Maui News
30 Day Comment Period Opens on Kahului Airport Access Road
The proposal calls for a new four-lane arterial between Puunene Avenue and Hana Highway with intersections at Dairy Road, Pakaula Street and the Hana Highway.
Maui Employee Parking Lot Proposed on Mission Grounds
The County of Maui is proposing to construct a 67-stall employee parking lot on a vacant lot between the Bailey House Museum and Ka’ahumanu Church in Wailuku.
Flags to be Lowered in Honor of King George Tupou V
Hawai’i flags will fly at half-staff tomorrow, Tuesday, March 27, in honor of the late King George Tupou V of Tonga. Governor Neil Abercrombie issued the order, expressing condolences to the people of Tonga for the loss.
Mayor Among Seniors Competing in Kuhio Day Softball Tourney
Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa is among the players participating in today’s Prince Kuhio Day senior softball tournament in Wailuku. The teams, made up of athletes 60-years and older, will take the field for a full day of festivities at the Iron Maehara Baseball Stadium.
UPDATE: 5 Killed in Morning Accident in Kula Identified
Five individuals suffered fatal injuries in a Sunday morning accident on the Kula Highway, according to Maui Police. The accident forced the closure of Kula Highway at 6:36 a.m. (on Sunday, March 25, 2012), while police conducted an investigation.
Hana Man Fatally Injured on Lanai Camping Trip
Maui police say the individual was camping with his friends in an area near Shark’s Bay by Sweetheart Rock on the south side of Lanai. The man was identified as 22-year-old Zachary Moloney of Hana.
13 Maui Burglaries Reported Mar. 11 to 17, 2012
There were four incidents in Haiku, and two incidents each in Kihei, Napili, and Kaanapali. There were also single incidents reported in Hoolehua on Molokai, Kahului, and Paia.
VIDEO: Hanawana After the Storm, Pedestrians Brave Broken Bridge
Two weeks after heavy rains undermined the Hanawana Bridge in East Maui, residents cut off by the partial collapse are nervous about ongoing erosion, but thankful that repairs have been expedited and are set to start next week.
4+ Magnitude Hilo Earthquake, No Tsunami
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii following a preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake reported at 10:47 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2012 in the Hilo region of the Big Island.
VIDEO: 14 Join MPD in 75th Recruit Graduation
The department’s Outstanding Recruit Award went to Jonathan Honda for presenting the most consistent achievement in the areas of training, leadership, judgement, attitude and service to others.
Homeless Man Accidentally Sparks Cooking Fire in Lahaina
A brush fire in West Maui overnight was accidentally sparked by a homeless person attempting to light a cooking fire with a propane torch, said fire officials.
VIDEO: Mayor’s 2013 Budget Includes Central Maui Civic Center
Among the CIP projects included in the Mayor’s 2013 Budget is $8.8 million in park facility improvements, including $1.5 million to design a Central Maui Sports Arena/Civic Center, and plans for a Central Maui Aquatics Center.
Governor Signs Supplemental Disaster Proclamation for Maui
Earlier this month heavy rain, high winds and flooding were reported across the island chain resulting in damage to roads and property in the East Maui areas of Hana and Hanawana on Maui.
Maui Club Collaborates in Development of In-Canoe CPR
Members of the Maui Canoe Club collaborated with a nurse at the Maui Memorial Medical Center to develop a CPR method that could be used within the confines of a canoe.
March 24 is Ukulele Day in Maui Nei
“The ukulele is a part of our culture, past and present,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “It is good that we take time to celebrate the ukulele and encourage our young people to grab an instrument and keep our music alive.”
Wa’alaulea Celebrates Journey of Maui’s Own Voyaging Canoe
The 1st Annual Wa’alaulea takes place this weekend, to honor and celebrate the beauty and journey of the Mo’okiha O Pi’ilani, a 62-foot Polynesian voyaging canoe under construction on Maui.
Public Meetings Planned on Maui FY 2013 Budget
The public is encouraged to provide testimony or feedback on what they think is important for inclusion in the budget. The first District meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Paia Community Center.
Case Makes US Senate Run Official
US Senate candidate and former Congressman Ed Case officially files his nomination papers for election at 10 a.m. today. In a phone interview this morning, Case said he is undertaking the candidacy, “essentially because we need strong, effective leadership in Washington…
Mayor Wants to Convert Waste-to-Energy at Puunene Landfill
The County of Maui plans to covert trash into energy and lighten its carbon footprint with a new Waste Conversion Plant in Pu’unene. The project is in addition to the Maui Landfill Gas Utilization Project, which was announced last year.
Akaka Awarded Honorary Theodore Roosevelt Award
US Senator Daniel K. Akaka of Hawai’i was recognized yesterday with an Honorary Theodore Roosevelt Award for his dedication and lasting contributions to the federal merit system and federal workforce.
