Maui News
Maui Science Bowl Team advances to Nationals
Maui High pulled off a victory over Waiakea High to claim the title of champion at the 18th annual Hawaii Science Bowl on January 29.
EPA Applauds Maui and Kauai for Plastic Bag Bans
The US Environmental Protection Agency applauded Maui and Kauai counties for enacting restrictions banning plastic shopping bags, effectively reducing waste and protecting the environment.
Temporary Outage caused by tripped unit at Maalaea
Several areas of Maui experienced temporary power outages this afternoon when a generating unit at the Maalaea Power Plant tripped offline.
Cost of School Lunch Increases March 1, 2011
School meal prices will increase in March under a law passed in 2009. Lunch prices will increase 15 cents to $2.35 for a regular student lunch, while breakfast will increase 5 cents to $1.
Akaka to Chair Indian Affairs Committee
U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka will assume the Chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
UHMC 2011 Spring Enrollment up 5.2%
The University of Hawaii Maui College Campus recorded a 5.2 percent increase in enrollment in the 2011 Spring Semester.
Kihei Building First Renewable Generation Facility in State
DKK Properties in South Maui became the first renewable energy generation facility in the state under the under the new Feed in Tariff program.
South Kihei Road Now OPEN 8 p.m. Jan. 27, 2011
South Kihei Road is now OPEN in both directions. It was closed for about 45 minutes beginning at 7:05 p.m. between Uwapo and Leilani because of a traffic accident. The road was reopened at 7:50 p.m.
Weather and Popularity Contributing Factors to Kihei Bus Delays
County officials are citing popularity and weather as contributing factors to reported delays on the Kihei Island Bus Route that serves South Maui.
RevoluSun Expands to Maui: Solar Seminar Feb. 3, 2011
RevoluSun, a leading provider of solar pv systems, has expanded to Maui. The company will host a solar education seminar on Feb 3 as part of its launch.
Abercrombie Names 5 more to Admisitrative Posts
A former Maui resident is among five additional people who received administrative appointments from Governor Abercrombie today.
Murder and Domestic Violence on Hawaii Law Enforcement Legislative Radar
Hawaii s four county police chiefs joined forces with the Attorney General and Prosecutor s office to present a legislative package to state lawmakers today.
Planned Outage in Haiku on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011
A planned 4 hr power outage will take place along Kokomo Rd in Haiku on Thurs., Jan. 27, 2011.
Lead Paint Discovery extends Wailuku Gym Closure
The Old Wailuku Gym will remain closed through April following the discovery of lead paint during repairs.
Maui Businessman Gives Gift to Help Hawaiian Practitioners
Ponchos Solar Service, a Native Hawaiian owned small business presented a $10,000 check to the Hawaiian Way Fund
Civil Unions Bill Passes out of Senate Judiciary
The Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday narrowly passed a bill relating to civil unions.
Baldwin Robotics gears up for 2011 FIRST challenge
They look and sound like a sports event. They are held in arenas, like sports events. But FIRST Robotics competitions are much more.
Native Hawaiian Program Hosts College Bound Workshop
Na Pua Noeau, Maui, the center for gifted and talented Native Hawaiian children, hosts a College Bound event this Sunday for students in grades K through 12th.
Recall on 100 Locally Produced Products manufactured in Hawaii
Inspections by the department of Health have revealed numerous products that may present health risks due to improper production standards.
