Maui News
VIDEO: First Phase of New South Maui Park Opens
The first phase used 75,600 man hours, with an average of 85 employees on the site during the peak of construction. The cost of phase 1A was estimated at $11 million dollars.
4 Maui scholarships awarded to children of HC&S workers
Four students from Maui were selected as recipients of annual scholarships awarded by A&B. All four recipients are children of employees at subsidiary Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co.
Rediscovering the Charm of Hāna at Resident Rates
The 30 percent-off deal comes following the branding change of the formerly known Hotel Hāna-Maui, to the Travaasa Hāna several weeks ago.
Governor Abercrombie Goes LIVE from Akakū
The Governor is expected to inform the public about the Akaku YBEAM Project, a program that extends communications access to under served communities, and provides youth training in computer technology.
Lahaina Site Inspection to Focus on Traffic Flow in Wharf Area
Committee members are considering a proposal to reverse the traffic flow on Luakini Street. Moving the bus stop could also be considered as an option.
Two Maui Playgrounds Temporarily Closed Aug. 3-4
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will temporarily close the Wailuku Heights and Keopuolani Playgrounds for repair and replacement work.
Giesting Named State Healthcare Transformation Coordinator
Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced his selection of Beth Giesting as his choice for Sate Healthcare Transformation Coordinator. The new position, created by executive order, is tasked with improving health care for Hawai’i…
Minimizing Impacts of Maui Brush Fire Season
The Maui Fire Department suggests creating a “defensible space” or cleared area, of at least 30-feet around homes, particularly those located along the wildland urban interface…
County on Your Corner Comes to Kihei
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa will host the next edition of County on Your Corner in South Maui on Saturday. The monthly interactive event between county government and the community is being held in conjunction with the one-year anniversary celebration of the Kihei Lipoa Farmers Market.
Abercrombie Makes Plans as National Debt Deadline Nears
To ensure that the State of Hawai’i is prepared, Gov. Abercrombie convened members of his cabinet and the state’s financial leaders to devise a plan. The objective, the Governor said, is to avoid interruptions to programs that rely heavily on federal funds.
Sex Offender from Montana Arrested on Maui
A fugitive sex offender from Montana was arrested on Maui. Joseph Lee Guseman, 31, of Glendive, Montana was arrested during the raid of a Kahului residence at around 11:15 a.m. yesterday.
Monsanto Hawai‘i Gifts Prize Money to The Nature Conservancy
Monsanto Hawaii won the money from its parent company for conservation efforts in 2010. It is gifting the money to the Nature Conservancy for watershed protection at Kamakou and Pelekunu.
2011 Maui Fair Names New Director, Silva
The Maui County Fair will operate under a new director this year. The organization selected community member and resident, Roy Silva, as the new Fair Director for the 89th Maui Fair.
Bee Pest Confirmed on Maui and Moloka’i
Researchers confirmed the presence of the SHB at Keonekuino, Molokai and at hives in East Maui. A meeting for beekeepers will be held on Maui on Monday, August 1…
Governor’s Maui Visit to Include Farmers Market & Kupuna Luncheon
The Governor is expected to present a proclamation at the Kihei Lipoa Street Farmers Market, as part of the event’s one-year anniversary celebration. Other stops include…
Maui Property Taxes Due August 22, 2011
Failure to pay real property taxes on time will result in a 10 percent penalty assessed to bills, plus interest at a rate of 12 percent per year. Those, who for some reason do not receive a tax bill, will not be excused from the late fees.
1,805 Marijuana Plants Seized in Kauai Bust
More than 1,800 marijuana plants and two foothold traps were recovered in Operation Green Harvest on Kauai.
Abercrombie Creates Interagency Council on Homelessness
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa joins the state’s other Mayors as members of the Governor’s new State Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Hawaiian Increases Fee for First Bag on Interisland Flights
Hawaiian Airlines will increase baggage service fees for checked luggage on interisland flights. The fee for the first piece of checked luggage will increase from $10 to $17, effective September 1, 2011.
Photo: 8 Maui Students Become Physicians In Training
Eight students from Maui County received their white coats on Friday, taking a symbolic step in their medical school journey.
