Maui News
Water Conservation Requested in Upper Kula
Customers in Upper Kula are asked to conserve water today due to a power outage in the Olinda area. Booster pumps at the Department of Water Supply are also down and the DWS will not be able to pump water up to the Upper Kula storage tanks until power is restored.
Governor’s Proposed Budget Reverses 5% Pay Cut
The budget reverses the 5% reduction in state employee wages, which was implemented following what was described as the worst recession in a generation.
VIDEO: Local Reaction to Sen. Inouye’s Passing
Local reaction to the passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye has been filled with gratitude, sorrow, and sentiment for the decades of service provided to the people of Hawaii and the nation as a whole.
Congressional Colleagues React to Sen. Inouye’s Death
Condolences have been pouring in from congressional colleagues as they learned of the passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii today.
Hawaii’s Senior Senator Dies, Inouye’s Last Words are “Aloha”
US Senator Daniel K. Inouye took his last breath at 12:01 p.m. on Monday, following respiratory complications.
Maui Toy Drive Gives to Abused and Neglected Kids
The non-profit agency conducts the annual campaign in the hopes of brightening the holiday season for more than 1,600 children county-wide who are abused, neglected and/or in foster care.
UH Campuses Reduce Operations During Winter Break
University officials say the reduction in operations is in support of continuing efforts to reduce energy consumption and recover cost savings.
Hawaii to Combat Invasive Fireweed by Introducing Moth
The Department of Agriculture has obtained approval to release the Arctiidae moth to combat the spread of Fireweed, an invasive pest that is toxic to livestock.
ʻIao Valley Road OPEN Following Downed Electric Lines
ʻIao Valley Road is now open following a closure earlier this morning. The road was closed for about four hours as crews worked to repair downed live electric lines that were knocked over by a large tree branch. The road is now open in both directions.
Hawai’i School Officials Ensure Security After Mainland Massacre
The Hawaii State Department of Education Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Branch this morning met with Honolulu Police Department officials to review security procedures for the state’s public schools following the shooting tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
Hawai’i Leaders Respond to School Massacre
“It is horrific that anyone would take away so many young lives. Schools should always be a safe and nurturing place for our children and educators.”
BRIEF: Hawaii’s Presidential Electors Cast Votes On Monday
Members of the Electoral College in Hawai’i will convene on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 at 2 p.m. to cast votes for president and vice-president of the United States.
House Leadership to be Determined on Opening Day
Present House Speaker Calvin Say announced Thursday that he will no longer be a candidate for speaker for the 2013-14 legislative sessions.
East Maui Power Restored
Maui Electric Company crews continue to investigate the cause of a power outage in East Maui that knocked out electricity for about 23 minutes this afternoon. The outage was first reported at 1:17 p.m., and all areas affected by the outage had power restored by 1:40 p.m., according to company officials.
MECO Offers Free Emergency Handbook in 5 Languages
Non-English speaking residents and visitors will have greater access to emergency information with the translation and publication of the Maui Electric Company Emergency Handbook in different languages.
Elderly Maui Woman Rescued from Waihou Trail
Search and rescue crews were dispatched to the Waihou Spring Trail in Olinda on Wednesday night in response to a report of a missing 85-year-old woman.
Akaka Says Aloha to Senate in Farewell Remarks
US Senator Daniel Akaka stood before fellow colleagues on Wednesday as he delivered his farewell speech in preparation for retirement.
ʻIao Valley State Monument Reopens After Walkway Repairs
The $23,500 contract included replacement of stream-side walkways, repairs to damaged concrete walkway steps, and replacement of sections of the main asphalt walkway from the comfort station to the bridge.
Search for Missing Maui Woman Launched on Hawai’i Island
Hawaiʻi County police are searching for a 19-year-old Maui woman who was reported missing from Lakewood, Washington, where she attends college. Police say Nhi Nguyen Tuyet Pham may be on the island of Hawaiʻi, possibly in Puna.
Maui Attorneys Collect Food for Hunger Relief
“More than ever before, working poor families, seniors on fixed incomes, and single parents are relying on the Hawaiʻi and Maui Food Banks just to survive month to month,” said CLS President Steven Guttman. “This is a small way that the we attorneys are able to help make sure that no one in our island ‘ohana goes to bed hungry,” said Guttman.
