Maui News
Maui Island Plan Decision Making Begins Feb. 17
The decision making process on the Maui Island Plan gets underway next week in the council chambers.
Pesticide Approved for Bee Mite Control in Hawaii
Beekeepers in Hawaii have a new weapon to use in their battle against the invasive varroa mite.
Lanai resident in Oman discusses Mubarak’s Fall from Power
A Lanai resident who was evacuated to Oman, will provide commentary on today s breaking news of Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak s fall from power.
Kanaka Village Proposed as Pilot project for Homeless
A pilot program is being proposed that seeks the establishment of a kanaka village for homeless.
Bill seeks transfer of duties relating to Hawaiian Burial Sites
HB 711 was drafted to shift the functions involving Native burials, currently held by the Historic Preservation Division to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Hawaiian Affairs Committee advances Bingo Legislation
A bill that would legalize bingo on Hawaiian Homelands has passed out of the HAW Committee.
Lawmakers Get into Mix of Hand Prepared Poi
SB101 and HB1344 seek to strike a compromise between practitioners and the state Department of Health.
Cries for Kahoolawe Surface in the Senate
SB609 would reduce the number of members on the KIRC from seven to five, effectively eliminating the current requirement that two members be selected from a list provided by the Protect Kaho’olawe Ohana.
Maui’s Young and Pablo get nod from WAM
The Senate WAM this morning unanimously recommended two cabinet level appointees from Maui
Councilmember Mike White to Join Radio Show Monday
Maui County Councilmember Mike White, who is in his first term representing the Makawao region, will be the featured guest on Monday’s edition of The Maui Breakfast Club radio program.
2nd Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest
Increased demand for water and continuing drought conditions make water conservation a critical lesson for county youth.
Investigation into Crash Involving Colt Brennan Complete
Big Island police have completed their investigation into a November crash that seriously injured three motorists, including former UH football star Colt Brennan.
10th Anniversary of Ehime Maru Incident
Today is the 10th Anniversary of the Ehime Maru incident in which a U.S. submarine struck the Japanese fishery vessel during a surface training drill
Gary Hooser among latest Cabinet Appointments
Former State Senator Gary Hooser of Kauai was among three cabinet appointments announced today by Governor Neil Abercrombie. Hooser was appointed to the post of Director of the state Office of Environmental Quality Control.
MECO seeks to add 50 megawatts of firm renewable power
Maui Electric Company is seeking PUC approval to begin a search for 50 megawatts of new renewable energy capacity on Maui.
ML&P Submits Renewed Management Plan at Puu Kukui
Maui Land & Pineapple Company has updated its management plan for the Puu Kukui Watershed Preserve through 2018.
Capacity and Fire Flow to improve with $1 M Paia Tank Replacement
The replacement project is designed to meet greater capacity needs and basic fire flow standards.
Banner year for solar power in Hawaii
Hawaii experienced a boost in business for solar power in 2010. The number of solar electric installations on Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island more than doubled over year before figures with a total of 3,967 solar power systems connected to Hawaiian Electric utilities in 2010.
Maui Volunteers sought for Community Emergency Response Team
Volunteers go through 30 hours of training, receive personal protective equipment upon graduation, and are placed on a team in the community where they live.
Okimoto and Nahale-a Confirmed to Cabinet Posts
Glenn M. Okimoto was confirmed as Director of the Department of Transportation and Albert “Alapaki” Nahale-a was confirmed as Chairperson for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
