Maui News
Manhunt Leads to Capture of Fugitive Couple
A man and wife accused of running an alleged Ponzi scheme that targeted primarily Hawaii residents, were arrested today in Arizona.
New Non-Resident Entry Fee Begins at ‘Akaka Falls
Two months after implementing a non-resident parking fee at Iao on Maui, a new $5 per car fee went into effect today at Akaka Falls on the Big Island.
Governor Announces More Cabinet Selections
Governor Neil Abercrombie is two appointments shy of rounding out his list of 16 cabinet positions. Director selections must still be made for the Department of Health and the State Attorney General.
McNeff Named New CEO of MEO
Maui Economic Opportunity today announced the selection of Programs Chief Lyn McNeff as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Councilmember Jo Anne Johnson Appointed Maui Transportation Director
West Maui Councilmember Jo Anne Johnson was appointed as the Director of the Maui Department of Transportation for the incoming administration.
Tree Disguise Suggested for Proposed Hana Cell Tower
A tree-type disguise was recommended to mask a proposed 40-foot cell tower in Hana, Maui. The suggestion was made by the State Historic Preservation Division
Hawaii Soldier among six killed in Afghanistan Attack
A Hawaii man was among six soldiers killed in a weekend attack in Afghanistan. Cpl. Sean M. Collins, 25, of Ewa Beach Hawaii suffered fatal injuries in the Sunday
Minit Stop stores help keiki in need with toys for Christmas
Minit Stop collected over 800 toys and donated $13,662 as part of the Toys for Tots campaign in 2009. The goal this year is one toy and one dollar more than last year.
Suicide Investigation Launched into Ukumehame Fatality
Maui Police have opened a suicide investigation into a pedestrian-vehicle accident reported in Ukumehame over the weekend. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries during the incident.
Judiciary says Court System Suffering from Budget Cuts and Furloughs
Here on Maui, the Judiciary’s Maui/Molokai Drug Court program lost four full-time equivalent positions after suffering a $420,000 cut to its annual allocation.
Hyundai Tournament of Champions Offers FREE Admission
The upcoming Hyundai Tournament of Champions is giving Kamaaina a close up and personal experience this year with free admission and special rates for accommodations.
Civil rights Executive Named Director of Human Services
So far, Gov. Abercrombie has named 12 department directors and six deputy directors to his Cabinet. The governor is still interviewing applicants for …
Road UPDATE: Lower Honoapiilani Hwy OPEN 12/12/10 8:30p
Lower Honoapiilani Highway is now completely OPEN. The road was reopened at 8:30 p.m. following a traffic accident that damaged a fire hydrant and flooded the road in Honokowai.
Maui Inaguration: Lunas Boarding Program hopes for “A New Day”
An intimate crowd of about 200 people gathered at the Lahainaluna High School Gym to welcome Hawaii’s new Governor Neil Abercrombie
Weaving Tradition into Government with Aha Moku Council
A traditional Hawaiian practitioner raises his voice in chant at the Maui confirmation ceremony of Gov. Neil Abercrombie.
11:25 p.m. 12/11/10 Honoapiilani now OPEN following accident
Update: 11:25 p.m. Dec.11, 2010 Hwy 30 Honoapiilani at Mile Marker13 is now OPEN. Maui Police say traffic is now starting to flow thru.
Maui Pediatric Unit gets help with Wish List
The Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation teams up with the Maui Thing Store in Wailuku this weekend to raise funds for the hospital.
2 Bodies found in Big Island Home Identified
Big Island Police have identified the bodies of two people discovered in a Hilo residence on Wednesday.
County Accepts FEA for Omaopio Water Tanks
A plan to replace two water tanks along Omaopio Road in Kula with larger storage units cleared another step.
Arakawa Inauguration Ceremony Planned on Maui
An inauguration ceremony is planned for Maui Mayor-Elect Alan Arakawa on Sunday, January 2, 2011.
