Maui News
Kaunoa Senior Center Receives $20,000 A&B Nutrition Grant
A&B’s financial contributions over the past 35 years, has helped Kaunoa’s Congregate Nutrition program provide nutritious meals at 17 satellite centers throughout Maui County, officials said.
Haleakalā Commercial Services Plan Update
The open-house meetings will include information stations where the public can interact with park staff and ask questions.
$8 Million Lahainaluna High School Cafeteria Project Blessing
A new green, sustainably designed cafeteria project will be blessed at Lahainaluna High School in West Maui today.
Bishop Museum to Monitor Mars Rover Landing
The Bishop Museum will run a NASA webcast of the landing, which is scheduled to occur at 7:31 p.m. HST on Sunday, August 5.
Tribal Bill Passes, Eliminates Blood Quantum Requirement
The bill amends an act allowing the tribe to determine its own membership requirements.
Speed a Factor in Overnight Ka’u Fatality
A 39-year-old Kurtistown man suffered fatal injuries in a single-car collision on in the Kaʻu area of Hawai’i Island overnight.
New HIV Specialist Now Available on Maui
Dr. Timothy Duerler is teaming up with the agency to offer medical care services by appointment every Thursday at the facility in Wailuku, located at 1935 Main Street, Suite 101.
Juror Questionnaires Sent to 55,000 Maui Residents
An estimated 55,000 residents on Maui will be receiving juror questionnaires from the Hawai’i State Judiciary beginning this week.
Maui Volunteer Center Hosts “From Dream to Done Workshop”
The training is intended for people who have a project idea in mind, and want to address problems in their communities. The free workshop will be held on Friday, August 10.
Maui Healthy Living Workshop Offered at Kaunoa
The six-week “Better Choices…Better Health” session is hosted by the County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Office on Aging. The workshop provides practical information, tools and support to people of all ages who wish to incorporate healthier habits into their lifestyle.
“Variant” Flu Case Confirmed on Maui
Local and federal officials are investigating a confirmed H3N2v “variant” flu case in an adult patient on Maui.
BRIEF: Waihee, Waiehu, Kahakuloa Power Restored
As of 4:38 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, MECO officials say power has been restored to customers affected by an power outage reported earlier this afternoon. The outage was first reported just before 4 p.m. in the Waihee, Waiehu and Kahakuloa areas.
Maui Mayor on Delegation Visit as Typhoon Nears Taiwan
While county officials were still in the process of trying to establish a line of communication with the mayor this afternoon, authorities said he is not expected to be in any danger.
Maui Medicare Recipients Save $181,000
More than 500 people on Maui with Medicare saved more than $181,000 on prescription drugs in the first six months of 2012, according to numbers released on Monday.
DOE Seeks Flexibility from No Child Left Behind
Under the alternative, states could apply to develop their own rigorous and comprehensive plans designed to improve educational outcomes for all students, close achievement gaps, increase equity, and improve the quality of instruction.
Incentives Offered to STEM, Hawaiian Culture Students at UHMC
Awarded students will receive an annual performance-based stipend award in the amount of $3,500 or $5,000.
Mokulele Accident Near Central Maui Baseyard
UPDATE: 7:45 a.m. 7/31/12: The Mokulele Highway is now completely OPEN in both directions. The road was closed in the Kahului-bound direction earlier today because of a traffic accident reported at around 5:30 a.m. fronting the Central Maui Baseyard.
Toxicology Report Released in Langford Shooting
Marshall M.K. Langford had “high levels of methamphetamine and amphetamine in his body at the time of his death,” says toxicology report.
BRIEF: Brush Fires Slow Traffic on Haleakala Hwy
Firefighters on Maui responded to two separate brush fires located along the Haleakala Highway, adjacent to the Keahua Junction at around 2:55 on Monday afternoon, July 30, 2012.
Maui Mayor Selected as part of Delegation to Taiwan
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa has been selected as part of a small delegation of mayors that is visiting Taiwan to promote economic and cultural exchange with the US.
