Maui News

The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted today to advance a bill that seeks a repeal of the controversial Public Land Development Corporation.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Summit of Haleakala on Maui until 6 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013.

In addition to Sugimura’s selection, Sen. Hirono also announced the appointment of Alan Yamamoto as her State Director. Yamamoto was a former aide to US Senator Daniel Inouye.

Clear and consistent throughout is a suggested transition away from County-subsidized residential drop box operations, and reliance instead on private vendors for recycling.

James Gomes is being appointed to a four year term that is scheduled to take effect on July 1st, pending state Senate confirmation.

The new stretch of road extends a little less than a mile from Lahainaluna Road to Keawe Street, creating an alternate route that runs parallel to the busy Honoapiilani Highway below. The $77 million project was made possible with 80% federal and 20% state funding, according to the DOT.

In the senate version of the bill, there is a $25 million set aside for sequestration contingencies to account for federal spending reductions.

Amos Lonokailua-Hewett and Richard Kawasaki were promoted during a Badge Pinning Ceremony held at the Kahului Fire Station on Wednesday.

The Maui students were among more than a dozen Hawai’i schools that nearly swept the competition by winning 16 of 17 awards issued by the nonprofit organization.

When fire units arrived on scene at 2:35 a.m., the structure was fully engulfed in flames. The pavilion as an unoccupied 20′ x 20′ open wood structure built with timber and recycled plastic planks.

The Maui Fire Department’s Mark Pokini and Kris Sakamoto are being promoted to the rank of Fire Captain. The new promotions take effect on April 1, 2013.

When fire crews arrived on scene, they found a 5′ x 5′ section of the roof on fire at the clubhouse, and also fire in the attic area, said Maui Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga.

A Molokai man accused of 2nd Degree Murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend , is now being held on “no-bail” following a preliminary hearing on Wednesday afternoon, March 27.

The event features special guest speaker Glynnis Nakai, the manager form the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, and 22-year employee of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

County police departments across the state will increase efforts to deter distracted driving during an upcoming campaign that begins next week, officials said.

The Maui meeting takes place on Monday, April 1st at 6 p.m. at the Lihikai Elementary School in Kahului. DLNR hosts a series of public hearings to discuss proposed amendments that prohibit and deter the transport and release of introduced wildlife.

State lawmakers from Central Maui will host a talk story session next weekend. Representative Justin Woodson and Senator Gil Keith-Agaran will provide an update on current measures that will impact the community.

Forecasters with the NWS say radar at around 6 p.m., showed moderate to heavy showers moving into the windward side of the island, with stationary heavy rain over the West Maui Mountains, up-slope from Wailuku to Waihee.

HB321, introduced by Maui freshman Senator Kaniela Ing is aimed at increasing the state’s low voter turnout.

With the wheels in motion, the mayor said this year the administration is focusing in part on the Department of Water Supply.