Maui News

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.

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.

The City and County of Honolulu will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking and blessing today for the $5.5 billion Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor Project.

Governor Neil Abercrombie today will submit his administrations budget to the State Legislature with the goals of speeding up Hawaiis economic recovery, moving the state toward the priorities outlined in his New Day plan, and restoring basic government functions.

The campaign includes a public awareness sign waving rally at Hana Highway and Haleakala Highways this morning; and across from the Maui Beach Hotel this afternoon.

In a vote Friday, the U.S. House passed the Young-Hirono Amendment, 313-117 saving the Native Hawaiian Education Act and the Alaska Native Education Equity Act.

The Hawaii State Dept of Transportation announced road work single lane closures on Maui highways and roads for the week starting Sunday, February 20.

A 26 year old Maui man suffered fatal injuries following a single-car crash in Wailuku Friday night. The man has since been identified as…

Next week, the U.S. Census Bureau anticipates releasing local-level 2010 Census population counts for several states, including Hawaii.

One of Maui’s biggest and best-attended festivals, Whale Day takes place on Sat., Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kalama Park in Kihei.


General Plan Committee Chair, Gladys Baisa called the task daunting, but expressed confidence in being able to enact the Maui Island Plan later this year.

Hawaii will become the seventh location in the nation to allow civil unions when Governor Neil Abercrombie signs the measure into law next week.

The rule changes are aimed at more effective management of small boat harbors and ocean activities in state waters. The Maui Meeting takes place February 23.

Maui motorists are advised that South Kihei Road, beginning at Alanui Keali’i Drive and ending at Waimahaihai Street, will be closed from 9 am to 10 am on Saturday, February 19, for Maui’s Parade of Whales.

Fewer initial unemployment claims were filed in Maui County for the week ending Feb 12 than compared to the same week last year.

Divers from the Kauai Fire Department recovered two bodies off the south shore yesterday afternoon.

The state Department of Health issued citations against the Hawaiian Electric Light Company and the City and County of Honolulu for air permit violations.

Abercrombie expected to sign Civil Unions Bill into law within 10 days.

The Maui Police Department honored four members of the Department today for an act of heroism late last year involving a resident calling for help from an out of control vehicle.

When the expansion is complete, Kaheawa will produce a combined capacity of 51 MW, enough energy to power 20,000 Maui homes.