Maui News

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

“Our economy is strong and appears to be getting stronger. Hawaii continues to lead the US amongst states with significant revenue growth possibilities. We must remember that the Council predictions relate to tax revenue growth.”

Three different groups of hikers, ranging in age from 18 to 57, were rescued from various locations along the trail, according to information released by Maui Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.

The Maui County Council unanimously passed the $559 million Fiscal Year 2014 budget on first reading today.

Maui Waena Intermediate School eighth grader, Rachel Nagamine was honored with the top award in the school’s first-ever community-partnered essay contest.

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the discovery today of a body that was reportedly caught in a fishing line in the ocean off of a lava viewing area.

The Maui Department of Water Supply will shut off water to part of South Kīhei Road during a waterline cut-in project that begins on Wednesday night, officials said.

A second wastewater overflow in less than a month was reported on Kenolio Road fronting the Southpointe Apartments in Kīhei.

The new advisory was issued at 1:58 p.m., and will remain in effect until 5 p.m. due to heavy downpours that forecasters say are developing upslope from Makawao and Huelo.

The Maui County Council will hear a proposal that would give partial protection to an estimated 1,250 additional applicants on the Upcountry Water Meter Priority List.

The 15- by 10-foot structure was used as a sleeping area for a property caretaker, who was not at the location when the fire occurred, said Maui Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.

The species, also known as ornate flying tree snakes for their ability to spring from tree to tree, is a native to South East Asia, said state officials.

During the construction period, parking spaces at the lot near the 9,000-foot elevation may be reduced by up to 50% during sunrise.

In order to qualify for the US Department of Agriculture program, DOT officials say a school must have 50% or more of its regularly enrolled students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunches, and some type of summer program on campus.

“The line that came down was an original copper line that had already been identified for repair prior to the incident on Wednesday,” said MECO officials.

The 17 count indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury yesterday against George Lindell, 65, and Holly Hoaeae, 39.

Kahanamoku Beach in Waikīkī on Oʻahu took 2nd and Hāmoa Beach in the East Maui town of Hāna was 4th in the annual ranking.

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 8.2 preliminary magnitude earthquake in the Sea of Okhotsk reported at 7:45 p.m. 5/23/13.

In addition to learning about the services offered by state and federal governments, farmers can also earn two credits towards their Restricted Use Pesticide re-certification.

The vote effectively lifts a ban on openly gay scouts, who previously would have been rejected from participating in the organization.