Maui News
OHA Hosts Scholarship Fair in Hāna, Jan 25
High school and college students, parents, teachers, counselors and anyone interested in finding out more about sources of financial aid available to Native Hawaiians are encouraged to attend.
Two Maui Schools Receive $5,000 Beautification Award
In recognition of exemplary beautification projects in Hawaii’s public schools, the Cooke Foundation Ltd. is presenting awards of $5,000 each to two Maui schools.
Coffee Roaster Catches Fire in Kula Structure
Fire crews from the Kula Station arrived on scene to find a commercial coffee roaster on fire. The blaze was isolated primarily to the chimney which serves as the main heat exhaust for the roaster.
VIDEO: Kahului Runway Rehab Options Aired
The plans ranged from $34 to $134 million with the least costly resulting up to a 10 week closure of the runway for wide body aircraft, and the most expensive requiring an EIS—but allowing for the continuance of wide body air traffic. The repairs, transportation officials say, are needed to address decades of asphalt overlay, and an increased presence of foreign object debris.
Final Maui Charter Commission Outreach in Pukalani, Jan. 25
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. on January 25, 2012 at the Hannibal Tavares Center. After months of deliberation, the commission arrived at a list of 21 proposed amendments…
County on Your Corner Visits Kahului, Jan. 28
The next edition of Mayor Alan Arakawa’s “County on Your Corner” will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 28, at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului.
Lost Hiker Finds Way out of Crater After Overnight Search
Officials at Haleakala National Park say the hiker had found his own way out of the crater overnight through Kaupo Gap and apparently hitchhiked back in relatively good condition.
Monsanto Responds as Maui Occupy Group Launches Demonstration
A week of Occupy Wall Street Maui events kick off today with the establishment of an encampment near the Monsanto offices in Kihei. Company officials respond to the planned demonstration.
RECAP: Governor Wraps 2nd State of the State Address
Governor Neil Abercrombie delivered his second state of the state address this morning, touching upon early childhood education, investment in infrastructure and moving forward on the state’s broadband initiative.
Search Resumes for Missing Hiker at Haleakala
The search began at 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012, after the 58-year-old man failed to show up from a hike on the Halemauu Trail.
Hawaii-Based Marine Casualties Identified
The identities of the six Hawaii-based marines killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan has since been released. Defense officials say the Marines died January 19, 2012 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Pelim. Magnitude 5.0 Kilauea Earthquake, No Tsunami Threat
There is no tsunami expected following a preliminary 5.0 magnitude earthquake off the south flank of the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island.
UPDATE: Extra Enforcement Puts “Tail Spin” on Return of Vessel to Molokai
A group of about 40 protesters returned to Kaunakakai Harbor on Molokai on Saturday as the Safari Explorer vessel resumed port calls to the island. Despite an agreement in place, demonstrators expressed anger and resentment over additional enforcement presence saying it, “brought out many more protesters, and made things worse.”
UPDATE: Kahikinui Brush Fire Burns 30 Acres, 100% Contained
Crews from the Maui Fire Department’s Air-1 helicopter returned at first light this morning to conduct a few water drops. Ground crews will also continue mopping up hot spots within the burned area today.
Car Impaled by Guardrail in Waiale Accident
The vehicle struck the guardrail; and then became impaled by the guardrail–which went through the front windshield and exited through the back windshield. The 22-year-old woman driving the car was transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center with non-life-threatening head injuries
Bicyclist Critically Injured Below Ulupalakua Ranch
The bicyclist, described as an elderly male, struck a guardrail and fell about 10 feet down a ditch, according to accident reports. Authorities say man was medivaced to Maui Memorial Medical Center with chest injuries and multiple traumatic injuries to his extremities.
Hawaii Senate Confirms Maui Attorney as District Court Judge
Mimi DesJardins was confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate today as Maui’s newest District Court of the Second Circuit. DesJardins fills the vacancy created by the promotion of the Honorable Judge Rhonda Loo to the Second Circuit Court on Maui.
Hana Gets New Landfill Recycling Center
East Maui residents will soon have a central location to recycle old plastics, newspaper, cardboard, aluminum, bi-metals and some plastics. The new Hana Landfill Recycling Center will open at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2012 at the Hana landfill across from the office on Waikoloa Road.
Hawaii Teachers Reject Contract, Weigh Options
Public school teachers in Hawaii voted against a proposed six year contract during a ratification vote yesterday. Beginning today, the HSTA will initiate a union-wide conversation about options going forward.
Hawaii-Based Marines Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
Authorities say they were part of the CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter squadron, based of out Marine Corps Base Hawaii, at Kaneohe Bay. The release of identity of those killed is pending notification of next of kin.
