Maui News
Governor Vetoes 3 Bills on Nursing, Wildlife, and Building Code
The governor vetoed HB763, relating to the state building code, because he said it would have set a “negative precedent” by using funds from the Hurricane Relief Fund.
Mechanical Problems Cause of Missed Kula Trash Route
Mechanical problems were named as the cause of missed trash pickup is some parts of Kula today, officials said.
Maui Nā Ala Hele Celebrates National Trails Day
The Nā Ala Hele Trails and Access Program hosts a volunteer workday in the Makawao Forest reserve this Saturday, July 13, as part of a belated celebration of National Trails Day.
Tsutsui Signs Bills into Law on Legislative Deadline
Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui of Maui will sign several bills into law today as he covers for the governor who is on Hawaiian Airlines’ inaugural flight to Taipei.
Water Quality Reports Mailed to Maui and Molokaʻi Customers
Water customers on Maui and Molokaʻi will soon receive the Department of Water Supply’s 15th annual Water Quality Report in the mail.
Overnight Waterline Shutdown Scheduled in Wailuku
Work will result in water outages on Loke, Nani and Wailani Streets; as well as portions of Kaniela (between Main and Vineyard), Mission (between Lower Main and Vineyard), and Vineyard (between Central and Mission).
Council Votes 5-3 in Support of Post Office Demolition Investigation
The council on Friday authorized an investigation into the potential misuse of county funds appropriated for the rehabilitation of the Old Wailuku Post Office.
Brush Fire Burns Area Mauka of Kahekili Highway
A brush fire along the Kahekili Highway in Waiehu on Saturday forced the temporary closure of the road for three hours as crews contained the blaze, officials said.
UPDATE: Nāpili Woman Dead after Ukumehame Firing Range Incident
One of the attendees, a 44-year-old Nāpili woman, after loading a .22 caliber revolver, placed the barrel of the gun under her chin, and pulled the trigger, police said.
Double-Decker Bus Begins Service to Kīhei
The bus will be used to service customers between Central and South Maui on the Kīhei Island Route beginning with a 6:30 a.m. departure on Saturday, July 6.
Maui Volunteer to Assist in Arizona Wildfire Response
A Maui woman is among the nine Hawaiʻi Red Cross volunteers that are being deployed to help with response to the deadly Yarnell wildfire in Arizona, officials said.
Waiheʻe Park Name Change Honoring Caldito Considered
The Maui County Council gave initial approval on Friday to a bill that seeks the renaming of the Waiheʻe Ball Park on Halewaiu Road to the Richard “Pablo” Caldito Park.
Ulua Beach Access Closed During Force Main Replacement
“The area was scheduled to reopen at the end of June; however delays in the deliver of a valve pushed back the beach access closure,” county officials with the Department of Environmental Management said.
Maui Fire and Rescue Respond to 35 Alarms on 4th of July
The incidents included a brush fire in the Paukūkalo Hawaiian Homes subdivision; and three trash can fires, all of which contained visible firework remnants and debris, said Maui Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.
$63,000 in Big Beach Parking Lot Repairs to Start
The $63,977 project was awarded to Vares Contracting and is slated for completion by July 19, 2013.
2 Hunters Airlifted from Makawao Forest Reserve
Two hunters from the same group were airlifted from the Makawao Forest Reserve in separate search and rescue missions, officials said.
Prosecutor’s Office Evacuated in Smoke Alarm Incident
Firefighters were dispatched to the County Prosecutor’s Office twice on Wednesday in response to the activation of the building’s smoke alarm.
VIDEO: Gabbard Hopes to Save Native Hawaiian Education Act
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard met with stakeholders in the Native Hawaiian education community on Maui today to gather input and provide an update on efforts to save programs made possible under the Native Hawaiian Education Act.
Special Water Rates Considered During Times of Shortage
“The methodology is to use rates as a strong push to get everyone to cut back their usage so that there’s enough for everybody.”
Community Emergency Response Team Training in Pukalani
Residents interested in free training in emergency response are invited to attend CERT Basic Training in the Pukalani area this month.
