Maui News
Governor Seeks Applicants For Native Hawaiian Roll Commission
The 5 member body is tasked with preparing and maintaining a roll to be used as the basis for participation in the organization of a Native Hawaiian governing entity.
Easter Seals Hawaii Plans Maui Center for Disability Services
Easter Seals of Hawaii is proposing a renovation project on lands it recently purchased from Maui Land and Pineapple Co. near the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center.
South Korea Expresses Interest in Maui Sister City Relationship
The trip comes on the heels of news that Korea will be hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics Games…
Power Restored to Huelo, Nahiku and Hana
The outage stretched from Huleo to Hana town beginning shortly after 9 a.m. Power was restored to customers from Huelo to Nahiku at 11:46 a.m., and to remaining customers in Hana at around 1 p.m.
Hawai’i Emergency Mortgage Assistance Deadline Nears
Eligible homeowners get access to a forgivable loan of up to $50,000 that pays past due mortgage payments for up to 24 months.
Fallen Light Poles Force Partial Closure at Wells Park
Workers from the County Department of Parks and Recreation closed the upper tennis and basketball courts of the park after crews heard the light poles come crashing down at around 11 a.m.
Crystal Meth Use Lowest Since 2004
A Hawaii drug testing company is reporting a drop in crystal methamphetamine use to the lowest level on record since testing stats were first tracked at the company in 2004.
Maui Group Seeks Return of Stolen Computers
Leaders with the Keep Hawaiian Islands Beautiful offices have issued a public plea, seeking a return of the computers, no questions asked.
5 Arrested in Operation Room Service on Maui
The two-day operation, entitled Operation Room Service II utilized a female undercover officer and focused on individuals who allegedly solicited the services of prostitutes.
Bento Meals from 7-Eleven Stores in Hawaii Recalled
An estimated 1,550 pounds of convenience meals distributed to 7-Eleven stores in Hawai’i are being recalled for possible Listeria contamination.
Approval Sought for Return of Halloween to Lahaina
Objections were raised in the past from those offended by adult-themed costumes and lewd conduct in an area designated as a historic site…
Governor Signs Native Hawaiian Recognition Bill into Law
In addition to formal recognition by the State of Hawaii, the measure also requires the Governor to appoint a Native Hawaiian Roll Call Commission.
Island Honda Aids Japan Guests By Donating Phones
A Maui company donated 50 prepaid cell phones and phone cards toward The Aloha Initiative Campaign, as the first beneficiaries of the program landed in Hawaii this weekend.
MECO Cited For Air Permit Violations
MECO was cited for exceeding its 20 or percent opacity limit during various times at its generating units located at the Maalaea Generating Station on North Kihei Road.
New Hawai’i Law Protects Pregnant Inmates From Shackling
Governor Neil Abercrombie signed a bill into law that prohibits physically restraining inmates who are pregnant or in postpartum recovery, unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii Following Large Kermadec Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii following a large 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Kermadec Islands Region shortly after 9 a.m. HST, July 6, 2011.
Progress Made in Hawai’i 90 Day Homeless Plan
To date, approximately 125 people from Waikiki and the urban core area of Honolulu have moved from emergency shelters or the streets into transitional or permanent housing.
Bill Recognizing Status of Native Hawaiians To Become Law
Senate Bill 1520, formally recognizes Native Hawaiian people as the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawaii.
138 People Added to Upcountry Priority Water Meter List
An additional 138 people have been added to the Priority Water Meter List for Upcountry, Maui. The list is dated June 30, 2011, has a total of 1,450 requests for building permit applications, subdivisions, and water service requests. The list dates back to October 8, 1996.
Japan Families Arrive on Maui for Respite Stay
Forty-five Japanese citizens arrived on Maui yesterday as part of The Aloha Initiative program. The program offers families from Japan respite care in Hawaii following the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
