Maui News
Man Identified as Possible Source of National Leak Worked in Hawaiʻi
Booz Allen Hamilton, a management and technology consulting firm issued a statement on Sunday confirming that Edward Snowden, 29, had been employed with the company for less than three months, and was assigned to a team in Hawaiʻi.
New Civil Liberties and Constitution Day Promotes Equal Rights
The legislation notes the efforts of several Americans of Japanese ancestry who challenged the validity and constitutionality of the internment of more than 110,000 Japanese Americans during WWII.
Visitor with Broken Wind Surf Mast Rescued at Kanahā
Authorities say the 60-year-old male visitor was reported missing by his wife who said she had not seen him for about two hours.
Māla Wharf, Maui Dams Included in CIP Funding
Maui is to receive funding for a variety of projects in the latest round of capital improvement expenditures from the state.
ROAD OPEN: Fire Temorarily Impacts Mokulele Traffic
The Mokulele Highway at Mehameha is now open following a fire near the animal shelter. Police had temporarily blocked the Kahului-bound lanes due to heavy smoke that hampered visibility in the area.
Vendors Sought for Interactive Health & Fitness Expo
The Expo is limited to the first 25 approved vendors. Vendors who make and sell healthy products; fitness, dance, or yoga organizations; alternative medicine groups; and others are welcome to apply.
UPDATE: Power Restored to 1,700 MECO Customers in Kahului
An estimated 1,700 electric customers were affected by a power outage in Kahului early this morning. MECO Spokesperson Kaui Awai-Dickson said the probable cause was likely salt corrosion.
Kahului Brush Fire Burns 1/4 Acre Near Church
The incident was reported at 2:41 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the intersection of Hina and West Hawaiʻi Streets.
Wailuku Home Fire Causes $15,000 Damage
A structure fire at a home in Wailuku caused an estimated $15,000 in damage and forced the closure of a portion of Vineyard Street while emergency crews responded to the scene.
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.
