Maui News

Maui residents who are interested in volunteering to be responders with the American Red Cross are invited to free training this month in Wailuku.

County authorities say the 50-meter pool is closed until further notice due to a problem with the computer system for the new filter.

Leaders in the effort to build the bikeway will be available to answer questions about the project at the clean up, scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 16, 2011.

Former Hawaii governor, Linda Lingle announced today her run for the US Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Akaka.

The Maui Fire Department hosts two fire safety demonstrations this month as part of Fire Prevention Week.

Residents of Maui who are disabled, or those who have loved ones who are disabled have an opportunity to meet with policy makers to share their experiences. The Maui Disability Alliance will host its 16th Annual Legislative Forum from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 20th at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center.

Worthington has been a disaster volunteer on Maui since 2006. In addition to his work on Maui, he as also been deployed for disaster response throughout the nation, where he has lent his expertise in technology.

The fire was reported at 11:34 p.m. on Hua’ai Road off of the Maunaloa Highway, and was contained by 12:50 p.m. At around 1:30 this afternoon, fire officials said the blaze was 100% contained and crews remained on scene for mop-up operations.

Aspiring musicians will have the opportunity to be mentored by Hawaiian music legends, but first they will audition for one of 25 spots at the new UH Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music (IHM).

More than 10,000 popular and hard-to-find books will be on sale this week on Maui. The books are from the collection of the recently closed Old Lahaina Book Emporium.

Department personnel are working on a 12-inch main line in Ulupalakua on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Governor Neil Abercrombie is traveling to Asia this week to visit with travel industry leaders and dignitaries in Tokyo, Okinawa, and Beijing.

When firefighters arrived on scene, one of the four bedrooms in the 1800 square-foot wooden home, was fully involved. The Red Cross was activated to assist the two people who were displaced by the fire.

Maui police reopened the Lower Honoapiilani Highway at 2:42 p.m. The road was closed earlier this afternoon because of a house fire between Olani and 3823 Lower Honoapiilani Road (Hale Ono Loa Condos).

The incident was reported at 1:22 a.m. on Olinda Road, less than a mile east of Po’okela Road. Maui police have since identified the woman as Tawny M. Yarborough, 31, of Haiku.

Crews from the Coast Guard rescued a pilot who was forced to ditch his Cessna plane after running out of fuel off Hawaii Island.

Renovation work is slated for completion prior to the start of the Maui Makani Classic. The event features the championships for the American Windsurfing Tour, and is scheduled to run from October 27th through November 1st.

Memorial services for Allen “Braddah Poki” Pokipala have been set for October 20th and 21st on Maui. The longtime musician, entertainer, and on-air radio personality, passed away last week after a bout with pancreatic cancer.

The Permitting for Professionals Workshop is the first step in improving the county’s permitting system, say officials.

The mayor began running a series of public service announcements yesterday saying that although Maui has had a wet summer, the rainfall will take about six months to reach aquifers.