Maui News

Justin Howard Woodson of Kahului was appointed today to the recently vacated state House of Representatives seat for District 9, representing Kahului, Puunene, Maui Lani and the Old Sand Hills subdivision.

The Maui County Council is expected to make initial committee referrals on Friday that could include review of the Maui Bus schedules and fares; and a resolution to hire the first county auditor.

Officials say the lower particulate levels coincide with reduced fireworks activity that occurred upon the implementation of a ban on certain types of fireworks in 2011 on the island of Oahu.

Researchers from the US Geological Survey say the iconic silversword plant atop Haleakalā on Maui has entered a period of substantial climate-related decline.

The new billing cycle replaces the current bi-monthly billing, allowing customers to align their payment with other monthly utility expenses. Water officials say an additional benefit is that the shorter billing cycle will provide more opportunities for customers to adjust their water use to lower their next bill.

The Kupukupu ‘Āina spring internship program is geared toward students in grades 6 to 8, and is limited to 12 students selected through a competitive process.

Maui’s Wailea Beach and Honokalani Black Sand Beach were voted among the best stretches of scenic sand in the world.

Final notices were mailed out, with a due date of January 25, 2013. County officials say all accounts that remain unpaid after the deadline will be closed, and a $30 fee will be charged to re-open an account.

The Maui Police Department will launch a new Crisis Intervention Team Program this week, the first of its kind in the state, according to department officials.

Sen. Schatz will participate in two public events this week including today’s induction of former US senator Daniel K. Akaka into the Aloha Order of Merit and the opening day of the 2013 State Legislature.

The 600-square foot restroom located below the swimming pool sustained heavy roof damage with approximately 80% of the structure involved. Both portable toilets were completely destroyed.

Dave Merchant, chair of the nominating committee said all seven candidates who were considered were well qualified, thoughtful, and demonstrated a commitment to public service.

A 22-year-old Lahaina man was airlifted out of Makamakaole trail on Maui yesterday after falling and injuring his back. The incident was reported at 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in an area near mile marker 8 of the Kahekili Highway.

The facility was named ʻIke Leʻa, meaning “to see clearly,” and features laboratories and classrooms designed to respond to the challenges in the STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

The DWS began a temporary switch to chlorine in November due to the near-empty conditions of the Upper Kula reservoirs. The disinfectant used for the Upper Kula water system will be switched back from chlorine to chloramines on or around Wednesday, January 16, 2013.

The Maui County Democratic Party confirmed the list of seven contenders today.

The discovery was made during a search of the home located at 144 Luakaha Circle in South Maui at around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday.

Maui High School freshman Giel Tolentino was awarded a MacBook Pro at the weekend Family Sundays finale event at the Maui Mall.

Dr. Natalie Gates worked for the past 12 years at Point Reyes National Seashore in California, first as a wildlife biologist, and then as chief of natural resource management. She will transition to her new duties at Haleakalā in March.

The pools will be closed for chemical treatment and clean-up on Monday and Tuesday, January 14 and 15, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 16, 2013.