Maui News

Sun Mei was the elder brother of Sun Yat-sen, the first president and founding father of the Republic of China.

MECO’s allowed profit level was also reduced from 10% to 9%, due to “lower interest rates” and discovered “inefficiencies,” according to the commission.

DLNR officials described the docks are “old and badly deteriorated.” Officials said the docks need to be replaced before they become a safety hazard.

A high surf advisory has been extended for the south facing shores of all islands as a large south southwest swell builds.

After registering as a sex offender at the Wailuku Police Station Friday, May 31, Charles Cowan sexually assaulted a woman in a store dressing room and then tried to escape.

Maui County fire fighters are still on the scene at the Central Maui Landfill Refuse & Recycling Center, where a blaze at the EKO Compost site has closed down operations today and possibly tomorrow.

A benefit fundraiser called “I Love Lahaina” recently raised $30,000 for six West Maui schools.

Maui Fire Department crews from Kahului and Kula responded Sunday, June 2, to a 4:30 p.m. alarm for a two-acre fire at the Central Maui Landfill.

Maui police officers responded to a call about 12:24 p.m. regarding a discovery of what appeared to be a grenade along the shoulder of Hansen Road.

Maui’s Kahului Airport will benefit from Governor Neil Abercrombie’s release of more than $21.8 million in capital improvement projects (CIP) Thursday, May 30, for state airports and highways.

Lieutenant Governor Shan S. Tsutsui formally announced his candidacy to continue serving the state of Hawaii in his current capacity.

President Remengesau will share stories about how the island nation of Palau is balancing local needs and outside interests, while protecting their natural and cultural resources.

Local producers on Maui are encouraged to apply for funding and booth space at the upcoming Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, scheduled for August 16 to 18, 2013 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Oʻahu.

In preparation for the upcoming event, organizers have released a list of frequently asked questions that may assist participants seeking service from the clinics.

A murder investigation has been launched following results of an autopsy conducted on the body of a woman found in waters off Kalapana on Tuesday, police said.

The plan explores how the utility will meet future energy needs in Maui County. A public meeting on Maui to discuss the plan, will take place on Thursday, June 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School.

Another record high temperature was set in Kahului, bringing to four the total number of record setting days for hot weather on Maui this month.

Haleakalā National Park hosts its first Artist in Residence, showcasing work inspired by nature, park officials said.

Customers in parts of Wailuku will be without water during improvement work scheduled on Mission and Vinyard Street over several hours on Thursday night and Friday morning, officials said.

Parents of keiki in Papa Mālaaʻo kindergarten program will be getting a call from the office asking them to enroll their child this week.