Maui News
Two new replacement water tanks planned for Omaopio in Kula, Maui
By Wendy Osher The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is proposing to construct two new replacement water tanks along Omaopio Road in Kula. Currently, residents living along the road have a limited storage capacity of potable water for their domestic and agricultural use. In addition to increasing storage capacity, the project is also […]
VIDEO: Chris Hart Mayoral Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Chris Hart, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Chris Hart and I am running for the office of Mayor of Maui County. I came to Hawaii as part of the United States Army. I was stationed at Schofield Barracks, and after our brigade built up, I was deployed to Vietnam. And I came […]
Mark Recktenwald nominated as Chief Justice for Hawaii Supreme Court
Governor Linda Lingle today nominated Associate Justice Mark E. Recktenwald to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawai‘i State Supreme Court. If confirmed, Recktenwald, 54, would succeed Chief Justice Ronald Moon to become Hawai‘i’s fifth Chief Justice; serving an initial 10-year term as the head of the State’s highest court, while overseeing the Hawai‘i Judiciary. “I […]
Hurricane Expo breezes into the Queen Kaahumanu Center, August 14
The fourth annual free Maui County Hurricane Expo happens this Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring free information about hurricane preparedness, available from dozens of agencies at center stage. Hurricane season in Hawaii runs from June 1 to November 30, however, high wind events can occur at any time of […]
Haleakala National Park Offers Fee Free Days August 14-15
There’s free admission to Haleakala National Park this weekend (August 14 and 15, 2010). The fee-free days are designed to invite new audiences to the parks and to encourage fitness and outdoor recreation. The fee waiver covers entrance, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. The National Park Service and Haleakala National Park will be […]
The Temptations and The Four Tops, Sunday August 15 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center
On tap for this weekend, Motown is Coming to Maui! This Sunday August 15, The Temptations and The Four Tops perform on a double-bill at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. The blast from the past performance brings back memories of top hits: “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, “Papa was a […]
Maui Roi Roundup fishing tournament, Sunday August 15 in Lahaina
More than 70 divers and spearfishers from around the state will attempt to capture as many roi (peacock groupers), to’au (blacktail snappers) and ta’ape (blue-line snapper) as they can during the annual Roi Roundup event taking place this Sunday, August 15, 2010. A single invasive roi can eat up to 146 indigineous reef fish each […]
County observes 2nd furlough day in new fiscal year, August 13, 2010
Today is the second furlough day on the county’s schedule for the new fiscal year. Closed today are the county building in Wailuku, the Kalana Pakui Building, the council district offices in Hana, Lanai and Molokai, the Old Wailuku Courthouse, the DMV service center at the Maui Mall, all payment windows and counters, as well as […]
7.2 quake reported in Mariana Islands, no threat to Hawaii
A 7.2 magnitude quake was reported South of the Mariana Islands this morning. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach Hawaii, there is NO tsunami threat to Hawaii. The quake was reported at 11:20 a.m. HST on Friday, August 13, 2010. Based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-Wide tsunami is not expected and […]
VIDEO: Joe Souki Dist 8 House Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Joe Souki, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Joseph Souki. I am currently an incumbent member of the House, 8th District. I am from District 8 all the way from Kahakuloa to Waikapu. This past year, I’ve been part of the leadership and the chairman of the Transportation Committee. I […]
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares invited to meet with international women
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares will meet with a group of 10 international women leaders over the weekend as part of the East-West Center’s 2010 Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar. Tavares was invited to speak at the event which includes participation from visiting members traveling from Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the U.S. mainland. The women […]
Maui Mayor Tavares announces lottery for grant funds for first-time homebuyers
Qualified first-time homebuyers can get assistance with up to $15,000 for a down payment and/or closing costs through a program that begins September 22, Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced today. “This County program will help middle-income families purchase their first home,” said Mayor Tavares. “Getting a down payment and finding money to pay for closing costs […]
Wind Advisory extended for Summit of Haleakala until 6a Aug 13 2010
August 12, 2010 – 3:43 p.m. EVENT: The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui and the Big Island Summits until 6 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010. EFFECTS: Winds are expected to be in the 30-35 mph range with higher gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS: WINDS THIS STRONG CAN […]
Portion of DOE funds released for schools statewide, $7.5 million in repairs planned for Maui
Governor Linda Lingle released $65.5 million to the Department of Education (DOE) for repair and maintenance projects at public school campuses and DOE facilities statewide. The funds will be used as part of an effort to implement an estimated $140.5 million worth of repairs and improvements at close to 250 public schools across the state, including O‘ahu ($46 […]
DLNR to close Napali Coast State Park for rockfall mitigation at Kalalau Valley
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park on Kaua‘i’s north shore, from Hanakapi‘ai to Kalalau valley, from September 7 through October 31, 2010 for a multi-faceted improvement effort that includes a rockfall mitigation project above the Ho‘ole‘a waterfall and shoreline sea cave areas. The park will […]
West Maui council candidates featured in meet and greet event at the Maui Theatre
Voters will get a chance to meet the candidates vying for the West Maui Council seat during a Meet and Greet event this Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the Maui Theatre in Lahaina. The meet and greet portion begins at 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Maui Theater with a formal discussion taking place on […]
FBI arrests nine people on mortgage fraud related charges, more arrests expected
Two sealed indictments were handed down yesterday by a Federal Grand Jury in Honolulu accusing 14 individuals with a variety of Mortgage Fraud-related charges. “The defendants are accused of operating their mortgage businesses as fraud factories – creating false documents to dupe lenders into funding sham home purchases,” said Honolulu FBI Special Agent Tom Simon. […]
Census workers to visit 800 Maui households
Nearly 4,000 Hawaii households will receive a final knock on the door from local Census workers within the next few weeks, as the U.S. Census Bureau wraps up data collection. The operations, called Nonresponse Residual Followup, will seek to clarify information on 2010 Census forms that were either mailed back late, incomplete, or unclear […]
MECO to discuss South Maui electrical line extension project
Maui Electric Company will host a community meeting tonight to provide information on a proposed electrical line extension project in South Maui. The meeting will include a presentation on the project from representatives at Maui Electric and planning consultants with the firm Munekiyo & Hiraga, Inc. Company officials will discuss alternative routes for the new 69 kV […]
12 Kauai homes first in series of self-help housing planned across the state
Construction begins next month on 12 Kauai homes totaling $2.1 million dollars. The homes will be built in the Piilani Mai Ke Kai subdivision in Anahola, Kauai, under a partnership between the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) and the non-profit Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA). The Kauai project is the first in a series of self […]
