Maui News
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.
Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Hawaii’s Solar Tax Credit
Challengers claim the change will drastically reduce the availability of tax credits for solar photovoltaic systems, and threaten Hawai‘i’s progress in promoting renewable energy and in weaning itself off fossil fuels.
Stroke Patient Medevaced From Lanai to MMMC
Medics from Lanai medevaced a 76-year-old Lanai City man to Maui after he suffered from stroke-like systems on Tuesday afternoon.
BRIEF: Department of Finance-Closing for Staff Training
The Maui Department of Finance will be closed today, Wednesday, December 12, 2012, as all divisions conduct staff training.
Union Turns Down State’s Offer for Teachers
State officials say the new two-year offer included $49 million of new compensation, including 2% raises in each year of the contract for all teachers and restoring the previous 5% reduction in teacher compensation.
Hawaiʻi Ranks Second in Nation for Health
Hawaiʻi was ranked as the second healthiest state in the nation behind Vermont in an index released today by the Trust for America’s Health.
BRIEF: Water shortage at Kapalaoa Cabin
The Kapalaoa Cabin in the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park on Maui is experiencing a water shortage due to lack of rain.
BRIEF: Senator Inouye Recovering Under Hospital Care
US Senator Daniel Inouye is under observation as doctors regulate his oxygen intake. The orders came after the 88-year-old senator reportedly fainted at his office on Thursday.
Red Flag Warning For Leeward Maui
Winds are expected to be easterly blowing at 15 to 25 mph with 40 mph gusts. The National Weather Service says relative humidity will be as low as 40%.
UPDATE: Missing Maui Man Located
Authorities say 74-year-old Clarence Hoopii was last seen at around 8 a.m. at the top of Malaihi Road in Wailuku.
