Maui News
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.
Maui Services Planned for Sen. Inouye
A Maui memorial service will be held for US Senator Daniel Inouye this week Saturday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
US Senate Appointment to be Announced at 2 p.m.
Governor Neil Abercrombie this afternoon will announce his selection for the appointment to fill the US Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye.
Schatz Keynote Speaker for Maui Council Inauguration
Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Maui Council Inauguration, that is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013, in the Council Chamber.
Debris Causes Kahului Christmas Wastewater Spill
An estimated 566 gallons of wastewater overflowed from the line along Ani Street in Kahului at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Invasive Species Arrive with Possible Japan Tsunami Debris
Four of the confirmed items that have arrived in Hawaiʻi since Sept. 18, 2012 include: a large blue plastic bin, a fishing boat recovered 700 miles north of Maui by a Hawaii longline fisherman, a skiff found at Midway Atoll, and a skiff in pieces found at Kahana Bay, Oahu.
Mental Health Service Discussion Kicks Off on Maui
The state Department of Health will visit Maui as part of a statewide series of meetings to gather input on services offered to adults with sever and persistent mental illness.
6 on Maui Promoted to Fire Fighter III
Maui Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray today announced the promotion of six members to the rank of Fire Fighter III. The promotions include Spencer Rodrigues, Jason Gamiao, Ryan Otsubo, Nathan Nishiki, Matthew Mann, and Timmothy Herrick.
VIDEO: Mateo and Pontanilla to Join Arakawa Administration
According to Arakawa, his administration will hire both the exiting Council Chair Danny Mateo of Molokai, and the exiting Vice Chair Joe Pontanilla of Kahului.
