Maui News

A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a two-car collision on the Haleakala Highway on Maui. David K. Dutro, 75, of Puklanai, suffered life threatening injuries from the crash and died shortly after being transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center. The accident was reported at 11:26 a.m. on Sunday, August 29th, on the Haleakala […]

Norman Sakamoto, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor of Hawaii, Transcript:    Introduction: Aloha, My name is Norman Sakamoto.  I’m running for the very important office of Lt. Governor.  There are many issues facing our state, but certainly jobs and education are at the top.  A brief background:  I’m a building contractor, a civil engineer.  I went to University […]

The Hawaii team from Waipio advances to the U.S. Championship game of the Little League world series after defeating Georgia today in a 12-5 victory.  The Waipio team plays Texas tomorrow in a game that will air live at 10 a.m. (Hawaii time) on KITV-4. A non-profit account has been established to help players and […]

Angus McKelvey, 2010 candidate for State House District 10, Transcript: Introduction: Hi, my name is Representative Angus McKelvey.  It’s been my honor to serve the 10th District which is West Maui, Maalaea, and two streets in North Kihei since 2006.  I was born and raised in Hawaii.  I was actually born in Honolulu, and raised and grew […]

Native 92.5 FM presents Damon Williams and Hi-Town, the latest entertainers to be featured in the station’s exclusive Private Sessions–the event that you cannot buy tickets for.  In order to get in, loyal listeners must win their chance to attend by listening in.  Today, we join Native 92.5 FM’s Chisa as she conducts interviews with […]

1:31 p.m. 8/26/10:  Makawao Ave is now OPEN. 11:10a 8/26/10:  Makawao Ave closed from Old Haleakala Hwy to the Haleakala Bypass due to a brush fire behind fire station No.5.

The Maui Nui Botanical Gardens hosts a Kalo (Taro) workshop lead by Hawaiian cultural practitioner and mahi`ai (farmer) Jerry Konanui as part of its new education program, “Ulu Ka Hoi” (to grow interest).   This three day event will educate local farmers and practitioners on the varieties of kalo available, techniques to identify these varieties, […]

The Board of Land and Natural Resources, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, holds a hearing today for the proposed Advanced Technology Solar Telescope planned for construction atop Haleakala on Maui.  The meeting gives the public an opportunity to provide testimony on the project’s Conservation District Use Application. Some concerns that have been raised are […]

Maui firefighters were called to the scene of a brush fire in the Piiholo area early this morning.  The fire was reported at around 5:40 a.m. in pasture land near Piiholo Road.  The incident was reported near the upper section of the roadway.  No structures were in danger at last report and no injuries were […]

The Waipio All-Stars were limited to just one hit, but still managed to rally for a 6-4 victory over Hamilton, Ohio, in the Little League World Series.

The county parks department hosts an informational meeting tonight to discuss dog parks.  Guest speakers will provide information on the establishment of dog parks, maintenance, and non-profit fundraising.  The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Waikapu Community Center. The public is invited to attend and provide input on establishing dog parks and dog park […]

Ori Kopelman, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Hi, my name is Ori Kopelman and I’m running for the office of Mayor.  Am I a businessman or an idealist?  The answer is both.  I was with a company in Silicon Valley that grew from 50 to 500 people in a period of six years.  I’ve also written […]

Mayor Charmaine Tavares will host a series of community meetings this September to take public testimony regarding the proposed budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Citizens with an interest in the County budget are encouraged to attend a meeting in their local area and offer testimony as individuals or on behalf of an organization. Both […]

Justin Hughey, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Justin Hughey and I’m running for State House of Representatives, District 8.  I am a teacher, and I work a second job at a restaurant in order to be a teacher, even though I have a Master’s Degree.  My predominant focus is […]

University of Hawaii administrators are pursuing the option of becoming an independent in football and joining another conference for its 18 other athletic programs.

Johanna Amorin, 2010 candidate for State House District 11, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, I’m Johanna Amorin.  I’m running for the State House of Representatives, South Maui, 11th District.  I have been a resident of south Maui since 1973.  Today, I’m a business owner, but I have given about 40 years of community service to Maui County.  I’ve […]

Alan Arakawa, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Thank you very much for this opportunity.  I’m Alan Arakawa.  I’m the former Mayor of Maui County and also a former council member.  What I’m looking at is trying to create a more stable economy and a higher quality of life for our community.  I believe that because the […]

By Wendy Osher There will be three less polling sites on Maui this election year.  The precinct consolidation will result in the closure of polling places at the Ulupalakua Ranch workshop, the Kaulana Pueo Church in Huelo and the Kahului Hongwanji in central Maui.  That leaves Maui County will at total of 40 polling sites.  […]

The state will discuss possible regulations for certain marine fish in Maui and Lanai waters during a meeting on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Maui Waena Intermediate School cafeteria.  Aquatic resource officials will discuss possible regulations of certain marine fish species including parrotfish, goatfish and jacks, and discuss scientific justifications […]

Seven projects have been approved for legacy land conservation funding in Hawaii.  The program will convey an estimated $3.26 million from the state conservation land fund for land acquisition to protect Hawaii’s unique valuable resources.  Included on the list is a half a million dollars for the acquisition of 614 acres of land in East […]