Maui News
Arakawa puts out call for best and brightest
Mayor-elect Alan Arakawa last night initiated a search for appointed staff of his new administration. His call for the “best and the brightest” instructs
Hawaiian adds Maui to Oakland holiday route
Hawaiian Airlines announced the addition of special flights to its regular schedule to accommodate increased holiday traffic. The added flights include routes
Arakawa wins Maui mayor race, Carroll reclaims East Maui
Former Mayor Alan Arakawa reclaims his seat on the 9th floor with 24,169 votes. He defeats incumbent Mayor Charmaine Tavares who had 16,911 votes.
Arakawa to appoint Keith Regan as new managing director
Mayor-elect Alan Arakawa today announced that he will appoint Wailuku businessperson Keith Regan, 39, to serve as the County of Maui’s new managing director.
General Election 2010 RESULTS
Maui has a new Mayor and the state has a new Governor. Before any of the precincts were even counted, the AP and wire reports had declared Neil Abercrombie Hawaii’s next Governor based on absentee ballots alone.
General Election 2010 Results
Click here for RESULTS from the 2010 General Election. Arakawa wins Maui mayor’s race. Maui has a new Mayor and the state has a new Governor.
Public Hearing to Address Administrative Rules for Dog Parks
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a public hearing on proposed administrative rules on dog parks. The meeting is slated for Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Waikapu Community Center. The public is invited to attend and provide oral or written testimony on the proposed rules. The proposed rules establish […]
New Playground Equipment, Surfacing to be Installed at Pukalani Park
Two separate playground replacement projects totaling $210,000 have started at Pukalani Park and Wailuku Elementary School. Both playgrounds are being built in partnership with the State Department of Education and the State Department of Public Safety. The playground areas will be temporarily closed for safety reasons during removal and construction. The removal of existing playground equipment […]
Third quake in as many days rattles Big Island
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred off the Hamakua coast late Sunday. The quake was located 30 miles WNW of Hilo, Hawaii, or 60 miles SSE of Hana, Maui.
Kahului man suffers fatal injuries in moped crash on Maui
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries when his moped was struck by an SUV on South Kamehameha Avenue on Friday, October 29, 2010. Maui Police identified the man as 26-year-old Travis Diego of Kahului.
Earthquake off Hamakua Coast of Big Island, NO tsunami threat
A moderate earthquake was reported off the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island this afternoon (Friday, October 29, 2010). The preliminary magnitude was measured at 4.3 by the Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory
Lahaina Halloween 2010: Lahaina Town Action Committee hosts events
Attempts to revive Halloween festivities for adults in Lahaina Town continue despite two consecutive years of failed attempts at obtaining permit approvals.
FBI Seeks Public Assistance in Manhunt for Fugitive Couple
The FBI in Honolulu is seeking the public’s help in providing information leading to the location and arrest of fugitive husband and wife, Perry and Rachelle Griggs. The couple was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in Honolulu today (October 28, 2010) on 13 counts of wire and mail fraud relating to an alleged Ponzi […]
Mayor Charmaine Tavares Proposes Purchase of Lower Waiehu Beach Park Using Open Space Fund
Mayor Charmaine Tavares’ proposal to purchase Lower Waiehu Beach Park for $75,000 with the Open Space Fund received early support from the County Council. The County Council passed a resolution last week authorizing the land purchase. Lower Waiehu Beach Park, which comprises 1.65 acres of property, is bordered by the Waiehu Golf Course and a […]
Tavares Sends Proposed Bills Designed to Streamline Planning Permits to Council
Mayor Charmaine Tavares today transmitted to Council a legislative package designed to streamline the Planning Department’s permitting process. The proposed bills, also known as the “Planning Permitting Streamlining Package,” remove bureaucracy by simplifying the approval process for certain projects. The existing processes for planned development, off-site parking and project district permits require more complex approvals, with […]
Ohana Kai Village affordable housing project in Maalaea gains FEIS acceptance
By Wendy Osher The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human concerns has accepted the Final Environmental impact statement for the planned ‘Ohana Kai Village Affordable Housing project in Maalaea. The proposed subdivision is planned on 257 acres of land and would contain approximately 1,100 affordably priced single family units. The project site is […]
County of Maui Announces First Volunteer Hero
The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns’ Volunteer Center announced its first “Volunteer Hero,” Lillian Murakami, for her dedication and selfless giving to Hale Makua Wailuku. A Wailuku resident, Lillian began volunteering 13 years ago when her mother became a resident at Hale Makua. After her mother passed away, Lillian continued to […]
Maui’s Flyin’ Hawaiian Zipline owner Duane Ting honored with Young Businessperson Award
By Wendy Osher Duane Ting, owner of Flyin Hawaiian Zipline was honored Friday night with the Mayor’s award for Young Businessperson of the Year. The award celebrates a businessperson 40-years-or-younger, but Ting is a mere 32-years-old, Hawaiian, and owner and operator of his own business. The business focuses on keeping Maui natural, while sharing it […]
Hasegawa General Store owners honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
By Wendy Osher Harry & Neil Hasegawa were honored with the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award at Friday night’s 2010 Mayor’s Small Business Awards Dinner. The father and son are the current owners of the family’s 100 year old Hasegawa General Store in Hana, Maui that has been passed down through five generations, and has survived […]
Island Honda wins Small Business of the Year Award
By Wendy Osher Anne Oishi of Island Honda accepted the company’s award for Small Business of the Year with 11-50 Employees during the Mayor’s Small Business Awards Dinner, held Friday in Wailea. The event celebrated businesses that have persevered and thrived even in challenging economic times. Mayor Charmaine Tavares, who presented the awards, noted, “For […]
