Maui News
VIDEO: New Year’s Eve Fire Destroys Kahului Home
A Kahului home was destroyed by fire during the New Year’s Eve celebration in Central Maui. The fire was reported at around 9:45 p.m. on Kono Place in Kahului.
Applications Accepted for Tsutsui Senate Vacancy
The deadline to apply for the District 5 Senate seat is 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 3. District and precinct officers within Senate District 5 will then meet on Saturday, Jan. 5, to hear from each candidate.
Senator Schatz is Building Office and Team
Schatz is accepting applications for positions for his offices in both Hawai’i and Washington DC through January 4, 2013. In a statement released over the weekend, Schatz said he’s looking for talented, energetic, and public-minded people who want to serve their state and their country.
BRIEF: Wailuku Cemetery Wall Collapse
The rock slide forced the closure of Waiinu Road on the south side of the cemetery for about six hours as county crews worked to clear the roadway of debris.
No Threat Found Following Maui Mall Evacuation
An estimated 280 patrons were evacuated from the Maui Mall on Saturday night as Maui Police conducted an investigation into a threat.
VIDEO: Maui Remembers Inouye
During the Maui service, held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater, musician Willie K performed a rendition of the ballad Danny Boy.
PHOTOS: Maui Homecoming for Newly Appointed Lt. Gov. Tsutsui
Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui of Maui arrived at Kahului Airport this morning to a surprise homecoming welcome from family and friends.
DWS to Stop Accepting New Requests for Upcountry Water Meters
The final day to submit any new applications to be placed on the Upcountry Water Meter Priority list is on December 31, 2012.
Donna Mercado Kim Selected as Senate President
Senate Vice President Donna Mercado Kim fills the role left by former Senate president Shan Tsutsui who formally accepted the lt. governor’s post on Thursday.
40-Foot Flames Doused in Haiku Fire
Flames as high as 40-feet were reported in the area, and a total of 1.5 acres of brush was consumed before crews brought the blaze under control, said Maui Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.
Tsutsui Appointment Expands Neighbor Island Reach
The governor stated that plans are underway to establish an additional Office of the Lt. Governor on Maui, expanding the office’s reach and accessibility to all island communities.
Kula Maui Bus Route to Start in New Year
The Kula Villager route #39 will launch on January 1, 2013. It will begin at 7 a.m. on Pukalani Street near the Hannibal Tavares Community Center, and go as far as Rice Park.
BREAKING: Tsutsui Named New Lt. Governor of Hawai‘i
The announcement came during a press conference this afternoon in which Gov. Abercrombie confirmed the role of Tsutsui as second-in-command of Hawai‘i.
Maui Woman Airlifted in Pali Trail Rescue
Engine-1 and Rescue-10 were dispatched to respond to the report of a stranded hiker approximately one mile up on the Lahaina side of the trail, said Maui Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.
Hawaii Lt. Governor Announcement Expected at 3:30 p.m.
Governor Neil Abercrombie this afternoon will make an announcement regarding the Lieutenant Governor vacancy created by the departure of Brian Schatz.
Akaka: “Schatz Will be a Strong Progressive Voice for Hawaii”
Sen. Akaka said Senator Schatz will be a “strong progressive voice” for Hawaii in the US Senate.
BRIEF: $45,000 in Project Graduation Funding Available
An estimated $45,000 in County funding has been made available for Project Graduation Programs for 2013 graduating classes.
Congratulations and Criticism Surface Upon Schatz Appointment
Most of the remarks were congratulatory in nature, but at least one, coming from the Hawaii Republican Party, was critical of the governor’s choice.
Maui Book of Condolences Honors Late Senator Inouye
The public is invited to express their appreciation for the senator, and extend their sympathies to his family through the book.
BREAKING: Lt. Gov. Schatz Named to Fill Inouye’s US Senate Vacancy
Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz was selected today to fill the US Senate Vacancy created by the recent passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye.
