Maui News
Maui’s Hanawana Bridge Repair Complete
Repairs began on March 27 and were completed this week, enabling residents to once again drive in and out of the area with their vehicles. The Maui Department of Public Works completed emergency repairs at the Hanawana Land Bridge in East Maui after severe rains washed out a portion of the road on March 9.
BRIEF: Playground Equipment at Kahului Community Center Damaged
“Park officials say the playground is damaged and could result in injuries to children if they play on it,” said Communications Director Rod Antone in a press release.
Adrianne Heely Appointed Maui Judge
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has appointed Adrianne N. Heely as judge of the District Family Court of the Second Circuit for the County of Maui.
Maui Dance Advocates Want Maui Rules Re-thought
A group of dancers from Maui held a Flash Mob at the State Capitol last week, in the hopes that lawmakers would support a bill to help liberate dancing rules on Maui.
Memorial Services Tonight for Kula Crash Victim
Services for one of the five passengers who lost their lives in a tragic car crash on Maui last month will be held tonight. Annastachia A.K. Cruz-Kalua, 19, will be remembered during an evening service at the Grace Bible Church in Upcountry, Maui.
Maui Police Celebrate Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
An administrative order issued by Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta acknowledges the island dispatchers for their efforts in bridging the gap between sanity and safety.
Maui Group Hosts Domestic Violence Talk Story
The event, hosted by the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence comes as the county faces a 37% increase in intimate partner violence in 2011 over 2010, according to coordinator, Alicia Yang.
Day 1 Results: Merrie Monarch 2012
The title of Miss Aloha Hula 2012 for the 49th Merrie Monarch Festival went to Rebecca Lilinoekekapahauomaunakea Sterling of Ka`ōhao (Lanikai), O`ahu. Sterling is a student of Kumu Māpuana de Silva and a member of Hālau Mōhala `Ilima.
Visitor Falls 50 Feet at Honokohau, Lands on Friend
A 21-year-old woman from Jacksonville, Florida was immobilized when her friend fell 50 feet and landed on top of her during a hike in the hills above Honokohau in West Maui on Thursday, April 12, 2012, officials said. The incident was reported at 4:46 p.m. in the area sometimes referred to as the Three Sisters or Chutes and Ladders near Mile Marker 37 of the Honoapiilani Highway.
Marine Debris a Growing Concern, Piles Found at Waiehu
The northeast facing shoreline tends to get the brunt of incoming ocean debris. Piles of netting have been reported along the shoreline of the Waiehu Golf Course. Crews say they haven’t seen an increase per se yet, but even if it’s twice as much, it would be concerning.
Kahana Door of Faith Congregation Ousted
“We’re going to hold service there. Until they throw us out, we’ll still hold service there. All I know is at this point, it is not over,” said Kahu David Kapaku. The case ended up in court when the Door of Faith Churches and Bible School Inc. on O’ahu listed the property for sale last year, reportedly at an estimated $2.5 million.
19 Maui Burglaries Reported April 1 to 7, 2012
Maui police responded to 19 residential burglaries over a seven day period, between April 1 and 7, 2012. There were five incidents in Haiku, three in Kihei, four in Waiehu, and two incidents each in Kahului and Napili.
Senate Budget Includes Kihei High School and CIP Package
The Hawai’i Senate passed 197 measures on Tuesday, ahead of tomorrow’s Second Crossover deadline. A key measure that gained passage was House Bill 2145, which includes the Senate’s flagship initiative, known as “The Invest in Hawaii Act of 2012.”
Crown Lands Settlement Signed into Law
The settlement represents nearly three decades of work towards an agreement. It conveys contiguous and adjacent parcels in Kaka’ako Makai valued at $200 million to OHA to help in resolving the dispute over past due revenues. The parcels include Fisherman’s Wharf.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii, 6.5 Mexico Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the Michoacan region of Mexico. The earthquake was one of three 5+ magnitude tremors reported within a 15 minute time frame along the West Coast of North America.
Maui High Heads to National Ocean Sciences Bowl
A group of teens from Maui High School head to Baltimore, Maryland to compete in the 15th Annual National Ocean Science Bowl next week.
HC&S Explains Air Permit Violation
A “malicious fire” at an HC&S field in Kahului last year led to the early harvest of sugar cane in the area, and a subsequent air permit violation. “These circumstances led to confusion about the remaining cane in field 716 and resulted in 25 acres of field 716 being burned when HC&S completed the harvest in November 2011, rather than in 2012,” said Volner.
Council Gives Initial Approval to Purchase of Ka’ehu Wetlands
The $996,000 price tag garnered initial approval by all members, but also drew some reservations by members who say unresolved issues remain.
Maui Senator Lauds $200 Million OHA Settlement Land Deal
One the eve of the bill signing, Senator J. Kalani English of Maui said he was looking forward to the ceremony. He said although it “symbolizes a small amount of justice for the Hawaiian community, it is still a monumental day to be celebrated.”
BRIEF: Valley Isle Keiki Fest Features County on Your Corner
The next edition of “County on Your Corner” with Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa will be held on Saturday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Valley Isle Keiki Fest located on the University of Hawai`i – Maui College campus.
