Maui News
Kauai Search for Two Aboard Downed Aircraft Shifts from Rescue to Recovery
Personnel from the Kauai Fire Department returned for a sea based search this morning for the two people who went missing when their ultra light aircraft crashed in waters off the south shore on Tuesday.
College of Hawaiian Language Marks New Chapter
Plans for a building to house the University’s expanding Hawaiian Studies programs, was identified as a need more than 20 years ago.
New Agribusiness on Maui: Growing Olive Trees for Oil
The County of Maui opens discussion on an emerging agribusiness opportunity in Upcountry Maui.
Senate Update: Civil Unions Bill Heads to Final Vote, Ag Bill backs Buy Local
The state’s Civil Unions bill is headed into a final vote in the state legislature today after years of debate on both sides.
EPA fines Marukai $220,000 for Sale of Unregistered Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined the Marukai Corporation in Honolulu $222,030 for selling and distributing unregistered products.
Kokubun Confirmed, Hearing today for Young and Pablo
Today, the senate will vote on the confirmation of two former Maui directors to cabinet level posts within the state administration.
Kahanamoku Statue gets Conservation Treatment
The bronze Duke Kahanamoku statue located at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki will undergo conservation treatment tomorrow.
Maui Police seek public backing on laws relating to Medical Marijuana
Members of the MPD will be distributing informational pamphlets today and tomorrow as apart of an effort to gain public backing on their legislative priorities for 2011.
Work begins to repair Sinkhole on Waiehu Beach Road
Crews from the State Department of Transportation will close the mauka bound lane of Waiehu Beach Road between Makaala and Wailupe Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for the next several weeks
Weekly Maui Lane Closures for Feb 12-18, 2011
The state Department of Transportation has two road work projects on the calendar this week along the Hana Highway.
Hawaiian Adds 100,000 new air seats with Osaka route
Hawaiian Airlines announced the addition of a new daily, nonstop route between Honolulu and Osaka, Japan.
Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Maui Medal of Honor Veteran
In honor of the late Barney Fushimi Hajiro, Governor Neil Abercrombie ordered that all Hawaii flags at State offices and the Hawaii National Guard are to fly at half-staff from sunrise February 12 to sunset February 14.
Illegal Alligator Lizard Found on Maui
A lizard that is illegal in Hawaii was found last week roaming a hallway of a Maui hotel.
Record Rainfall Set At Kahului Airport Yesterday
The National Weather Service is reporting record daily maximum rainfall was set Saturday night at the Kahului Airport.
NEW: Flood Advisory for Maui Until At Least 11 PM Saturday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of MAUI in Maui County, in effect until 11:30 p.m. This Advisory may be extended beyond 11:30 p.m. if heavy rain persists.
High Surf, Small Craft Advisory In Effect Til 6 pm Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued high surf and a small craft advisories for north and east facing shores of Maui and Molokai through Sunday night.
Flood Advisory Cancelled For Island of Maui
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has CANCELLED the FLOOD ADVISORY for the Island of MAUI in Maui County was cancelled as of 12:30 am this morning.
Finalists Selected for the UH Board of Regents Maui Seats
The Regents Candidate Advisory Council (RCAC) has presented a list of candidates to Gov. Neil Abercrombie to fill four seats on the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, including three finalists for Maui County seat.
Shipwreck with Link to Moby Dick Discovered in NW Hawaiian Islands
A lost whaling shipwreck with links to the Herman Melville novel, Moby-Dick, was discovered in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Lanai Student in Oman Reacts to Power Shift in Egypt
Lanai resident, and middle eastern studies student, Richard Gima responded the news of Egypt s shift in power today with joy.
