Maui News
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.
Red Cross Disaster Relief Approaches $210 Million
The American Red Cross made another $46 million donation to the Japanese Red Cross, bringing its contributions to date to nearly $210 million. The figure includes more than $4.5 million in text donations.
DOT to Discuss Transportation Plan June 29 on Maui
The DOT is sponsoring the series of meetings statewide to review the draft plan on coordinated services for senior citizens, individuals with disabilities and low income residents.
VIDEO: Maui Mayor Signs Budget, but Disappointed in Cuts
Maui Mayor Arakawa today approved the County’s FY 2012 budget, but expressed disappointment in cuts to a proposed curbside recycling program.
OHA Board to Hold Two Meetings on Lanai
This week Native Hawaiians on Lanai will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) at a community forum as well as attend a meeting held by the Board of Trustees.
TEDx Conference Coming to Maui
A local and independently organized version of the world-famous TED conference will be held on Maui in early 2012.
Preliminary Design Ready for Wailuku Parking Structure
The public is invited to attend informational meetings detailing design plans for the Wailuku Municipal Parking Structure. The project is designed to provide additional public parking stalls in Wailuku.
Bantilan Crowned Miss Maui Filipina 2011
Shelby Bantilan, 20, secured the title as well as competition awards in the Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimsuit, and Best in Talent phases of the competition.
Trash Route in Lahaina Area Not Picked Up
Residential refuse pick-up in Lahaina was missed today due to a staff shortage.
Flags at Half-Staff to Honor “Billy” Fernandes
State flags fly at half staff today in honor of former State Lawmaker and Kauai County Councilman William Billy Fernandes.
TSA Seeks to Terminate 30 Honolulu Employees
More than 30 employees with the TSA in Honolulu have been identified for removal following an internal investigation.
Royal Order Honors Kamehameha in Kahului Procession
The Royal Order of Kamehameha on Maui, hosts a procession down Ka’ahumanu Avenue on Saturday, June 11, 2011, in honor of Kamehameha I on his birthday.
Safety Assessed at Hui Aloha Playground Structure
Access and use of the wooden structure is temporarily closed while repair and replacement options are being evaluated.
Japan Families Begin Arriving in July for Maui Respite
A total of $115,000 has been raised for the Maui based Aloha Initiative, in which Maui families will host Japan citizens displaced by the March earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.
Lock Named Early Childhood State Coordinator
Governor Neil Abercrombie today selected former Maui Child Education Coordinator, Terry Lock as the new Coordinator for the state.
185 Seat Belt Violations issued in Maui Click it or Ticket
Maui police issued a total of 185 seat belt citations during the latest Click it or Ticket campaign.
Free Degree Prep Workshop at UH Maui College
UHMC will offer a free degree preparation workshop to interested students on Monday, June 13, 2011.
Stinging Nettle Caterpillar Confirmed on Kauai
Officials with the state Department of Agriculture say residents on the Garden Isle may begin to see more of the pest during the peak summer months, and are asking the public’s help in reporting possible infestations.
