Maui News
April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii
The recent Honshu Earthquake and Tsunami on March 11, 2011, highlights the importance of awareness of this year round threat.
Hawaii Airport Parking Rates Increase Statewide on May 1
The Kahului Airport parking fee will go up by $1, from the current $9 rate, to $10 per day on May 1st.
Maui Lane Closures for April 2-8, 2011
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has two projects planned on the Hana Highway this coming week.
Status of 1893 Hawaiian Kingdom Agreements Reviewed
The House passed a resolution calling for an investigation into the status of agreements concerning Hawaiian Kingdom laws.
Parking Plans for Wailuku to be Discussed
Parking plans for Wailuku will be the subject of an information presentation on Thursday, April 7, 2011.
Maui “Hats Off” to the American Red Cross, April 1-3
First responders on Maui are volunteering for the annual collection drive to raise funds for local Red Cross programs.
Floating Luminary Ceremony for Japan, April 16
Pacific Radio Group hosts a Luminary Floating Ceremony on Saturday, April 16, 2011 starting at 5 p.m. until sunset on the shoreline and grounds of the Canoe Hale at Hoaaloha Park in Kahului.
Wildman Withdraws as Maui Judicial Nominee
Joe Wildman cited an unresolved situation with his law firm as his reason to forgo consideration to the post.
Mayor Heads to Pukalani in County on Your Corner
Mayor Alan Arakawa will visit Pukalani in the next stop on his County on Your Corner event calendar.
Wes Lo of Maui Among 9 BOE Appointees
Gov. Abercrombie today named Wes Lo as the Maui Representative on the newly appointed BOE.
Governor Calls for 10% Spending Reduction
The Governor is calling for a 10 percent spending reduction for all departments and announced plans to raid the Rainy Day, Hurricane Relief and special funds.
Akaka Bill Reintroduced by Hawaii Delegation
U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka today introduced the 2011 version of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, also known as the Akaka Bill.
1 Dead, 3 Injured in Military Helicopter Crash at Kaneohe
One Marine was killed and three others were injured after a military helicopter executed an emergency landing at Kaneohe Bay on Oahu last night.
BOE Nominations to be Announced Today
Governor Neil Abercrombie is expected to announce his appointments to the Board of Education this morning.
Maui Student from Japan Donates Tips to Tsunami Relief
It took a while to empty, straighten, sort and count, but the total came to $585.00.
Resolution to Establish Kanaka Village for Homeless Advances
The village would consist of tents or other approved shelter where homeless Hawaiians could subsist off the land, utilizing traditional Hawaiian methods of sustainability as they progress towards home ownership.
VIDEO: Mayor Suggests Ways to Use $109 M in Carryover Savings
Calling the item an anomaly, Mayor Arakawa explained that the phenomenon was a one time only occurrence.
VIDEO: Mayor Identifies Attrition as Cost Saving Measure
Vacant positions on Maui will stay that way under an attrition policy that went into effect on March 1, 2011.
Japan Airlines Reduces Weekly Flights to Honolulu
Japan Airlines today announced a reduction in flight frequency between Narita and Honolulu due to the after effects of the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake and Tsunami.
Free Tax Preparations for Certain Maui Workers
Free tax preparations are being offered to certain workers on Maui as part of a marketing campaign by Liberty Tax Service.
