Maui News
2 Hilo Women Arrested on Drug Charges related to ICE
Big Island police arrested two Hilo women on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 for drug related offenses. Authorities recovered more than 5 grams of ice
Bill seeks establishment of special account for Archeological Permit Fees
House Bill 224 directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to increase archaeological permit fees from $50 to no less than $1,000.
Exemption Sought on holders of Kuleana Lands with Appurtenant Water Rights
The House Committee on Hawaiian Affairs passed advanced a bill that seeks an exemption for owners of kuleana lands from paying taxes and fees for their water.
Hilo Man, 87, Suffers Fatal Injuries in Scooter Crash
Big Island Police recorded their fourth traffic fatality this year following a vehicle-scooter collision in Hilo over the weekend.
Bill seeks reduction in Ag Water Rates for Molokai Homesteaders
A bill seeking a reduction in agricultural water rates for irrigation users on Molokai advanced in the state legislature. House Bill 1483 is designed to provide relief to homestead farmers on the Friendly Isle.
House Bill 895 Seeks OHA Appointed membership on Commissions
By Wendy Osher A bill that seeks an OHA appointed membership to certain state commissions passed out of the House Committee on Hawaiian Affairs. House Bill 895 calls for an Office of Hawaiian Affairs member on commissions whose decisions have profound impacts on Hawaiian people. This includes representation on the commissions on Water Resource Management, […]
Kahului School among 106 A&B Grant Recipients on Maui
The Alexander & Baldwin Foundation gifted an estimated $435,000 to 106 Maui charities in 2010.
Kula State Forest Reserve Closure Extended
The closure of the Kula State Forest Reserve has been extended until at least the end of February, as crews continue storm related cleanup.
Rep. Morita Appointed as PUC Chair
State Rep. Hermina Morita was selected as the chair of the PUC by Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie.
Bill Calling for Moratorium on Mortgage Foreclosures Advances
State lawmakers today advanced a bill that calls for a moratorium on foreclosures pending a national investigation on securitization.
Haiku Teen Included on National List for Missing Children
A Haiku teen who has been missing since January was added to a national list that tracks missing and exploited children.
Bus Route Modified to Alleviate Kihei Delays
The county implements modifications to bus routes to alleviate delays plaguing the Kihei Islander route.
Tavares Retirement Party Celebrates 40 years of Public Service, Feb. 20, 2011
An Evening of Aloha celebration event will be held on Sunday February 20th at the Grand Wailea Resort in South Maui.
World Renown Peace Activist Johan Galtung on Maui
International peace activist and Professor Johan Galtung will be the featured speaker at a free talk tonight at the University of Hawaii Maui College.
Council Committee recommends approval of Taylor and Kim as Directors
The Maui Policy Committee today forwarded recommendations to approve John D. Kim as Maui Prosecuting Attorney, and Dave Taylor as Director of the Maui Department of Water Supply.
Molokai Meeting on Transfer of Wind Energy using Undersea Cables: Feb. 3, 2011
A public scoping meeting takes place on Molokai today to discuss a project that plans to use undersea cables to transfer renewable energy to Oahu.
10,000 Customers Affected by Morning Outages, Feb. 2, 2011
For the second time this week, a unit at the Maalaea Power Plant tripped offline, causing a load shed sequence
Journalist Shawn Ching makes his return to Hawaii Television
Veteran Hawaii journalist Shawn Ching returns to television news this month as an anchor reporter on Hawaii News Now.
Hooked on Humpbacks: 900 People Volunteer to Count Whales
According to data from the annual event, an average of 5 whales per site were counted every 15 minutes.
Governor Abercrombie Accepting Applications for BOE Vacancy
This will be the governors first BOE appointment since voters approved of an amendment in November, giving him the authority to appoint members.
