Maui News
Bantilan Crowned Miss Maui Filipina 2011
Shelby Bantilan, 20, secured the title as well as competition awards in the Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimsuit, and Best in Talent phases of the competition.
Trash Route in Lahaina Area Not Picked Up
Residential refuse pick-up in Lahaina was missed today due to a staff shortage.
Flags at Half-Staff to Honor “Billy” Fernandes
State flags fly at half staff today in honor of former State Lawmaker and Kauai County Councilman William Billy Fernandes.
TSA Seeks to Terminate 30 Honolulu Employees
More than 30 employees with the TSA in Honolulu have been identified for removal following an internal investigation.
Royal Order Honors Kamehameha in Kahului Procession
The Royal Order of Kamehameha on Maui, hosts a procession down Ka’ahumanu Avenue on Saturday, June 11, 2011, in honor of Kamehameha I on his birthday.
Safety Assessed at Hui Aloha Playground Structure
Access and use of the wooden structure is temporarily closed while repair and replacement options are being evaluated.
Japan Families Begin Arriving in July for Maui Respite
A total of $115,000 has been raised for the Maui based Aloha Initiative, in which Maui families will host Japan citizens displaced by the March earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.
Lock Named Early Childhood State Coordinator
Governor Neil Abercrombie today selected former Maui Child Education Coordinator, Terry Lock as the new Coordinator for the state.
185 Seat Belt Violations issued in Maui Click it or Ticket
Maui police issued a total of 185 seat belt citations during the latest Click it or Ticket campaign.
Free Degree Prep Workshop at UH Maui College
UHMC will offer a free degree preparation workshop to interested students on Monday, June 13, 2011.
Stinging Nettle Caterpillar Confirmed on Kauai
Officials with the state Department of Agriculture say residents on the Garden Isle may begin to see more of the pest during the peak summer months, and are asking the public’s help in reporting possible infestations.
$1 Million Released for Safety at 6 O’ahu Schools
Since December 2010, Gov. Abercrombie has approved the release of nearly $300 million for New Day Work Projects designed to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
VIDEO: Community Protest Over Ka’ehu Wetland Auction
The 63.7 acre wetland parcel along Waiehu Beach Road in Paukukalo, was put up for judicial foreclosure auction today to the highest bidder.
Maui Koa Forest Becomes New Natural Area Reserve
The 1,500 acre Nakula parcel located on the upper leeward slopes of Haleakala on Maui, gained designation today as a Natural Area Reserve.
Maui Teachers Cook Up Fractions With Culinary Math
Maui teachers headed to the UHMC kitchen in a workshop designed to help teach their students the relevance of math in everyday life.
Hawai’i Association Initiates Ecotour Certification Program
The goal of the pilot program is to give visitors and residents more information when choosing an ecotour, ensuring the tour is good for the environment.
Prostitution in Paradise: New Law Increases Penalties
Gov. Abercrombie signed a prostitution bill into law that increases penalties for offenders and seeks to remove activity from areas frequented by children.
Bhagowalia Named State’s First Chief Information Officer
In an effort to transform the state’s technology infrastructure, Governor Neil Abercrombie today appointed the State’s first Chief Information Officer.
Cauliflower Coral Spawning Documented for First Time
For the first time ever, the spawning of cauliflower coral has been captured on video and in photographs in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
VIDEO: Meteorologist Provides Maui Briefing on Hurricane Season
Typically, our storms come from Central America and work their way East to West across the Pacific, tending to drift south of the islands, based upon our island trade wind weather patterns.
