Maui News
Governor to Sign Bill on Appointment of BOE Members
The Governor says he will sign the bill on Monday, March 14th, in conjunction with the start of the 2011 Education Week in the Hawaii Senate.
State Senate to Conduct Homeless Conference
The Hawaii State Senate today will conduct a half-day conference on the homeless situation that has developed in urban Honolulu.
Akaka’s Decades of Service Praised, Successor Speculation Begins
The announcement quickly drew comment from colleagues who praised his service and speculation over who will succeed him.
Hazardous Conditions Force Removal of Maui Monkey Pods
Four Monkey Pod trees will be removed from a stretch of South Kihei Road because of hazardous conditions created by growing tree roots.
Lawmakers to Decide on use of Hawaiian Language in State Documentation
SB 1130 requires that all letterheads, documents and emblems of the State include both state languages, English and Hawaiian.
Paia Parking to Expand with New 100 Stall Lot
There is a lucky few who on any given day find store front parking in Paia Town, but for the rest, it can be a challenge.
Senator Akaka Will Not Seek Re-election in 2012
At the end of his current term, Sen. Akaka will have served nearly 22 years in the United States Senate. That is in addition to more than 13 years he served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Bill Addressing Tour Protocol on Lanai Advances
The bill was introduced to address complaints that have surfaced over unsupervised tours at Hulopoe Beach on Lanai.
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Older Volunteers on Maui
One male and one female will be selected from Maui County as Outstanding Older Americans.
Furlough will Change Refuse Collection in Hana and Molokai
Residents in Hana and on Molokai will have their trash picked up earlier than normal next week. The scheduling adjustment is due to the County furlough day on Friday, March 11,2011.
Limited $250 Rebate for ENERGY STAR Purchase on Maui
Hawaii Energy, the State’s energy conservation and efficiency program, is offering a limited time $250 rebate for ENERGY STAR refrigerators purchased from local appliance retailers for residents of Hawaii and Maui counties beginning March 7, 2011.
Cost of School Lunch Increases Today
Lunch prices increase 15 cents to $2.35, while breakfast will increase 5 cents to $1 for students who are on the regular plan.
Two New Maui Marine Life Conservation Districts Considered
SB 580 seeks to establish two new marine life conservation districts on Maui, one at Honolua Mokuleia Bay, and the other at Molokini.
Aloha House and MYFS awarded BOH grants
MYFS received $2,500 for building renovations to its Ka Pono facility, the only outpatient substance abuse treatment program for adolescents on Maui.
Paia Man Suffers Fatal Injuries in Motorcycle Crash
A Paia man suffered fatal injuries when the motorcycle he was operating collided with a rock wall.
Arakawa Launches “County on Your Corner” Initiative
Mayor Alan Arakawa announces his County on Your Corner initiative, his latest attempt to bring politics to the public.
A&B Organizational Changes, Search for CFO Begins
Alexander and Baldwin today announced some organizational changes that include a retirement, two promotions and the search for a chief financial officer.
1,607 Humpback Whales Sighted in 2011 Great Maui Whale Count
Monitoring was conducted from a dozen counting stations, with the largest count recorded at Puu Olai.
MACC Hosts Free Party at the Pavilion
The Maui Arts and Cultural Center hosts a Free Pavilion Party to celebrate the opening of the $13 million Yokouchi Pavilion, Courtyard and Morgado Hall.
Planning Committee to Discuss Short Term Rentals
The Maui Planning Committee meets this afternoon to discuss a draft bill that seeks to define short term rental homes.
