Maui News
Mayor’s State of the County Address Set for 10 a.m.
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa delivers his State of the County Address at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers. We will be posting a complete video recap and text of the Mayor’s address.
4.3 Kilauea Summit Earthquake, Seismic Swarm Continues
The 4.3 quake comes after a 4.1 earthquake reported in the same region about 7 hours earlier, and a seismic swarm that began in the region early Wednesday morning.
Upcountry Maui Watershed Gets Portion of CIP Stimulus Funds
An estimated $1.5 million was released today for the design and construction of a new pipeline system for the Upcountry Maui Watershed. The Maui project funds were part of a larger $48.9 million appropriation…
MPD/Secret Service Arrest Kula Man for Impersonating an Officer
Members of the Maui Police Department joined forces with the US Secret Service in arresting a 53-year-old Kula man for the alleged false impersonation of a US officer. Abraham Kantzabedian was arrested on Tuesday, and…
Renovated Whale Sanctuary Visitor Center Blessed
A blessing ceremony was held on Wednesday to recognize the recent renovation of a historic building on Maui, dedicated to whale research and marine education.
Kihei Rock Crushing Facility Seeks Zone Change
The company that owns a rock crushing facility in South Maui is seeking zoning changes for the operation from Agricultural to Urban and Heavy industrial.
Geothermal Possibilities Explored at Ulupalakua
The company that owns and operates Puna Geothermal Venture, is exploring opportunities to harness geothermal energy at Ulupalkua on Maui. Ormat Techonolgies Inc. has submitted an application to the Hawai‘i State Board of Land and Natural Resources for a geothermal exploration permit…
Seismic Swarm of Quakes Reported Near Kilauea
A swarm of small earthquakes were reported near the summit of Kilauea yesterday with more than 60 tremors documented over a 14 hour period.
Two Maui Wind Farm Projects Surface Before Land Board
One project seeks approval of an amendment to the incidental take of species at the Kaheawa Wind site; another project requests the realignment of a ranch road at the Auwahi Wind Farm project site in Ulupalakua.
Baldwin HS Hosts Recycling Earth Day Event, Feb. 25
An annual Aloha ‘Aina Earth Day recycling event will be held on Maui this Saturday, February 25, 2012. The event, hosted by Baldwin High School and Schnitzer Steel, was created in 2004 to reduce waste, promote recycling and raise funds for schools and community organizations.
Kaua’i Mayor and Police Chief in Power Struggle
The mayor defends his decision and authority to place Police Chief Darryl Perry on leave, despite the Police Commission wanting the chief to return to work.
VIDEO: Whale Response & Research Vessel Dedicated on Maui
The vessel will help in efforts to free whales that get entangled in fishing gear. Entanglement has been identified as a primary threat to the species, with more than 50% of humpbacks in some regions having been recently entangled, according to sanctuary staff estimates.
Recruiting Now for 8th Annual Milk Carton Regatta
Meadow Gold Dairies is now recruiting participants for the upcoming 8th Annual Maui Meadow Gold Milk Carton Regatta. The competition takes place on Saturday, April 28, and is open to Maui Middle and High Schools.
Maui Delegation Lauds Senate Passage of Invest in Hawaii Act
Maui Senators say the bill will stimulate the economy and enable the state to generate or sustain more than 5,000 jobs. Here on Maui more than 50% of unionized carpenters are on the bench.
Pacific Maid Catches Fire… Again
For the second time this month, the Pacific Maid vessel caught fire in waters off of Wahikuli State Park in West Maui. This time, the fire was ignited by torches, used by a salvage crew for cutting metal material.
Visiting Summit Raises $13,000 for Maui Soldiers
Nearly 200 members participated in the event, donating funds raised to the Family & Friends of Na Koa E Kapili, an organization formed by the wives of deployed soldiers from Maui.
Different Responses Filed in Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit
Separate answers have been filed in response to a lawsuit that challenges Hawaii’s ban on same-sex marriage.
New Boat on Maui to Support Whale Response and Research
A blessing ceremony will be held on Wednesday for a new vessel on Maui that will support whale response and research efforts throughout the state. The 38-foot Research Vessel Koholā was named after the Hawaiian word for whale.
Maui’s Yamamura Among Nominees to State Boards & Commissions
Ted Yamamura, the executive vice president and senior appraiser for ACM Consultants, Inc., was nominated to serve on the Water Resource Management Commission.
Power Outage at HNL Interisland Terminal Forces Flight Delays
The outage occurred this morning after crews conducted a monthly test of emergency generators at the airport. When bringing the power back online, DOT officials said, not all of the power was restored, with outages affecting the Interisland Terminal.
