Maui News
VIDEO: Council Chair Mateo–Hope offered in County Address
Council Chair Danny Mateo said the State of the County Address presented by Mayor Arakawa, offered hope to the people of Maui.
Piilani Highway Traffic Update 12:47 p.m. 2/25/11
The Piilani Highway at Welakahao Road in Kihei is now OPEN at 12:45 p.m.
19 near Earth Asteroids Discovered with Haleakala Telescope
The asteroid discovery is the most made by a single telescope on a given night. Scientists say the record number not only shows the power of the telescope, but…
3.6 Magnitude Quake Rattles Waimanalo, Oahu
The US Geological Survey now says the quake was a 3.6 magnitude tremor centered 2 miles South West of Waimanalo, Oahu.
Wailuku Elementary Closed; Power Restored to 1100
Approximately 1100 customers including Wailuku Elementary School and surrounding residential areas were affected.
Hawaiian Studies Lecture on Joseph Mokuohai Poepoe
The Hawaiian Studies Department at UHMCC presents a lecture tonight on Hawaiian cultural advocate Joseph Mokuohai Poepoe.
Civil Unions Supporters Praise Passage of historic Hawaii Law
Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie today put his signature on the state s Civil Unions bill, effectively legalizing unions for same sex couples.
Arakawa to Deliver State of County Address Feb 25, 2011
During his inaugural address in January, Arakawa said he would be looking at opening concessions at county parks, aggressively pursuing government grants and becoming a leader in the field of agricultural technology.
Honoapiilani Highway Traffic Accident Update 2:45 p.m. 2/23/11
The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions. Police were alternating traffic for about one hour and forty minutes following a traffic accident earlier this afternoon.
Governor Weighs in on Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining between the state government and unions comes as lawmakers try to balance an estimated $844 million deficit.
City Breaks Ground on $5.5 Billion Elevated Rail Project
The City has already awarded a construction contract for the first phase of the elevated rail guideway…
Ongoing Wet Weather Delays Reopening of Kula Reserve
Additional recent rainfall in the Kula Forest Reserve has hindered restoration efforts there.
Sulfur Dioxide Monitoring Aligned with New National Standards
The public can obtain near-time information on SO2 levels online at…
Illegal Tegu Lizard Found Dead in Waianae
The foot and a half long dead lizard was discovered by a resident after her dogs apparently killed it.
REPORT: State Forecasts Stronger Economic Growth Across All Counties
In its first quarter 2011 economic report, the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism forecasts a strong recovery in 2011 and economic expansion in 2012.
Maui Farmers Union Meeting Tonight in Pukalani
The Maui Farmers Union invites the public and agricultural community to their meeting tonight, Feb 22, at 6-9 p.m., at the Tavares Center Pool Room in Pukalani.
Official Groundbreaking today for Honolulu Rail Project
The City and County of Honolulu will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking and blessing today for the $5.5 billion Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor Project.
Abercrombie submits budget today: plan to speed economic recovery
Governor Neil Abercrombie today will submit his administrations budget to the State Legislature with the goals of speeding up Hawaiis economic recovery, moving the state toward the priorities outlined in his New Day plan, and restoring basic government functions.
SPCA Maui Celebrates Spay Neuter Day, Feb. 22
The campaign includes a public awareness sign waving rally at Hana Highway and Haleakala Highways this morning; and across from the Maui Beach Hotel this afternoon.
Congresswoman Hirono Successfully Defends Native Hawaiian Education Program
In a vote Friday, the U.S. House passed the Young-Hirono Amendment, 313-117 saving the Native Hawaiian Education Act and the Alaska Native Education Equity Act.
