Maui News
Happy Valley fire 80 percent contained
Firefighters gained 80 percent containment on a fire that has burned 24 acres since it first started Sunday night. Officials confirmed the Happy Valley fire was sparked by fireworks. No homes were damaged and firefighters continue to monitor the burn area. According to the Department of Water Supply, a safe water level for the tank […]
Happy Valley fire now 60 percent contained
(Updated 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010) The Happy Valley fire that was sparked by fireworks Sunday night is now 60 percent contained. After 22 hours of firefighting efforts focused on the Mokuhau area where the blaze began, officials from the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety say they were able to reach 60% […]
Afternoon flare up of Happy Valley fire quickly tackled
Maui firefighters remain on the scene of a 25 acre fire, battling a flare-up in the burn area at around 3 p.m. today (Monday, July 12, 2010). Fire crews with the assistance of water drops from Air One, were able to put out the flare-up approximately 30 minutes later. Earlier today, Maui fire officials […]
Appeal filed in water decision over Na Wai Eha
Two Maui community groups today appealed the state Water Commission’s decision on in-stream flow standards at Nä Wai ‘Ehä, or “The Four Great Waters” of Waihe‘e River and Waiehu, ‘Ïao, and Waikapü Streams in West Maui. The groups say the 12.5 million gallons per day (mgd) of water restored, is less than what they had […]
Crews respond to home fire in Kahului subdivision
(Update: 3:51 p.m. 7/12/10) Maui police are investigating the cause of a structure fire in Kahului that destroyed an Ano Street home this afternoon. The fire was first reported at 11:58 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 408-A Ano Street in Kahului. When officers arrived on scene, the structure was engulfed in flames. The […]
VIDEO: Fireworks confirmed as cause of Happy Valley fire on Maui
By Wendy Osher Video of Happy Valley Fire, interview with Battalion Chief Jeff Shaffer: (Update 3:30 p.m. 7/12/10) Maui fire officials this afternoon confirmed that fireworks caused a 25 acre blaze that came dangerously close to homes in the Happy Valley subdivision. Battalion Chief James Kino said the determination suports the numerous reports the department […]
VIDEO: Storage shed damaged in Happy Valley fire on Maui; homes saved
Click here to view video of Happy Valley Fire By Wendy Osher (6:15 a.m. 7/12/10) Firefighters will assess the extent of damage today caused by a fire overnight in the Happy Valley subdivision of Wailuku on Maui. A storage shed was burned, but homes were saved in the densely populated area. The fire was first […]
Kahului teen suffers life threatening injuries in SUV Rollover at Hana Hwy / Dairy Rd
Posted by Wendy Osher (Update: 5:50 a.m. 7/12/10) A 15-year-old Kahului female suffered life-threatening injuries when she was ejected from a vehicle involved in a weekend accident at the main Hana Highway, Dairy Road intersection in Kahului. The accident was reported at around 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2010 and involved two SUV vehicles. […]
Review of bill planned seeking licensing system for aquatic life businesses
The Maui County Council’s Public Services Committee will return to deliberations on Wednesday at 9 a.m. regarding a bill to establish a licensing system for aquatic life business operations. The bill was returned to Committee by the full Council on July 2, along with a separate bill related to the humane treatment of aquatic life […]
Completion of Market Street Project Phase 2 delayed due to waterline repositioning
Work to complete the second phase of the Market Street Improvement Project in Happy Valley, Wailuku, will be delayed due to work on County water lines located in the project area. The announcement was made today by the County of Maui Department of Public Works. Work will be performed by County of Maui Department of […]
Mayor encourages HUD recipients to apply for federally-funded homeownership program
Mayor Charmaine Tavares Encourages HUD Recipients to Apply for Homeownership Option Program Mayor Charmaine Tavares issued a reminder today to those who receive Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance payments, to consider applying for the federally-funded Homeownership Option Program (HOP). Only two recipients took advantage of the program to date, which is administered by […]
New emergency generator to provide peace of mind during disasters for Maui Dialysis patients
Liberty Dialysis-Hawaii today broke ground for a 250 kilowatt emergency generator system for the Maui Dialysis Facility, designed to assure patients throughout Maui Nui have access to life-preserving services in the event of a natural disaster. It fulfills one patient’s appeal after a severe storm battered Maui on Dec. 5, 2007, knocking down power lines […]
Waiale Road Overpass repair project in Wailuku begins July 12
Maui motorists are advised of an overpass project on Waiale Road that begins on Monday, July 12, 2010. Work will result in the total road closure of Waiale Road in both directions between Lower Main Street and Oihana Street under the Kaahumanu Avenue, Waiale Road Overpass. This work area will be closed continuously, 24-hours per […]
Leeward Maui and Western Molokai remain under Extreme Drought
The National Weather Service issued an updated drought information statement saying very dry weather continues across sections of the Big Island with parts of the island earning D4 Classification for the most extreme conditions. Two-thirds of Molokai and the lower leeward elevations of Maui remained under D3 or Extreme Drought conditions, as well as the […]
U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye offers support to UH Maui College programs
Expressing his appreciation for the array of programs in higher education established at University of Hawaii Maui College, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye offered his help during a luncheon meeting Thursday. Inouye offered his help with an air of caution letting administrators know that programs he can support with grants and allocations should eventually be self-sustaining. […]
VIDEO: Maui Bus adds 3 new vehicles to fleet: Ridership exceeds 2.3 million
By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnBkAd6Qn4o[/youtube] The County of Maui added three new buses to its fleet today, bringing to 18 the number of large capacity buses in the Maui fleet. Transportation Director Don Medeiros said Maui recorded over 2.3 million boardings in FY 2010, marking yet another milestone for public transportation on Maui. Last year, an […]
Mechanical fire burns 3 acres in Kula, Maui
A brush fire in Kula Thursday afternoon was caused by a piece of machinery that overheated, according to Maui authorities. The fire was first reported just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 13501 Haleakala Highway in the Kula area of Upcountry, Maui. County officials say the blaze was accidentally sparked by an […]
Maui Puunene Prison Plans to be discussed tonight: July 8, 2010
The state will host a public informational meeting tonight, Thursday, July 8, 2010, on the proposed Maui Regional Public Safety Complex (MRPSC). The new jail, proposed for development on 40-acres of land in Puunene, is intended to alleviate overcrowding at the existing 7-acre Maui Community Correctional Center facility in Wailuku, and also meet future growth […]
Savor the Sunset Wine Tasting to Support Lahaina Library: July 8, 2010
The Rotary Club of Lahaina hosts a wine tasting fundraiser tonight in the hopes of raising at least $3,000 to improve the 55-year-old Historic Lahaina Public Library. The event is co-sponsored by the Royal Lahaina Resort and will be held on the hotel grounds from 5:30 to 8:30 tonight, Thursday, July 8, 2010. Tickets for […]
Agreement reached on Akaka Bill
An agreement has been reached on the Akaka Bill, also known as the Native Hawaiian government Reorganization Act (NHGRA). Today U.S. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye announced that they have reached an agreement with Governor Linda Lingle that will secure the Governor’s full support for the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Senator […]
