Maui News
Attorney Guzman Running for Pontanilla’s Council Seat
Don Guzman has announced his candidacy for the Maui County Council residency seat of Kahului today.
VIDEO: Maui Friday Town Parties Initiative Rolled Out
After six months of planning, the County of Maui officially rolled out its new Maui Friday Town Parties initiative during a press conference on Wednesday.
BREAKING: Maui Water Conservation Urged After Waihee Power Outage
The wells in Waihee and Waiehu are currently out of service–they provide half of the water for the Central and South Maui water system.
Missing Paddler Found off Molokai
A paddler aboard a one-man canoe went missing for over an hour when his vessel overturned in waters off Kamalo, Molokai on Wednesday afternoon.
9 Hikers Rescued from Flash Flood at Bamboo Forest
Nine hikers were rescued from the Bamboo Forest area of East Maui when a flash flood made stream waters impassable. The rescue took place in the Mile Post 6.5 area of the Hana Highway on a trail referred to by some as the “Commando Trail”.
Maui Volunteer Expo Spreads the Word to Lend a Hand
Hundreds of people attended the 5th Annual Volunteer Expo held over the weekend at the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului.
Maui County Flood ADVISORY Cancellation
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Maui until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2.
Free Haleakala Internship For 6-8 Graders
The week-long internship runs from March 12-16, 2012, and is designed to generate interest among youth for careers in natural resource management, interpretation, and facilities management.
Waianae Farm Ordered to Cease Green Onion Sales
The state Department of Health has ordered the destruction and disposal of 800 pounds of fresh green onions from a farm in Waianae.
VIDEO: Halloween on Front Street Highlights
The following video features some of the highlights from Halloween in Lahaina, 2011.
MECO President Guest on Mayor’s TV Show
Renewable energy programs at Maui Electric Company, and the County’s North Shore Greenway project, are among the topics to be discussed on the next edition of Your County with Mayor Arakawa.
Sailboat in Distress Towed to Manele Bay
A36-foot sailboat was towed to Manele Bay on Lanai after it began taking on water late Monday night.
Hawaii’s Report Card Shows Gains in Math and Reading
Hawai’i stood out as the only state to show both mathematics and reading gains in the 4th and 8th grades.
Lahaina Halloween Update: No Significant Signs of Disorder
We are awaiting an incident report from the Maui Police Department; but those in attendance reported no significant signs of disorder last night.
PHOTOS: Maui Hospital Staff Gets into Halloween Spirit
Doctors and nurses at Maui Memorial Medical Center today traded in their stethoscopes and scrubs for wacky wigs and pirate patches.
VIDEO: Arakawa Anticipates Strong Attendance at Lahaina Halloween
During a pre-event interview this morning, Mayor Alan Arakawa said, “I’m anticipating this may be one of the more popular events and one of the better attended events.”
BRIEF: West Maui House Fire Causes $35,000 Damage
The Kolepa Place house fire burned three air conditioning units located in an exterior fenced area outside the home, and damaged some of the exterior of the house as well.
1,000 Hawaiian Trees Being Given Away
In celebration of Arbor Day 2011, Saturday, November 5, The Maui Nui Botanical Garden will host a giveaway of 1,000 Hawaiian trees, free to anyone willing and able to care for them.
Lahaina Halloween: Road, Travel & Safety Reminders
With permit in hand and preparations underway, the event will run from 3:30 p.m. to midnight along Front Street in Lahaina.
