Maui News
New Law Expands Hawai’i’s Broadband Technology
By Wendy Osher Governor Neil Abercrombie signed a bill into law yesterday that expands broadband access in Hawai’i. The ultra high-speed internet access provides for the transfer of large amounts of data, that may not be technically feasible with Hawai’i’s current broadband connectivity. In signing the bill yesterday, the Governor said, “Expanding broadband is one […]
Honoapiilani Traffic Advisory 1:45 p.m. 6/22/11
Maui Police reopened the Honoapiilani Hwy (30) at 2 p.m. Vehicles have since been moved to the side, and the highway is completely open.
VIDEO: 7 Canoes on Historic Voyage Make Maui Stop
Seven voyaging canoes sailing across the Pacific, arrived in West Maui this morning as part of Te Mana o Te Moana.
Progress Measured In Hawaii Race To the Top Grant
Federal and state education leaders met in Hawaii this week to monitor the progress of education in Hawaii following the distribution of a $75 million Race to the Top grant.
Maui Growing Dreams Fundraiser Goes Retro
Retro Color Explosion is the theme of the upcoming signature fundraising event for Maui Youth & Family Services. Now in it’s 11th year…
VIDEO: Disabled Sailing Vessel Towed to Lahaina Harbor
The sailing vessel was en route from Marina del Rey to Ko Olina pier when it encountered difficulties 118 miles NE of Maui.
Abercrombie Signs 15 More Bills into Law
Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law fifteen more measures yesterday, bringing to 146 the number of Acts that have been signed to date.
Permit Sought for Urchin Studies off Maui
Researchers are requesting permits to conduct underwater studies of urchin species in the Kahekili Herbivore Management Area on Maui.
Maui Water Quality Focus of Wellhead Protection
The ordinance applies to areas surrounding drinking water wells and restricts land uses that can threaten ground water.
A&B Gives $435,000 to Maui Charities in 2010
A number of Maui organizations and the people who support them were highlighted including Cubby Vicens, Garret Hew and Mark Vaught.
Inouye Receives High Honor from Japan
Sen. Inouye is the 7th American recipient of the award, and the first foreigner of Japanese descent to receive the honor.
Comment Deadline on Transportation Program
The document identifies projects that are to be programmed for federal Highway or Transit funding.
Increased Air Traffic Over Central Maui
Central Maui residents can expect increased air traffic during temporary runway closures over the next two and a half weeks at Kahului Airport.
Maui High Wins 2nd Place in Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition
The two-person team of Jimbo Paranada and Marc Paguirigan, with instructor Shannon Rowe, from Maui High won 2nd place in the “America’s Best Student Auto Technicians” 62nd annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, held last week at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Mich.
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.
