicyclist in South Kohala.
Powerhouse Goes Spinning in Support of GO RED For Women
Powerhouse Gym and Basketball Maui joined forces in supporting a spinning event over the weekend to raise money and awareness for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement.
Maryland Visitor Pulled From Ocean in Nāpili
A visitor from Maryland died after being pulled from the water at Honokeana Cove in Nāpili on Maui over the weekend. Police have since identified the man as…
MEO to Present Cesar Chavez Award at Luncheon on Mar. 31
Maui Economic Opportunity will be presenting its Cesar Chavez Award to honor individuals who advocate and create an impact in the local Hispanic community. The luncheon and awards celebration will be held on Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MEO Family Center (99 Mahalani St. in Wailuku).
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to be Held in Kula
The Maui County Hazard Mitigation Planning Steering Committee invites all Maui County residents to help update the countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan. A community meeting will be conducted to introduce the planning process on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Kula Community Center.
Community Meetings Scheduled to Gather Input for Wildfire Protection Plans
The Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization, in collaboration with the Maui Wildfire Coordinating Group, Maui Fire Department and the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife will hold community meetings to help develop new Community Wildfire Protection Plans for Upcountry/Central Maui and South Maui. All full-time and part-time residents in these areas are encouraged to attend.
PHOTOS: Maui Lu Iconic Longhouse Building Demolished
Demolition got underway this month at the old Maui Lu Resort in South Maui, with the iconic longhouse and church building coming down in the process.
Investigative Committee: Speaker Emeritus Say is Qualified to Hold Office
A special House committee formed to investigate a residency challenge against Speaker Emeritus Calvin Say, issued a statement today saying Say is qualified to hold office. That report and recommendation will be voted upon by the full House of Representatives.
UHMC Institute of Hawaiian Music Auditioning New Students
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is auditioning new students for the Institute of Hawaiian Music for the upcoming Fall 2015 semester.
Hale Kau Kau Annual Fundraiser, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015
Hale Kau Kau, a meal program for the hungry in South Maui, holds its 16th Annual Fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa.
Kaʻapuni Maui Week-Long Torch-Lit Journey to Begin
The public is invited to this weekend’s midnight launch of a 193-mile torch-lit trek around the island. Chanters for the Kaʻapuni will gather at 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, at Mokuʻula, across from 505 Front Street in Lahaina, for a blessing and launch event.
Writing Project Accepting Invitational Summer Institute Applications
The Hawaiʻi Writing Project is now accepting applications for the 2015 Invitational Summer Institute, a free summer program held at UH Maui College for teachers to explore their own writing as well as effective teaching strategies.
Maui Bus “Upcountry Islander” and “Kula Villager” Route Changes
The Maui County Department of Transportation announced changes to the Maui Bus’ Upcountry Islander and Kula Villager routes, beginning Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015.
Cause of Tuesday’s Power Outage Identified
A support wire broke and made contact with a primary electrical line, damaging a pole near the Kamaʻole Weir in Upcountry Maui at around 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Staff Shortage Results in Missed Trash in Hāliʻimaile, Pāʻia
Residents in Hāliʻimaile and some areas of Pāʻia on Maui did not have their trashed picked up as scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 26, due to a staffing shortage, county officials announced.
Gabbard Honored By National Association Of Counties
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaiʻi was honored this week with the National Association of Counties County Alumni Award.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center Completes Movie Theater Renovation
The completion of auditorium and lobby improvements represents a total investment of more than a million dollars into enhancing the movie-going experience.
Sea Talk: Turtle Conservation Expedition, Feb. 26
The talk entitled, “Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund’s Sea Turtle Conservation Expedition to Micronesia,” will be led by Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund president and co-founder Hannah Bernard.
