Maui News
Maui Sister City List Growing, Goyang South Korea Considered
With an estimated 25 sister city relationships already established on Maui, committee members debated the creation of yet another partnership overseas, this time with Goyang, South Korea.
DLNR Hosts Listening Session on Lanai, Feb. 29, 2012
The session, led by DLNR Chairperson William J. Aila, Jr., will run from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Lana`i Senior Center.
Medicare Fraud Prevention Town Hall Meetings
The Protect, Detect, Report series will focus on informing Medicare card holders on what to do if their card is stolen, who to call if fraud occurs, and how to protect their card from future thefts.
Maui Celebrates World Whale Day, February 18, 2012
One of Maui’s most popular events, World Whale Day (formerly known as “Whale Day”) is a free, all-day celebration that honors the humpback whales that come to Maui each winter.
EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Gives Local Economy $8.1M Boost
An estimated 5,115 visitors traveled to Maui to attend the 2011 event, held Thanksgiving week at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Transportation Committee Chair Applauds Hawaiian’s Green Efforts
Senate Committee on Transportation Chair J. Kalani English of Maui applauded Hawaiian Airlines for earning the first-ever aviation based carbon credits.
Man Rescued After Falling 40-Feet at Twin Falls
A 19-year-old man suffered cuts to his head, back and legs after falling about 40 feet from a waterfall in the area of Twin Falls on Tuesday afternoon.
Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana Says Bill Erodes Sovereign Status
The bill, introduced by Sen. Michelle Kidani of Miliani, proposes the transfer of management of the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve from the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
BRIEF: County on Your Corner
The next edition of Mayor Alan Arakawa’s County on Your Corner event will be held on Saturday, February 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Kalama Park in conjunction with the World Whale Day Festival.
VIDEO: Shark Sighting at Makena on Maui Forces Beach Closure
The beach at Makena State Park was closed today after a 10-12 foot shark was sighted at around 11 a.m. The shark was spotted about 10 to 15 yards from shore by a lifeguard who was entering the water at the time.
Policy Committee to Review Nominees to Maui Boards & Commissions
The council must approve or disapprove of the nominations by a March 31, 2012 deadline, or the nominations will be deemed approved.
Maui Kupuna Host March of Awareness for Boat Safety
The group Na Kupuna O Maui is issuing a community call to action in memory of West Maui resident, William Kalanikai “Uncle Billy” Gonzales, who was fatally injured late last year after being struck by a private boat at Hanakaoo.
2 Missing Surfers Found off Oahu’s North Shore
The men were found by a coastguard helicopter crew about three hours later, clinging to a single surfboard. The surfers, ages 21 and 26…
PHOTOS: Utility Line Repairs on Hobron Avenue
Hobron Avenue in Kahului is cosed due to downed utility lines. The closure went into effect at around 5:15 a.m.
2 on Maui Become Official Candidates, More Pull Papers
Two Maui residents filed papers recently becoming the first official candidates from the Valley Isle for the upcoming 2012 Election. The candidate filing deadline is 4:30 p.m. on June 5, 2012.
VIDEO: Wahikuli Parking Lot Partially Closed for Salvage of Vessel
Marine salvage operations at Wahikuli Beach Park will result in the partial closure of the parking lot for the rest of the week. The partial closure begins today and is expected to end on Friday, February 17, 2012.
Maui Charter Commission Reviews Proposed Amendments
The list of amendments being considered includes a change in council terms from two to four years, the adoption of a biennial budget and capital program in non-election years, and a change from non-partisan to partisan county elections for council members and the mayor.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands, Recruiting Flight Attendants
Hawaiian Airlines is accepting applications to fill up to 175 new flight attendant positions for its transpacific and neighbor island routes.
Aloha Aina Recycling Event at Baldwin HS: Feb 25, 2012
An Aloha Aina Earth Day recycling event will take place at the Baldwin High School parking lot from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Hearing Today on Proposed Casino in Waikiki
The House Tourism committee holds a public hearing today on a bill that would allow a 20-year license for a stand-alone casino in Waikiki.
