Maui News
Wailuku Town Survey deadline May 7
Today (Friday, May 07, 2010) is the deadline to complete the county’s survey on the redevelopment of Wailuku Town. The survey was initiated by the county’s Department of Planning to determine how Wailuku town can evolve into a downtown core of commerce, culture and entertainment. The survey is available on the county’s website at www.mauicounty.gov/wailukutownsurvey. […]
Maui Matsuri kick off event May 7
An event to kick off this year’s Maui Matsuri will be held on Friday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Queen Kaahumanu Center. The kick off event will include Japanese dancing, karaoke, a kimono fashion show, a cosplay exhibition, and an obon dancing rehearsal. A kimono fashion show and a special performance by Uluwehi Guerrero […]
May 7 Taro Plant Sale features rare varieties
The Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will hold a special taro sale today (Friday, May 7, 2010) from noon to 5 p.m. at the gardens on Kanaloa Avenue in Wailuku. There will be more than 60 varieties from the taro families of: Mana, Piko, Kai, Lauloa, Manini, ‘ele’ele and ‘ula’ula. Select rare varieties will be on […]
Smoke from flareup of Olowalu Fire results in delays
(Update: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 06, 2010) The West Maui fire that started on Monday afternoon is now 80% contained. Increasing winds caused sporadic minor flare-ups today, resulting in a delay in travel for motorists traveling on the Honoapiilani Highway. Fifty firefighters, including 15 from the State’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife, were on scene […]
6 Maui officers honored in fight against Drunk Driving
Six Maui police officers were honored for their work in contributing to the fight against Drunk driving. Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the awards at their 18th annual youth and Law enforcement ceremony held this week. Investigators with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Division on Maui were honored with the agency’s Unit Award. The Unit was […]
Fundraiser tonight for Maui Teacher diagnosed with rare cancer
By Wendy Osher A Fundraiser will be held for Maui High School Teacher Mike Siopes tonight (Thursday, May 06, 2010) at Ruby’s Diner at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center. Siopes, who has been with the DOE for 17 years, was recently diagnosed with the rare Neuroendocrine Cancer and is being treated at Duke Medical Center […]
Vehicle collides with pole on Baldwin Ave – Road now OPEN
(Update 6 a.m. Thursday 5/6/10) A vehicle collided with a telephone pole overnight causing 3 telephones poles to collapse. Hawaiian Telcom continues to work in the area, however Baldwin Ave is open and police Officers are monitoring traffic. (Update 5:30 a.m. Thursday 5/6/10) Baldwin Avenue in Upcountry, Maui remains closed this morning. The road closure […]
Windy conditions persist, West Maui fire 60% contained
By Wendy Osher (Update 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 05, 2010) Fire officials say windy conditions persist today, resulting in an updated estimate of 60% containment on a brush fire that began Monday afternoon in West Maui. Crews are dealing with critical fire weather this afternoon in leeward areas across the state as a result of […]
Maalaea Bus Stop to be relocated
The Maui Bus will permanently relocate the Maalaea bus stop next week. The bus stop is being moved from the front of the Maalaea Village shopping center to the makai side of the center near Maalaea Harbor. The changes go into effect Wednesday, May 12, 2010. County officials say the relocation is being made for […]
Wastewater Community Working Group meets May 6
The County of Maui Dept. of Environmental Management will conduct its monthly meeting of the Wastewater Community Working Group on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Waikapu Community Center at 22 East Waiko Road, Waikapu. The County of Maui encourages the public to attend, and invites those in attendance to […]
H1N1 was confirmed in Hawaii one year ago today
It’s been one year since the first documented case of H1N1 or the swine flu occurred in Hawaii. The first incident was reported on May 5, 2009 when a husband and wife couple and an unrelated child were confirmed to have the virus. The World Health Organization declared H1N1 a “pandemic” the following month, the […]
No containment in West Maui fire, Fire breaks established
(Update: 5:28 p.m. Tuesday 5/4/10) Firefighters remain on the scene of a blaze that has burned 1,100 acres since it was first reported on Monday afternoon. The fire was not yet contained as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters continue mop-up efforts along the Honoapiilani Highway and have set up a fire watch overnight. Aircraft are […]
Fire remains active, air support increased, road still open, structure spared
(Updated @ 11:46 a.m. by Wendy Osher) The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions. The road was reopened shortly before 10 a.m. after being closed overnight because of an encroaching brush fire. Fire crews were able to establish a fire break this morning, allowing motorists to utilize the Honoapiilani Highway, which serves as […]
Red Cross Shelters Remain on Standby due to West Maui fire
Two American Red Cross emergency shelters remain on standby due to a brush fire in West Maui that remains active. Shelters were opened last night at the War Memorial Gym in Wailuku and later at the Lahaina Civic Center in West Maui. Three people who were evacuated from their homes spent the night at the […]
Honoapiilani Highway open, water drops continue
(Updated 10:05 a.m. 5/4/10 by Wendy Osher) The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions. Motorists can expect a delay as traffic resumes its normal flow. The Road was open a couple of minutes before 10 a.m. It was closed overnight as crews battled an 1,100 acre brush fire that advanced to Olowalu overnight […]
Emergency ferry shuttle offered for those stranded by fire
By Wendy Osher The Pacific Whale foundation is offering an emergency ferry shuttle service for those stranded on either end of the island by the Ukumehame brush fire and subsequent Honoapiilani Highway Road closure. Greg Kaufman, the Executive Director of the Pacific Whale Foundation said the agency had offered the service in past emergencies to […]
Honoapiilani Hwy remains closed, burned area estimated at 1,100 acres
(Update by Wendy Osher at 6:30 a.m. 5/4/10) The Honoapiilani Highway remains closed between Maalaea and Launiupoko as crews continue to battle a fire that was first reported at around 2:30 yesterday afternoon. An assessment this morning determined the fire burned 1,100 acres and advanced overnight to Olowalu and is now near the main roadway. […]
Evacuations Ordered, Honoapiilani Highway Closed due to brush fire
(Update: 2/5 a.m. Tuesday 5/4/10) The Honoapiilani Highway is closed this morning as firefighters continue to battle a brush fire that scorched at least 100 acres since it was first reported Monday afternoon. The fire also forced the evacuation of an estimated 100 residents in the Olowalu area at about 1 o’clock this morning. The […]
Residents in Olowalu Subdivision issued Precautionary Warning due to Brush Fire
Posted by Wendy Osher (Update: 9:30 p.m. 5/3/10) Firefighters remain on the scene of a brush fire in Ukumehame / Olowalu that burned at least 100 acres since it was first reported at around 2:30 p.m. on Monday April 3, 2010. For safety reasons, all helicopter operations ended at nightfall. There are still no evacuations […]
Hawaii selected as early launch site for 5-cent per mile Nissan LEAF
Hawaii has been selected as an early launch site for the Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle. As a selected launch state, the all-electric Nissan LEAF will be available to Hawaii consumers before the other locations. The initial U.S. launch is targeted for the early part of 2011. Nissan earlier announced that the LEAF would have a […]
