Maui News

Fresh new sounds from New Zealands Three Houses Down are moving on up at Pacific Radio Groups Native 92.5 FM.

(Posted by Wendy Osher) A Pukalani man died in a four car pile up Sunday morning on the Haleakala Highway.  The accident was reported at 10:20 a.m. in the mauka-bound lanes near the Keahua Junction. Authorities identified the man as 96-year-old Masami Nikaido. According to police reports, the accident occurred when a van rear-ended a […]

(Posted by Wendy Osher) The county’s Department of Public Works will close a portion of South Kihei Road for one week beginning Monday, April 12, 2010, in the Maui Isana and Maui Lu area. Crews will work with Cultural Surveys Hawaii to restore sand inadvertently removed last year during roadway clearing.  County officials say the […]

(Posted by Wendy Osher) The 13,000 member United Public Workers Union announced the endorsement of Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares on Tuesday in her bid for re-election. The endorsement is the second from a union after the mayor secured support from the ILWU on March 3, 2010. UPW State Director Dayton Nakanelua called Tavares’ leadership “smart […]

By Wendy Osher The bitter ‘awa root is often seen in ceremonial protocol throughout the Pacific, but is used in social settings as well.  Cultural practitioner Kapono’ai Molitau, who also sells the product at his Native Intelligence store in old Wailuku Town explains the different levels and protocols associated with the drinking of ‘awa. [flashvideo […]

(Posted by Wendy Osher) Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company will announce plans this week related to renewable energy.  The plans involve investments at HC&S concerning Federal Energy Initiatives.  In attendance will be U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, as well as officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture. […]

By Wendy Osher A company planning to construct a wind farm in Ulupalakua on Maui will hold two public meetings this month to gather input and provide information on the proposed project. Auwahi Wind Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Sempra Generation, is developing the planned wind farm and battery storage project.  By capturing the island’s […]

The words resonate in the hands of stone carver Hoaka Delos Reyes. For him, there is depth in the stone and nourishment in knowing its spirit.

(Posted by Wendy Osher) Walgreens opens its second full-service store on Maui this weekend.  The 14,820-square-foot Kahului location opens just six months after the grand opening of the Lahaina store in October.  There are also three pharmacy-only locations on Maui (two in Wailuku and one in Lahaina).  The Kahului store brings to six the total […]

Cultural Practitioner Bula Logan utilizes all of these, combined with prayer, protocol, and chant in explaining traditional Hawaiian medicine.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nRopfqNPrI[/youtube] The Punana Leo o Maui program held its annual Ho’omau fundraiser to raise money for the Hawaiian immersion preschool program.  The 18th Annual event included entertainment from: Na Palapalai, Keali’i Kaneali’i, ‘Ohana Pahuwai, Homestead, Sudden Rush, Maoli, Desmond Yap, Na Hanona Kulike o Pi’ilani, Na haumana o Punana Leo o Maui, and Kula Kaiapuni […]

The county will host a Hana Business Resource Day for east Maui residents on Friday, April 16, 2010.  During the event, Hana residents are encouraged to schedule counseling sessions with partners of the County’s Business Resource Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hana Community Center, council offices. Maui County Small Business Advocate […]

Maui Ocean Center hosts a Sea Talk tonight (Monday, April 05, 2010) on Hawaii’s False Killer Whales.  Dr. Robin W. Baird, a research biologist, offers a slideshow presentation on the species population decline.  The main Hawaiian Islands are home to a small resident population of false killer whales, the only known island resident population of […]

The second of two rallies on Maui will be held today (Monday, April 05, 2010) by workers at the Department of Human Services who are hoping to save their jobs and offices from planned cuts and closures. Today’s rally takes place in advance of key legislative voting on the matter.  The rally begins at 5 […]

(Posted by Wendy Osher, Updated:  12:02 p.m. Thursday, April 01, 2010) The Honoapiilani highway is now completely open.  A portion of the road was temporarily restricted to alternating traffic earlier today in Maalaea because of a brush fire.  The fire was first reported at around 10:30 a.m., and was extinguished by around noon.  The road […]

Hawaiian Airlines reached a tentative agreement with union mechanics.  The deal with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 142 is for a four-year contract with increased compensation for members and operational improvements for the company. The negotiations cover 600 employees, including those working as aircraft inspectors, mechanics, line service, cleaners, and contract […]

By Wendy Osher SLIGHT INCREASE AIMED AT COVERING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RAISES The Maui Police Department presented its 2011 budget request before the council’s budget and finance committee today.  The Department is seeking an increase of about $300,000 in part to cover the 6% pay raise sworn officers are entitled to under the last year of […]

Using native flora and fauna as a source of inspiration a trio of Hawaiian women are designing clothing in a uniquely Hawaiian way.

Fresh new sounds from New Zealands Three Houses Down are moving on up at Pacific Radio Groups Native 92.5 FM.

Hawaii’s premiere hands-on arts and cultural festival will grace the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Resort, April 2-4, 2010.  In preparation for the 18th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival, event chair Clifford Nae’ole announced the theme “E ia ka Manawa”, or “Here, Now is the Time” saying this year’s focus will initiate thoughts from […]