Maui News
BREAKING: Proposed 10 p.m. Entertainment Ban at Kihei Triangle Tabled
A proposal to set a 10 p.m. ban on entertainment, music and dancing at the Kihei Kalama Village was voted down today, but could resurface again in six months if noise complaints persist.
Maui Student Wins State STEM Conference Logo Competition
Senior, Kacey Martin edged out nearly 200 other entries across the state by best capturing the conference theme: Download Knowledge. Upload Service. The 2012 Hawaii STEM Conference is slated for March 30-31 at the Wailea Marriott on Maui.
Several Large Japan Quakes Rattle Region Overnight
The first and largest was a 6.8 in magnitude that occurred at 11:08 p.m. (Tuesday, March 13, 2012) Hawaii time. A smaller 6.1 quake was reported at 12:49 a.m. today; and a two 5.7 quakes in the same region were reported at 12:57 a.m., and 2:05 a.m.
Maui Backs Romney in First GOP Hawaii Caucus
A total of 337 Maui voters backed former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in the very first Hawaii Republican Party presidential caucus last night, according to preliminary results.
Hana Residents Asked to Report Storm Damage
The state needs an accurate account of disaster damage to determine whether or not the Hawai’i meets criteria thresholds for supplemental federal disaster assistance.
BRIEF: Council Member White to Speak at Rotary Meeting
Discussion will focus on pending issues at the council, his work in the community, and experiences as General Manager of the Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel.
Nahienaena and Kamalii on Maui Get Safe Routes to School Grants
Two Maui schools will benefit from a total of $650,000 in grant funding to improve pedestrian safety, and promote walking and bicycling through Safe Routes To School programs.
Sugar Drinks Linked to Increased Heart Risk in Men
A new study shows that men who drank a 12-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage daily, had a 20% higher risk of heart disease compared to those who didn’t drink any sugar-sweetened drinks.
Today’s GOP Presidential Caucus Includes Maui Voting Sites
For the first time in history, Hawaii Republican voters will be voting for their choice of Republican Presidential nominees in today’s GOP Hawaii caucus. Voting runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at locations across the state. There are seven voting locations on Maui, one on Lanai and one on Molokai.
Maui Company Cited for Air Permit Violations
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health, Clean Air Branch has issued Notices of Violations and Orders against eight companies for air permit violations—two of them were from Maui County.
BRIEF: Polipoli Remains Closed Following Storm
Maui’s Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area on Maui remains closed following heavy rains last week. Road conditions at the Maui park remain hazardous since the facility was closed on Friday.
Honolulu Crime: Human Fingers of Child Found in Dumpster
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s help with information regarding human fingers that were found on February 12, 2012.
Temporary Agreement Reached on Kihei Monkey Pod Trees
The agreement calls for sidewalk repairs to proceed in the area along South Kihei Road fronting the Maui Schooner, with the trees to be left in place for the time being.
County Considers Ka’ehu Acquisition, Last Open Space in Paukukalo
The proposed acquisition of 63.7 acres of coastal wetlands in Paukukalo resurfaces again before the Council’s Budget and Finance Committee this week. The county is considering the acquisition of the property for an estimated $996,000.
Draft EIS Prepared for Olowalu Town Master Plan
The plan consists of approximately 1,500 residential units, and 375,000 square feet of commercial and retail space. The infrastructure plans include the proposed relocation of the existing Honoapiilani Highway inland, upgrading the Olowalu Water Company system…
Kahikinui Koa Forest Protection Plans Call for Fencing and Cabins
This project is part of an ongoing landscape restoration effort with an overall goal of restoring the native mesic forest in the area.
Hikers Rescued After Spending Night at Maui’s Commando Trail
Two brothers were rescued this morning after spending the night on an inaccessible ridge on a trail in East Maui. The Maui hikers, ages 17 and 27, were reported missing at around 9:30 last night (Sunday), when they failed to return home after a hike on the Commando Trail above Kailua along the Hana Highway.
Deliberations Resume on Central Maui Growth Boundaries
The Maui County Council’s General Plan Committee will review the Directed Growth Plan for the Wailuku-Kahului region in a special meeting on March 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
BRIEF: Fire Causes $100,000 Damage to Haiku Structure
An early morning fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damage to a small structure under construction in Haiku. The fire was reported at 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2012, at 56 Loomis Road.
UPDATE: Molokai Island-Wide Outage, Power Restored
A large tree brought down several power poles and electrical lines in Kualapuu, Molokai on Saturday afternoon resulting in an island-wide power outage. The incident was reported at around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
