Maui News
Morning Quake Rattles Big Island Kona Coast – No Tsunami
There is NO tsunami expected following a small earthquake reported this morning off the Big Island
Kihei Man Suffers Fatal Injuries in Piilani Highway Crash
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a traffic accident on the Piilani Highway Thursday night. The man has since been identified as…
Maui Water Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2011
An average 5.5 percent water rate increase goes into effect on Friday, July 1, 2011 for Maui water customers. The increase is expected to generate an estimated $2.9 million in additional revenues.
Big Ban Theory: Maui Monitors Fireworks as July 4th Nears
With a partial ban already in place on Oahu, and limited supplies available for purchase on Maui, we posed the question to the Fire Chief and Mayor.
Arakawa: SMA Law Needed For Sake of Free Enterprise
Mayor Arakawa praised the passage of HB117, saying it allows smaller projects to go forward without having to go through a major shoreline permit process.
Travaasa Brand Shift Made at Hotel Hāna Maui
The Hotel Hana Maui was officially rebranded today as the Travaasa Hāna. The new collection of experiential hotels …
Hawai’i Public Employee Pay Cuts Take Effect Friday
The changes take effect with the start of the new fiscal year and the implementation of the new state budget.
Wailuku Pavement Work Planned
The county begins a six week ditch repair project on Market Street in Wailuku on Tuesday. The project involves the replacement of asphalt pavements, concrete cover and drain inlets near the Pili Street intersection.
Maui County Issues Response to Injection Well Claims
County authorities say they are actively working with the EPA and DOH to ensure compliance with laws at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
Maui’s Kula State Forest to Reopen
The area was initially closed on January 11, due to hazardous conditions caused by a series of storms.
Community Groups to Sue Maui Over Injection Wells
Maui community groups, represented by Earthjustice, plan to sue the County of Maui claiming ongoing violations of the Clean Water Act at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
Road Advisory: 2011 Makawao Paniolo Parade
The 46th Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade takes place this weekend. Several roads will be closed beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 2nd, to accommodate the parade route.
Maui Firefighters Kino and Sambrano Promoted
The promotions of Kaulana Kino and Chad Sambrano take effect on July 1, 2011.
Hawai’i Initiative Aims to Reduce Corrections Costs
The collaborative effort seeks to reduce the number of prisoners being sent out of state, lower the recidivism rate of offenders, and prevent crime in Hawaii.
Charter Commission Meeting in Lahaina Rescheduled
The new meeting date is scheduled for July 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.
‘Aha Kiole Bill Among 23 Slated For Veto
The Governor said some of the measures will not work as they are written. He said others create additional work for departments without funding to carry them through.
A&B Foundation Donates Scholarship Funds to OCET
The funding is intended to help in reducing the cost of classes for students, and stimulate enrollment for the program.
Deputy Directors Appointed to DHHL and DAGS
Governor Neil Abercrombie named Michelle Kauhane as Deputy to the Chairman of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, and Jan Gouveia as Deputy Director at DAGS.
Independence Day Landfill Changes in Maui County
The County of Maui, Department of Environmental Management will alter hours of operation at the Central Maui Landfill and the Olowalu Convenience Center on July 4, 2011 due to the Independence Day Holiday.
Maui Drivers Urged To Secure Loads Or Face Fine
Drivers are urged to secure their load for safer roads by using cargo nets, bungees, tarps, sheets or rope.
