Maui News
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.
Weekly Maui Lane Closures for Feb 20-25, 2011
The Hawaii State Dept of Transportation announced road work single lane closures on Maui highways and roads for the week starting Sunday, February 20.
Kahului man identified, suffers fatal injuries in Iao Valley Road crash
A 26 year old Maui man suffered fatal injuries following a single-car crash in Wailuku Friday night. The man has since been identified as…
Much Anticipated 2010 Hawaii Census Data Released Next Week
Next week, the U.S. Census Bureau anticipates releasing local-level 2010 Census population counts for several states, including Hawaii.
C&K, John Cruz Headline at Whale Day Saturday
One of Maui’s biggest and best-attended festivals, Whale Day takes place on Sat., Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kalama Park in Kihei.
Baisa Confident in Enacting Maui Island Plan this year
General Plan Committee Chair, Gladys Baisa called the task daunting, but expressed confidence in being able to enact the Maui Island Plan later this year.
Governor to Sign Civil Union Bill Next Week
Hawaii will become the seventh location in the nation to allow civil unions when Governor Neil Abercrombie signs the measure into law next week.
DLNR Boating Rule Changes Reviewed
The rule changes are aimed at more effective management of small boat harbors and ocean activities in state waters. The Maui Meeting takes place February 23.
South Kihei Road Closed Saturday for Maui’s Parade of Whales
Maui motorists are advised that South Kihei Road, beginning at Alanui Keali’i Drive and ending at Waimahaihai Street, will be closed from 9 am to 10 am on Saturday, February 19, for Maui’s Parade of Whales.
Maui Jobless Claims Drop
Fewer initial unemployment claims were filed in Maui County for the week ending Feb 12 than compared to the same week last year.
Kauai Rescuers recover two bodies from Big Flats
Divers from the Kauai Fire Department recovered two bodies off the south shore yesterday afternoon.
Hawaii Companies Cited for Air Permit Violations
The state Department of Health issued citations against the Hawaiian Electric Light Company and the City and County of Honolulu for air permit violations.
Same-Sex Civil Unions Passed by Senate
Abercrombie expected to sign Civil Unions Bill into law within 10 days.
VIDEO: Molokai Police Officers Honored for Heroism in Out-of-Control Vehicle Assist
The Maui Police Department honored four members of the Department today for an act of heroism late last year involving a resident calling for help from an out of control vehicle.
Newly approved contract clears way for largest wind energy project in state on Maui
When the expansion is complete, Kaheawa will produce a combined capacity of 51 MW, enough energy to power 20,000 Maui homes.
Kauai Search for Two Aboard Downed Aircraft Shifts from Rescue to Recovery
Personnel from the Kauai Fire Department returned for a sea based search this morning for the two people who went missing when their ultra light aircraft crashed in waters off the south shore on Tuesday.
College of Hawaiian Language Marks New Chapter
Plans for a building to house the University’s expanding Hawaiian Studies programs, was identified as a need more than 20 years ago.
New Agribusiness on Maui: Growing Olive Trees for Oil
The County of Maui opens discussion on an emerging agribusiness opportunity in Upcountry Maui.
Senate Update: Civil Unions Bill Heads to Final Vote, Ag Bill backs Buy Local
The state’s Civil Unions bill is headed into a final vote in the state legislature today after years of debate on both sides.
EPA fines Marukai $220,000 for Sale of Unregistered Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined the Marukai Corporation in Honolulu $222,030 for selling and distributing unregistered products.
