Maui News

Maui Drivers have one week to prepare for a new law that goes into effect on Tuesday banning the hands-on use of cell phones and mobile electronic devices while driving.  Bill 40 gained unanimous passage by the Maui County Council on June 18th and takes effect upon the Mayor’s signature on July 6, 2010. “As […]

U.S. Representative Mazie Hirono of Hawaii today voted in support of legislation that extends by three months the required closing date for a federal homebuyer tax credit for homes purchased through April 30, 2010.  The Homebuyers Assistance and Improvement Act, H.R. 5623, aims to provide taxpayers who purchased a home by April 30 a closing […]

For the first time on Maui, Grammy-nominated rapper duo, LMFAO will perform.  REDFOO and SKY BLU are taking a break from their world tour with the BLACK EYED PEAS to perform live at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater.  Join DJ Luckly Lou for the electro hip hop concert of the year.  That’s […]

Budget impacts have resulted in additional pool closure days on Maui. The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that beginning July 1, 2010, all County swimming pools will close one day per week in efforts to meet a loss in funding and personnel for Fiscal Year 2011

The Western Athlectic Conference announced today that it will delay expansion of its membership until July 1, 2012.  The smaller eight-team league is the result of a decision by Boise State to leave the conference for the Mountain West.  The WAC will continue the 2011-2012 season with eight teams cosnisting of: Fresno State, Hawaii, Idaho, […]

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will hold a public information meeting on Thursday July 1, 2010 on Maui to explain plans by the Division of State Parks to begin charging entry fees for non-residents and commercial tour vehicles going to ‘Iao Valley State Monument. The meeting runs from 5 to 6 p.m. […]

The UH Board of Regents yesterday approved the Thirty Meter Telescope Project for Mauna Kea, that when built, will be the largest and most advanced telescope in the world.  The project now goes to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources for a conservation district use permit.  “The Thirty Meter Telescope will take us […]

The passing of U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd means the President pro-tempore post goes to U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii instead.  That means Inouye is thrid in line behind for presidential succession behind Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Byrd of West Virginia, was the longest serving member of […]

Maui Police have launched an attempted murder investigation following a reported knife attack on Saturday in the Kawela Barns area of Molokai.  The incident was reported at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010.  Responding officers found an adult female with multiple abrasions and lacerations to her face and forearms.  Police say the injuries were the […]

Posted by Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uf3rR9UvR0[/youtube] VIP Foodservice’s Cash n’ Carry store in Kahului re-opened as Cash n’ Carry Warehouse earlier this month, re-introducing the memorable Akahi red hotdogs that had been out of production for years.  The results of a six-month store renovation and transformation will were unveiled at a grand re-opening celebration on Friday, […]

Hawai’i’s summer travel season began early according to state Tourism Liaison Marsha Weinert.  The figues include strong numbers from international visitors including those from Japan, Canada, and the emerging markets of China and Korea.  Weinert said the anticipated increases in visitor arrivals and expenditures this summer will benefit almost every sector of Hawaii’s economy, assisting […]

Maui is launching a new pilot program for individuals with disabilities that will offer lap swimming and water aerobics.  The program will be offered at the Kahului Pool on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the month of July, with lap swimming held from noon-1:30 p.m. and water aerobics from 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. The program […]

Scheduled Friday (June 25, 2010) trash pickups were not made today in some areas of Kula, Makawao and Paia due to a staff shortage.  The affected areas include Door of Faith Road, Hana Highway, Haumana Road, Heaaula Place, Hohani Place, Kulike Road, E. Lelehuna Place, W. Lelehuna Place, Manawai Place, Oili Road, Pokoa Place, Ulalena […]

Maui’s Michael Labuanan has recently become the International Youth Conditioning Association’s (IYCA) most decorated professional trainer.  The Wailuku resident and former Maui High School standout athlete is the first IYCA Professional to earn the organizations “Youth Fitness Specialist – Level 3” distinction. In May, Labuanan achieved the distinguished “Level 3” title as the most credentialed […]

Maui has been awarded a labor grant to help low-income farm workers.  The $331,137 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor is being overseen by Maui Economic Opportunity.  Anyone who has been employed as an agricultural worker over the past two years is encouraged to apply for assistance.  Fundign will go toward job training, educational […]

Today marks the start of the 40th annual Maui Contractors Association Home Expo.  The free event at War Memorial Gym in Wailuku runs from 4 to 9 p.m. today (Friday, June 25, 2010) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, June 26, 2010).  More than 90 vendor booths are featured with products and services […]

(Update: 2:07 p.m. Friday 6/25/10) The Maui Police Department reports that all lanes of the Haleakala Highway are now open.  A single mauka bound lane was closed earlier today because of an auto accident overnight and subsequent pole repair work by Maui Electric Company between the Hana Highway and Firebreak Road. (Update: 7:07 a.m. Friday, 6/25/10) […]

Lawmakers will hold two informational briefings on Maui to discuss how the budget was balanced.  House of Representatives Finance Chair, Marcus Oshiro, will make a presentation to the Maui community, explaining how the house worked to resolve a $1.2 billion shortfall without raising the general excise tax, and without taking away the transient accommodations tax […]

The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea was ranked number one on a list of the top 80 golf resorts published by Condé Nast Traveler, and featured in the June 2010 edition of the Magazine.  The property was among six Maui resorts recognized this year.  Also making the list were the Lodge at Koele on […]

The state is hosting a public informational meeting 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 of the inmate population.  The […]