Maui News
Hawaii “Twice Blessed” as Cope Approved for Sainthood
Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva said that Hawaii is now “twice blessed” after the canonization of St. Damien, and now the canonization of Cope. Mother Marianne left a legacy of health care, education and spiritual nourishment in Kalaupapa on Molokai where she spent 30 years, serving Hansen’s disease patients.
General Fund in the Black For First Time in 3 Years
The information was used in compiling the administration’s supplemental budget for 2013, that was submitted to the state legislature today.
Crews Work to Repair Waterline Break in Kahului
At around 3 p.m., officials from the Water Department say the repair job is estimated to take approximately five hours.
VIDEO: Donations in December, Shopping Today, Toys Tomorrow
This year 8,000 to 10,000 kids on Maui, Molokai and Lanai will benefit from the 2011 Toys For Tots collection drive
Wailea Toy Drive Hopes to Help 1,500 Keiki
Toys collected are gathered by volunteers and distributed to over 25 different Human Services agencies in Maui County.
Kahului Storage Shed Fire Extinguished
Maui firefighters extinguished a fire that burned a small storage shed near an abandoned home in Kahului on Sunday.
18 Maui Burglaries Reported Dec. 4 to 10, 2011
Maui police responded to 18 residential burglaries over a seven day period, between December 4 and 10, 2011. The incidents included three cases in Wailuku; and two cases each in Kahului, Makawao, Pukalani, Kula and Waiehu.
Deadline Extended for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee
The deadline was extended because the Council’s Policy Committee did not receive a sufficient number of completed applications by the earlier Dec. 15 deadline.
Governor Makes “Hard Push” for Early Education
The ambitions for Early Childhood Education reform comes after word that the state was not selected as a recipient of the national “Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge” grant competition.
SPCA Maui Makes New Year Resolution of No More Litters
The Maui chapter of the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) hosts the all-day spay/neuter cat clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Maui Humane Society.
Road Advisory: Downed Tree on Piiholo in Makawao
Piiholo Road in Makawao is now re-opened. It was closed earlier this morning because of a downed tree near mile marker 1.
BRIEF: Kahului Airport Runway Maintenance
The state DOT will conduct airfield maintenance work at Kahului Airport for a second weekend in a row. The work was described as routine maintenance, and will take place between 12:01 to 5 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011.
Body of Stand-up Paddle Boarder Recovered in Maui Waters
The body of a male visitor was pulled from the waters off South Maui today, about an hour after he was reported missing. The man has since been identified as…
BRIEF: Overnight Construction on Alahao Street
A wastewater facilities upgrade will result in the eight hour closure of Alahao Street near Kanaha Beach Park in Kahului next week.
Donation Enables Keiki Cupboard Expansion
The non-profit Keiki Cupboard will be able to expand to three more schools in the coming year, thanks to a $4,000 donation from Mansanto employees in Kihei on Maui.
Front Street Officially Gets “Great Street” Status
A bronze plaque was unveiled on Wednesday, officially designating Front Street in Lahaina as one of the “Great Streets in America.”
Portion of Liloa Dr. to Close For Roundabout Construction
The closure will be in effect around the clock for a period of four to eight weeks beginning on Monday along Liloa Drive from the Piikea Avenue intersection to the Kauhaa Street intersection.
Makawao Gets New Signs Just in Time for Town Party
Officials hope the signs will bring a direct financial benefit by making it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy the shopping, dining, and overall experience of Historic Makawao Town. Tonight the town hosts the Makawao Gives: A Hawaiian Holiday Party.
Maui’s Regan Recognized by Japanese Counsel General
Maui Managing Director, Keith Regan is the recipient of the Counsul General’s Certificate of Commendation for his role in the Aloha Initiative campaign.
VIDEO: MACC Goes Green With Solar Installation
The installation is one of the largest to date on Maui and is expected to reduce 26 million pounds of carbon dioxide over the lifetime of the system, according to project officials.
