Maui News
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Near Kahului Airport
The accident was reported at around 7:07 p.m. on the Haleakala Hwy, just east of Aalele Street, near the new cargo area of the Kahului Airport.
Hawaiian Providing Air Support for “Aloha Initiative”
Hawaiian Airlines is contributing free interisland flights, and discounted fares in support of the Aloha Initiative, a program launched and organized on Maui.
Haleakalā Celebrates Summer With Fee Free Day
The National Park Service and Haleakala National Park will host a fee free day on Tuesday, June 21 in celebration of the first day of summer.
Waihe’e Elementary on Maui gets New Day Funding
Waihee Elementary School on Maui is among a list of nine public schools that received funds today as part of the New Day Work projects initiated by Gov. Abercrombie.
Maui’s Erickson Honored With National Tourism Alumni Award
Erickson graduated from the AOHT program at Lahainaluna in 1996, and credits the program for instilling in him the concept of kuleana or responsibility.
Bill Seeks Improved Health Access for Neighbor Isle Veterans
This bill, Congresswoman Hirono says, will provide $250 million to improve health care access for veterans in rural communities across the country.
Native Graves Protection Act Subject of Hearing
The hearing will examine successes and barriers in repatriating remains, funerary, sacred and patrimonial objects.
Bag It: How Plastic Will Your Life Be?
What started as a documentary about plastic bags evolved into a wholesale investigation into plastics and their effect on waterways, oceans, and the environment.
General Plan Chair Baisa Offers Testimony Tips
Baisa, offered tips to testifiers, saying those who provide input on the Maui Island Plan would help their cause if they submitted written testimony.
Congresswoman Hirono’s pet named Capitol Hill’s Top Cat
Hemic has been a beloved member of the Hirono family since the Congresswoman brought him home from the Hawaiian Humane Society on Oahu more than 16 years ago.
Mayor and KCA Collaborate on Kihei Rd Beautification
The Mayor met with KCA leadership last night to discuss issues including flood control, infrastructure improvements, and beautification projects.
Hawaii Family Finance Project Assists in Homeownership
Under the program, eligible families get $4 in matching grants for every $1 saved, for a maximum of $8,000 towards a home purchase.
Furlough Results in Change to Residential Trash Collection
Residential refuse collection for Hana and Molokai residents will be on a Furlough Friday schedule on June 24, 2011.
Hawai’i Ends Subsidy for Vanpool Program
The state Department of Transportation is ending its financial support of Vanpool Hawaii, citing a difficult fiscal environment.
Red Cross Disaster Relief Approaches $210 Million
The American Red Cross made another $46 million donation to the Japanese Red Cross, bringing its contributions to date to nearly $210 million. The figure includes more than $4.5 million in text donations.
DOT to Discuss Transportation Plan June 29 on Maui
The DOT is sponsoring the series of meetings statewide to review the draft plan on coordinated services for senior citizens, individuals with disabilities and low income residents.
VIDEO: Maui Mayor Signs Budget, but Disappointed in Cuts
Maui Mayor Arakawa today approved the County’s FY 2012 budget, but expressed disappointment in cuts to a proposed curbside recycling program.
OHA Board to Hold Two Meetings on Lanai
This week Native Hawaiians on Lanai will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) at a community forum as well as attend a meeting held by the Board of Trustees.
TEDx Conference Coming to Maui
A local and independently organized version of the world-famous TED conference will be held on Maui in early 2012.
Preliminary Design Ready for Wailuku Parking Structure
The public is invited to attend informational meetings detailing design plans for the Wailuku Municipal Parking Structure. The project is designed to provide additional public parking stalls in Wailuku.
