Maui News
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.
VIDEO: Arakawa Details Plans to Bring Maui Back to Prosperity
His vision includes plans to revisit events that return revenues to the county, including Halloween on Front Street, and the Taste of Lahaina.
Baxa, Deleon and Moikeha among Charter Commission Nominees
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa today announced his nominees to the 2011 Charter Commission. The 11 member list includes…
Boa Constrictor and Piranhas found at Fire Scene
An illegal boa constrictor and four piranhas were found in an Alewa Heights home that was damaged in a fire Thursday.
VIDEO: Council Chair Mateo–Hope offered in County Address
Council Chair Danny Mateo said the State of the County Address presented by Mayor Arakawa, offered hope to the people of Maui.
Piilani Highway Traffic Update 12:47 p.m. 2/25/11
The Piilani Highway at Welakahao Road in Kihei is now OPEN at 12:45 p.m.
19 near Earth Asteroids Discovered with Haleakala Telescope
The asteroid discovery is the most made by a single telescope on a given night. Scientists say the record number not only shows the power of the telescope, but…
3.6 Magnitude Quake Rattles Waimanalo, Oahu
The US Geological Survey now says the quake was a 3.6 magnitude tremor centered 2 miles South West of Waimanalo, Oahu.
Wailuku Elementary Closed; Power Restored to 1100
Approximately 1100 customers including Wailuku Elementary School and surrounding residential areas were affected.
Hawaiian Studies Lecture on Joseph Mokuohai Poepoe
The Hawaiian Studies Department at UHMCC presents a lecture tonight on Hawaiian cultural advocate Joseph Mokuohai Poepoe.
Civil Unions Supporters Praise Passage of historic Hawaii Law
Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie today put his signature on the state s Civil Unions bill, effectively legalizing unions for same sex couples.
Arakawa to Deliver State of County Address Feb 25, 2011
During his inaugural address in January, Arakawa said he would be looking at opening concessions at county parks, aggressively pursuing government grants and becoming a leader in the field of agricultural technology.
Honoapiilani Highway Traffic Accident Update 2:45 p.m. 2/23/11
The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions. Police were alternating traffic for about one hour and forty minutes following a traffic accident earlier this afternoon.
Governor Weighs in on Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining between the state government and unions comes as lawmakers try to balance an estimated $844 million deficit.
City Breaks Ground on $5.5 Billion Elevated Rail Project
The City has already awarded a construction contract for the first phase of the elevated rail guideway…
Ongoing Wet Weather Delays Reopening of Kula Reserve
Additional recent rainfall in the Kula Forest Reserve has hindered restoration efforts there.
Sulfur Dioxide Monitoring Aligned with New National Standards
The public can obtain near-time information on SO2 levels online at…
Illegal Tegu Lizard Found Dead in Waianae
The foot and a half long dead lizard was discovered by a resident after her dogs apparently killed it.
REPORT: State Forecasts Stronger Economic Growth Across All Counties
In its first quarter 2011 economic report, the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism forecasts a strong recovery in 2011 and economic expansion in 2012.
Maui Farmers Union Meeting Tonight in Pukalani
The Maui Farmers Union invites the public and agricultural community to their meeting tonight, Feb 22, at 6-9 p.m., at the Tavares Center Pool Room in Pukalani.
