Maui News
Honorary Co-Chairs Selected for Baldwin 75th Anniversary
Former H.P. Baldwin High School Principal Wallace Fujii and Maui County’s First Lady Ann Arakawa will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for the school’s upcoming 75th Anniversary festivities.
State Joins National Effort to Combat Deceptive Travel Promoters
The Office of Consumer Protection issued an the alert warning consumers of “unscrupulous” promoters, who they say are “tricking” individuals into purchasing deeply discounted or free vacation packages.
Maui Budget Passes Unanimously on Final Reading
The Maui County Council unanimously passed the FY 2014 budget on second and final reading today. The budget was passed after an amendment was made relating to charges for current services and public transit fares for individuals with disabilities.
Maui’s Nā Kamehameha Parade Honors Inouye and Akaka
The upcoming Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa celebrates recently retired US Senator Daniel Akaka, and the late US Senator Daniel Inouye.
JUMPSmartMaui Preps Island for Adoption of Electric Vehicles
The JUMPSmartMaui initiative aims to improve the integration of renewable energy resources into Maui’s electrical grid and prepare the island and state for the adoption of electric vehicles.
CANCELED: Wind Advisory Haleakalā Summit
The wind advisory has since been canceled for Haleakalā National Park.
BRIEF: Second and Final Reading of Maui Budget Slated
The FY 2014 budget unanimously passed first reading on May 28, 2013. The council’s version of the budget is $559 million—that’s $14 million less than what was proposed by the mayor.
PHOTOS: Native Hawaiian Disparities Discussed in Senate
It was among the topics covered by Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders who met with the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee.
RESCINDED: Loophole Closed on Non-Resident Golfers Seeking Waiehu Discount
The changes are intended to allow only bonafide residents to qualify for discounted play at Waiehu Golf Course, by excluding non-residents who had used a loophole in the previous system to obtain a resident card and pay resident rates to golf, authorities said in a press release announcing the new requirements.
BRIEF: Central Maui Tennis Court Repairs
The Wells Tennis Courts, numbers 4-6, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 13. All War Memorial Tennis Courts will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 14.
“Cutting-Edge” Equipment Blessed at Maui Cancer Center
The piece of equipment boasts “faster and more precise radiation treatment of cancerous tumors,” and is currently the only treatment of its kind in the state.
Leleiwi Parking Closed for Accessibility Improvements
The Leleiwi Overlook parking lot, located in the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park, will be completely closed for repaving and accessibility improvements for one week beginning today.
500+ People Treated in First Day of Tropic Care Maui
No identification is required, and no fees will be assessed to patients participating in the program. The program is also available free of charge to non-citizens, individuals with no local address, and those with no health insurance.
New Rental Car Partnership Serves Hāna, Maui
Rental car services are now available to motorists traveling into or out of the remote town of Hāna, in East Maui. Enterprise Rent-A-Car joins in a partnership with the Travaasa Experiential Resorts to provide car rentals to travelers.
5.3 Hawaiʻi Island Quake Felt on Maui, No Tsunami
There is no tsunami expected following a 5.3 magnitude earthquake reported in the deep ocean southeast of Hawaiʻi Island at 2:13 p.m. on 6/4/13, according to information released by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Tropic Care Maui Free Health Clinic Launches Today
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa is at the Lānaʻi Tropic Care clinic today as the county kicks off day one of the event.
Water Shutdown Scheduled for Part of Wailuku
Parts of Wailuku will be without water while crews conduct capital improvement work to replace waterlines over an 11-hour period beginning on Wednesday night.
Maui Landfill Reopens, Fire Contained
A landfill fire on Maui caused upwards of $360,000, since it was first reported on Sunday afternoon. County officials said the landfill is now open. Fire officials say the fire was 95% contained by Monday night.
Maui Honors Sun Mei With Statue at Kēōkea
Sun Mei was the elder brother of Sun Yat-sen, the first president and founding father of the Republic of China.
MECO Ordered to Refund Customers Due to Poor Service
MECO’s allowed profit level was also reduced from 10% to 9%, due to “lower interest rates” and discovered “inefficiencies,” according to the commission.
