Maui News
BRIEF: UH to Accept $9.68 Million for Palamanui Campus
The $9.68 million check comes as construction begins this year. The planned Palamanui campus of Hawai‘i Community College has been in the planning stages for eight years.
Mayor to Deliver State of the County Address, Feb. 24
Because of limited seating within the Council Chambers, the mayor’s office will open up the 9th floor and allow members of the public to view the address via a live television feed…
Haleakala Summer Internship for High School Students
Applications are now being accepted for high school internships at Haleakala National Park. The deadline to apply for the Pohai Malie Internship Program is Friday, March 30, 2012.
Maui Man Fatally Injured When Vehicle Overturns on Kekaulike Highway
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in an early morning accident near Crater Road in Kula on Saturday, January 28, 2012. The man, identified as 20-year-old Cody Ikaika Miyoshi Endo of Makawao…
Crews Respond to Large Brush Fire in Kaunakakai
The 200 acre fire on Molokai was called 100% contained at 6 p.m., but not under control. Fire officials say the blaze got within 50 feet from homes in Kalamaula Mauka…
Cochran Hopes Auction Bid Will Save Honolua From Development
A small parcel of kuleana land at Honolua Bay was put up for auction this week after Maui Land and Pineapple Company filed a quiet title lawsuit, claiming part ownership.
Roundabout Construction Results in Temporary One-Way Traffic
A one-way traffic pattern will be temporarily implemented on one South Maui street because of ongoing roundabout construction. Starting on Monday, January 30, 2012, traffic on Piikea Avenue will only flow in the makai bound (downhill) direction.
General Plan Committee to Discuss Growth Plan
The meeting, hosted by the Maui County Council’s General Plan Committee will be held February 2, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ACLU Confronts County On Occupy Maui Monsanto Protest
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii filed a complaint letter with the County of Maui this week sighting concerns over First Amendment rights of protesters demonstrating near the Monsanto facility along the Pi’ilani Highway in Kihei.
Crews Suspend Search For Missing Maui Kayaker
After three days of searching from the air, land, and sea, the search for the missing kayaker on Maui was terminated. Torry Durrell, 55, of Kihei was last seen on Tuesday when his kayak was found in waters off of Kalepolepo Beach.
Internet Tracking Bill Deferred Over Privacy Predicament
The bill would have required 2 years of record keeping of an individual’s internet browsing history including each subscriber’s internet destination, protocol address, and domain name.
Citizen’s Guide to New Driver’s License Law
Starting March 5th, you have to prove four things: (1) your legal name, (2) your date of birth, (3) your social security number, (4) and your legal presence.
MECO Maalaea Generating Unit Trips Offline
Brief outages were reported in parts of Lahaina, Waiehu and Upcountry Maui, after a large diesel generating unit at the Maui Electric Company Maalaea Power Plant tripped offline.
MFD Promotes Saribay and Azman
The Maui Fire Department announced the promotion of two firefighters this month: G. Nelson Saribay, Jr. to Captain, and Reza Azman to Firefighter III. Both are assigned to the Ho’olehua station on Molokai.
VIDEO: Mayor Provides Maui Legislative Highlights
He joined the entire Maui delegation earlier this week in Honolulu as all nine council members attended the joint money committee hearing for the state House and Senate. “We had a very strong showing,” said Arakawa during an exclusive interview earlier this week.
13 Maui Burglaries Reported Jan. 15 to 21, 2012
The incidents included six burglaries in Kihei, and two incidents on Molokai. Ten of the incidents were classified as unlawful entry–the remaining three incidents involved forced entry into the residences.
Mayor’s TV Show to Discuss Public Works
Public Works officials on Maui will be the featured guests on the upcoming edition of “Your County with Mayor Arakwa.”
Maui Lawmakers Introduce Gaming Bills
Rep. Carroll of Maui introduced a gaming bill seeking authorization of gaming on Hawaiian home lands; Rep. Souki will introduce a bill seeking a 20 year license for a single casino in Waikiki.
Air and Sea Search Continues for Missing Kayaker
The search for Torry Durrell, 55, of Kihei, was launched at around 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, when a neighbor reported that he failed to return from kayaking the day before. The search has already covered 96 square miles.
PHOTOS: Snake Captured on Oahu, Ferret Found in Hilo
An illegal snake was weed-whacked to death in Honolulu today, and an illegal ferret was found in Hilo over the weekend.
