Maui News
Congressional Amendment Supports Water Infrastructure on Maui
The amendment is expected to help in the development of flood protection infrastructure for Lahaina and Hilo.
School Is Out, But Food Is In For 1500 Maui Kids
More than 1500 kids on Maui will benefit from a Summer Food Service Program that ensures the needs of low-income children are met when school is out.
New Comet Found with Haleakala Pan-STARRS Telescope
The comet is expected to be visible to the naked eye in early 2013, when it will be about as far away as Mercury.
Flags Lowered to Honor of Former Hawai’i Mayor Yamashiro
Yamashiro served as mayor of Hawai’i County from 1992 to 2000. Prior to that, he served on the Hawai’i County Council from 1976 to 1990, serving 11 of those years as council chairman.
Full Scale Maui Exercise to Simulate Disaster Scenario
Volunteers and first responders on Maui will test their emergency response skills in a full scale exercise simulating a major disaster event on the Valley Isle.
Safeway Anticipates Fall Groundbreaking at Maui Lani
Developers of a planned Safeway, are moving forward with a lease to establish the retailer as the anchor tenant of the planned Maui Lani Center.
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Near Kahului Airport
The accident was reported at around 7:07 p.m. on the Haleakala Hwy, just east of Aalele Street, near the new cargo area of the Kahului Airport.
Hawaiian Providing Air Support for “Aloha Initiative”
Hawaiian Airlines is contributing free interisland flights, and discounted fares in support of the Aloha Initiative, a program launched and organized on Maui.
Haleakalā Celebrates Summer With Fee Free Day
The National Park Service and Haleakala National Park will host a fee free day on Tuesday, June 21 in celebration of the first day of summer.
Waihe’e Elementary on Maui gets New Day Funding
Waihee Elementary School on Maui is among a list of nine public schools that received funds today as part of the New Day Work projects initiated by Gov. Abercrombie.
Maui’s Erickson Honored With National Tourism Alumni Award
Erickson graduated from the AOHT program at Lahainaluna in 1996, and credits the program for instilling in him the concept of kuleana or responsibility.
Bill Seeks Improved Health Access for Neighbor Isle Veterans
This bill, Congresswoman Hirono says, will provide $250 million to improve health care access for veterans in rural communities across the country.
Native Graves Protection Act Subject of Hearing
The hearing will examine successes and barriers in repatriating remains, funerary, sacred and patrimonial objects.
Bag It: How Plastic Will Your Life Be?
What started as a documentary about plastic bags evolved into a wholesale investigation into plastics and their effect on waterways, oceans, and the environment.
General Plan Chair Baisa Offers Testimony Tips
Baisa, offered tips to testifiers, saying those who provide input on the Maui Island Plan would help their cause if they submitted written testimony.
Congresswoman Hirono’s pet named Capitol Hill’s Top Cat
Hemic has been a beloved member of the Hirono family since the Congresswoman brought him home from the Hawaiian Humane Society on Oahu more than 16 years ago.
Mayor and KCA Collaborate on Kihei Rd Beautification
The Mayor met with KCA leadership last night to discuss issues including flood control, infrastructure improvements, and beautification projects.
Hawaii Family Finance Project Assists in Homeownership
Under the program, eligible families get $4 in matching grants for every $1 saved, for a maximum of $8,000 towards a home purchase.
Furlough Results in Change to Residential Trash Collection
Residential refuse collection for Hana and Molokai residents will be on a Furlough Friday schedule on June 24, 2011.
Hawai’i Ends Subsidy for Vanpool Program
The state Department of Transportation is ending its financial support of Vanpool Hawaii, citing a difficult fiscal environment.
