Maui News
Fire Crews Responding to Brush Fire in Maalaea
(Update @ 10 p.m. 6/6/10) MAALAEA BRUSH FIRE 90% CONTAINED A brush fire that was reported at 6:32 a.m today was 90% contained shortly after 7:30 tonight. The fire was located mauka, above the intersection of Honoapiilani Highway and Kuihelani Highway on the Wailuku side of a road locally known as the “power line road”. […]
$45,000 in Maui grants helps cultural and environmental efforts
Two Maui groups will benefit from thousands of dollars in grant funding from the county for cultural and environmental conservation efforts. The funds include $10,000 to Na Mamo O Mu’olea for stewardship and education projects in the remote East Maui region; and $35,000 to the Tri-Isle Resource Conservation and Development Council to be used in […]
Kula Forest Reserve hike part of National Trails Day
The state is offering guided tours of the Kula Forest Reserve as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 5, 2010. The group will drive up to the Mamane Trail, then hike down to the Upper Waiohuli Trail and out to the edge of the forest. The five mile hike along Maui’s Na Ala […]
VIDEO: Speed skater Apolo Ohno brings Olympic hopes to Maui surfers
By Wendy Osher Olympian Apolo Ohno touched down on Maui today as part of a sweepstakes aboard Alaska Airlines. A special “Follow Apolo to Hawaii” themed-plane arrived at Kahului Airport with five winners aboard who will join Ohno in his first real vacation since his career took off. (VIDEO below from Apolo’s visit to Maui) […]
Kula, Ulupalakua customers urged to conserve water
The Department of Water Supply today urged all residents and businesses in Kula, Ulupalakua, and Kanaio to use water for health and safety purposes only while the Department restores water to safe levels in the storage tanks. Consumption for the Upcountry water system has averaged 8.6 million gallons per day (MGD) for the past two […]
Tower of Power at the MACC June 4, 2010
Get your soul, funk and R&B fix when Tower of Power returns to the MACC on Friday, June 4, 2010. From “East Bay Grease” in 1970 to this year’s “The Great American Soulbook,” Tower of Power has created music spanning generations. Show time is 7:30 p.m. in the Castle Theater with special guest, John Cruz. […]
Maui’s only improv comedy show launches first production
The Comedy Hui, an ensemble of established theater veterans, launches their first show in a monthly series of real-time improvisational comedy in McCoy Studio Theater at the MACC on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7 pm. The Comedy Hui strives to deliver wacky, character-based, clean comedy that is fun for the whole family. Performances are constructed […]
Olympian Apolo Ohno visits Maui today
Olympian Apolo Ohno visits Maui today as part of a sweepstakes in which winners get to follow the athlete to Hawaii aboard Alaska Airlines. Ohno, who won eight career medals at the Winter Olympic Games, is the most decorated winter Olympian in history. The group will be greeted by Lt. Governor James “Duke” Aiona and […]
June 3 deadline for conservation reimbursements to farmers and ranchers
The state is offering reimbursement to Hawaii farmers and ranchers who have created conservation easements to protect significant natural resources. The requests to the Hawaii Conservation Reserve Enhancement program are due by 4 o’clock this afternoon (June 3, 2010). For more information go to www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw/crep or call 587-4167. Hawai‘i farmers and ranchers who have enrolled […]
Governor signs executive order creating Surf Reserves
Governor Linda Lingle today issued an executive order to establish surfing reserves at two of Hawai‘i’s most well-known surfing areas. The executive order “acknowledges the cultural, sports and historic significance of important surf sites in Hawai‘i,” and “raises public awareness about the importance of protecting, nourishing and developing Hawai‘i’s world famous surf sites.” The Governor’s […]
Mama’s Fish House Restaurant & Inn wins triple honors
A longtime north shore eatery continues to garner accolades for its fine fish and seafood menu. Mama’s Fish House, located just west of Hookipa Beach Park, was recognized with two Gold awards-for “Most ‘Maui-est’” and “Best Seafood”-and a Silver award for “Restaurant of the Year” at the 2010 ‘Aipono Awards Gala held recently in Kapalua. […]
Donation made to support MEO transportation facility
The American Resort Development Association of Hawaii (ARDA-Hawaii), a timeshare organization, donated $1,000 to the Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) agency for the construction of a transportation facility in Pu’unene. The donation is aimed at demands for transportation services to the elderly and those with special needs on Maui. The planned transportation facility was designed to […]
OHA files petition on ceded land revenues with the Hawai‘i Supreme Court
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) filed a petition today urging the Hawaii State Supreme Court to require legislation on past due public land trust revenue claims for ceded lands. OHA is requesting that the court require the state to enact legislation on past due public land trust revenue claims during the 2011 session. “As […]
Moi season closed effective June 1; Lobster, Kona Crab closed May-August
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) wishes to remind everyone that the moi fishing season closed Tuesday, June 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010. “Moi is one of Hawaii’s most significant fish species, from a cultural perspective,” said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairperson. “At one time it was reserved only for royalty. Today […]
30th Annual Upcountry Ag & Farm Fair, June 12-13
The 30th Annual Upcountry Ag & Farm Fair is slated for June 12 and 13, 2010 at the Oskie Rice Field & Arena on Olinda Road in Makawao. Fairgoers will be treated to the annual Maui 4-H Livestock Association show and auction, the Haleakala Ranch Paniolo exhibit with Paniolo Hall of Fame and vendors, Maui […]
630 gallon wastewater overflows on Market Street
A wastewater overflow on Market Street Monday night has since been cleared and disinfected. The 630 gallon spill was caused by a blockage in a mainline and flowed from the street into a storm drain that connects to an open ditch. No wastewater reached the ocean. The incident was reported at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, […]
Registration Deadline for County’s Electrical Energy Storage Seminar
Today (Wednesday, June 02, 2010) is the deadline to register for an electrical energy storage seminar presented in part by the County of Maui. The event itself is a full day seminar that takes place two weeks from today on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at UH Maui College. It […]
Federal funds available for Hawaii farmers faced with drought
Farmers who suffered from drought conditions in Hawaii are among the list of jurisdictions that could qualify for federal funding. $88,000 in federal funds is being made available to Hawaii farmers and ranchers to help repair damages caused by natural disasters in 2010. The funding is part of a larger $12 million appropriation to 14 […]
Upcountry water meter Amendment aimed at efficiency
By Wendy Osher Residents on the Upcountry water meter list would have more time to complete improvements under an amendment that advanced out of committee today. The Council’s Water Resources Committee approved an amendment that gives water meter awardees a five year window to complete necessary improvements instead of the current two year parameter. Committee […]
Maui’s Hamoa Beach makes Dr. Beach List of top 10
Maui’s Hamoa Beach on the East end of the island was ranked ninth on the 20th annual survey of Top Beaches released by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach. The professor from Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research selected the beaches on the list based on various factors including water and […]
