Maui News

Mayor: There is no better place for windsurfing than right here on Maui, and we are proud to be hosting world class events once more. What Halloween does for Lahaina, big windsurfing events will do for Paia.

The strategy will effectively remove tens-of-thousands of troops currently in the region. Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono today was among those who said President Obama’s announcement was “welcome news.”

Tournament officials say Golf for Maui Charities is simply an opportunity for our tournaments to work with more charitable organizations, and have an even greater impact on the local non-profit community.

There is NO tsunami threat to Hawai’i after 7.4 (preliminary magnitude) earthquake in the Kermadec Islands reported at 7:57 a.m. HST 10/21/11.

The work will result in the nighttime closure of the southbound lanes of the Honoapiilani Highway for 10 hours beginning Saturday night

The store’s grand opening event takes place on Friday, October 28, 2011 — just in time for creative Halloween ideas, and more elegant inspirations for the holidays. Sephora Maui in Whalers Village is the fourth store in Hawaiʻi, and the first on the Valley Isle.

The Attorney General is warning residents of companies selling magazines, books and DVDs door-to-door, stating that the proceeds will benefit a local hospital.

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host a Hawaiian Taro Sale on Friday, October 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Governor Neil Abercrombie returns to Hawai’i on Thursday (Oct. 20, 2011) after nearly two-weeks in Asia, where he participated in meetings aimed at strengthening relationships in Tokyo, Okinawa, and Beijing.

The commission already made tentative decisions to propose three items including two election-related proposals. The proposals that are finalized will go before voters in the 2012 election. The next meeting is on Monday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Wailuku.

Rep. Hirono then travels to the Valley Isle for two gatherings on Saturday, October 22. The first stop will be at the Alii Kula Lavender Farm for a 2 p.m. Lavender Tea Time event; followed by 4:30 p.m. Coffee Talk at Da Kitchen Cafe in Kahului.

There is no tsunami expected following a preliminary magnitude 4.3 earthquake (according to the USGS) off the Waikoloa region of the Big Island of Hawai’i.

The state Department of Transportation will host a public meeting to solicit public input on a Kahului Airport Master Plan Update and Noise Compatibility Program.

A fire in Makawao yesterday morning burned two acres of brush and damaged a shed on the property. Officials say firefighters had difficulty accessing the area, but were able to extinguish the fire by around 3 p.m.

Central and South Maui residents can catch a shuttle bus to the Halloween in Lahaina festivities. Organizers of the “Halloween In Lahaina- Back on Front” event are offering the Lahiana Halloween Express at a cost of $3 each way.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion stated that while the plaintiffs have alleged constitutional violations, the officer Defendants are entitled to qualified immunity because the law was not clearly established at the time of the incidents.

A Maui Marine is among the contestants featured in a new reality show, Maximum Warrior. US Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant “Mike S.”, is originally from Maui, and currently stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA.

Former governor Linda Lingle said she wants to become America’s point person for tourism, if elected to the US Senate in 2012–that’s one of the issues that surfaced during her speaking engagement on Monday (October 17) with the Maui Chamber of Commerce.

After receiving his recognition as Jurist of the Year, Judge Raffetto joined Chief Justice Recktenwald in issuing meritorious and years of service awards to other court employees.

The Maui town party schedule starting November 4th will be as follows: Wailuku – First Friday, Lahaina – Second Friday, Makawao – Third Friday, Paia – Fourth Friday.