Maui News
Senate Confirms Maui’s Heely as Family Court Judge
Maui Resident, Adrianne Heely gained Senate confirmation yesterday as judge for the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, on Maui.
Molokai Farmer Confirmed to Ag Board
Decoite is a Hawaiian homestead farmer who has also established a value-added sweet potato chip business, utilizing the sweet potato grown on her farm. Decoite will serve until June 2016.
2012 Da Kidney Da Kine Day, April 28
The event comes as news surfaced this week of an 11-year-old Lahaina girl who is in need of a life-saving double kidney transplant. Experts say kidney disease is something that afflicts one in seven Maui residents.
BRIEF: Committee on Status of Women Asks For 5 Minutes at Mall
In an effort to gauge the status of women in Maui County and better advocate for their rights, the Committee on the Status of Women will conduct a survey at an informational booth at the mall. The table will be set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Queen
Maui Volunteer Facilitators Sought for Health Workshops
Workshops provide practical information, tools, and support to people who are interested in incorporating healthier habits into their lives. The program also helps people with chronic conditions better manage their health.
Hawaiian Newspaper Initiative Seeks to Liberate Knowledge
A special native Hawaiian initiative is seeking the help of volunteers around the world to typescript thousands of pages of Hawaiian-language newspapers into searchable database.
VIDEO: Family Makes Emotional Plea to “Save Our Sina”
The “Save Our Sina” campaign is a benefit for Anamaria “Sina” Sulunga who fell ill last week, collapsing at home on Wednesday.
Maui Agriculture Inspector Positions in State Budget Bill
The conferees agreed to use general funds to support nine agriculture inspector positions at Kahului Airport on Maui that are currently funded through the Department of Transportation using Federal Aviation Administration monies that will be discontinued at the end of this fiscal year.
Thousands of US Marines Expected to Shift to Hawai’i
Governor Neil Abercrombie today said the state is “well-prepared to receive” an anticipated transfer of up to 2,700 US Marines from Okinawa to Hawai’i.
Hawaii All-Stars Cheer for Underage Drinking Prevention
The Hawaii All-Stars cheerleading team participated in a “Be A Jerk” sticker shock and sign-waving campaign this weekend at the Minit Stop on Main Street in Wailuku.
East Maui Waiohonu Bridge Replacement to Begin
Work to replace the Waiohonu Bridge in East Maui begins tomorrow. Work on the project is scheduled to run from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, with completion slated by March 6, 2013.
Habitat for Humanity Proposes Construction of Kahawai Condos
Habitat for Humanity Maui is proposing the development of a 16 unit condominium building in Wailuku near Happy Valley. The three-story Hale Kahawai Condominium is planned for location at 2024 Kahawai Street along ‘Iao Stream.
VIDEO: Reflections of Pekelo Cosma at 2012 Kalo Fest
Many of the performances at this weekend’s Maui Taro Festival were dedicated to beloved Hāna entertainer, Pekelo Cosma, who passed away in August at the age of 51.
Former Jr Lightweight Champ of World Appointed to Boxing Commission
Former Junior Lightweight Champion of the World, Bienvenido “Ben” Villaflor, was confirmed as a member of the State Boxing Commission of Hawaiʻi.
UH Maui College Annual Spring Plant Sale
New plants grown this year include geraniums with a variety of leaf colors, bright gazanias, tulip type anthuriums, ivy leaf geraniums, begonias and irises.
“Save Our Sina” Fundraiser to Help Maui Girl
A fundraiser is planned on Tuesday night to raise funds for an 11-year-old Lahaina girl who is in need of a life-saving kidney transplant.
Kualapu`u Elementary School on Moloka`i Receives $2.75 million
“The $2.75 million would cover design and construction for a new water line and/or provisions for fire suppression; ground and site improvements and equipment are a major step in our continued school maintenance initiatives,” said Rep. Carroll.
Wailuku Community Center Renovations Begin
The building is scheduled to be closed to the public for construction from April 23 to September 30; however, if there are no delays and work proceeds unimpeded the center could open much sooner.
Climate 101 Lecture Comes to Maui
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hosts a special presentation on Maui today to discuss the effects of climate change both globally, and locally.
Maui Earth Day Celebration a Reminder of Sustainability
The theme of this year’s non-profit festival is “Celebration, Education, Activation, Together We can do it!” The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Keōpūolani Park Amphitheater behind Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in Wailuku.
