Maui News
Maui’s “Got Choice…Think Local”Campaign Extended
The County’s “Got Choice…Think Local” campaign is being extended through the end of August (8/31/2010). County officials say the extension was made possible through public support of the program and its popularity. The campaign aims to stimulate the economy by encouraging residents to shop locally through incentives from over 200 participating businesses. Maui Mayor Charmaine […]
Queen Ka’ahumanu Festival, March 12 & 13
The Queen Kaahumanu Center celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Queen Kaahumanu during a two day festival on Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13, 2010 at the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center. The event starts with an opening ceremony on Friday at 6 p.m. featuring the women of the Aha Hui Kaahumanu Royal Society. […]
Maui Spent $113,895 in Response to February Tsunami Threat
The County of Maui spent an estimated $113,895 in costs related to the tsunami warning issued on February 27, 2010. Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said,”When we’re faced with the imminent threat of a natural disaster, we take immediate steps to protect the public’s safety.” “In situations like these, one life lost is one life too […]
Police Review Surveillance Video in Ongoing Arson Investigation
By Wendy Osher The Maui Police Department continues an investigation into a suspicious fire reported Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Kapalua. Authorities have classified the incident as an Arson and are investigating possible evidence leading to an alleged hate crime towards the victim. Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division are looking into surveillance videos […]
High Winds Down Power Pole Upcountry 3/10/10
Crews from Maui Electric Company completed work late Wednesday night to repair a fallen power pole that came down during strong winds. At 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, motorists were able to access Olinda Road up to the 600 block; but other addresses were being accessed through Piiholo Road. MECO completed work and the road was reopened […]
Maui Arts and Cultural Center Awarded $250,000 CIP Grant
A $250,000 capital improvement grant was released to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) to help fund the construction of an event pavilion and new roof. The funds were released by today by Governor Linda Lingle and approved by state lawmakers in the 2009 legislative session. Upon releasing the funds Lingle said, “The Maui […]
Former Editor of Maui Island Guide named Acting Director of Commerce Department
The former editor for the Maui Island Guide magazine, Ron Boyer, was named Acting Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). Governor Linda Lingle also named Rod Maile as the deputy director of the department. Boyer will replace Larry Reifurth, who will be sworn in tomorrow as an associate judge on the […]
Wind Advisory Extended for Maui County 3/10/10
March 10, 2010 – 4:00 p.m. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has EXTENDED the WIND ADVISORY for MAUI COUNTY and is now in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Trade winds will be sustained near 30 mph with frequent gusts to near 50 mph […]
Funding Considered for Kahikinui Watershed Protection and Haleakala Koa Forest Restoration
By Wendy Osher The state will consider the expenditure of more than $1 million in federal funds for six landowner incentive program projects across Hawaii. Nearly half of the funding would go to Tri-Isle Resource Conservation & Development Inc. for watershed forest protection at Kahikinui, Maui. The allocation would be used to protect an estimated […]
Hawaiian Caucus Honors Ali’i Nui William Roback Jr.
The Hawaii State legislature will honor Maui’s William Roback, Jr. today, Tuesday, March 09, 2010, for his recent selection as Alii Nui for the Royal Order of Kamehameha I. Roback was elected by members of the royal society to serve a three-year term as head, or Alii Nui of the organization. The back-to-back floor presentations […]
1,208 Whales Sighted in Great Maui Whale Count
A total of 1,208 humpback whale sightings were reported in the Great Maui Whale Count, held over the weekend. The Pacific Whale Foundation says an average of 382 whales per hour were tallied during the count, which took place at 12 stations across Maui. The sightings represented a 19.6% increase over last year, but still […]
$7.2 Million Released for Maui Dialysis Unit
More than $7.2 million in state funding was released today for improvements at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The funding will be used to finance the construction and equipment for a new dialysis unit at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The project is expected to begin in October 2010 and be competed by May of 2011. Governor […]
Punana Leo o Maui Fundraiser: Ho’omau 2010, March 27
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKJ2JZ0NR0M[/youtube] The Punana Leo o Maui program will hold its annual Ho’omau fundraiser on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9 a.m. to sunset at the Keopu’olani Park Amphitheater in Kahului. Funds raised goes towards the Hawaiian immersion preschool program. The day-long Ho’omau 2010 event features entertainment from: Na Palapalai, Keali’i Kaneali’i, ‘Ohana Pahuwai, Homestead, Sudden […]
Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory, High Surf 3/9/10
There is a Red Flag Warning in effect for the leeward sections of all islands as strong and gusty trades and low relative humidity creates critical fire weather conditions. There’s also a wind advisory in effect until 6 p.m. with sustained winds of 30 mph expected. And there a high surf advisory for the east […]
Quake Rattles Big Island, No tsunami
A 4.4 magnitude quake rattled the Big Island Monday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings from the Hawaii Volcano Observatory were slightly higher, measuring the quake at a 4.5 magnitude tremor. The earthquake was reported at 6:30 p.m. 13 miles south west of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii on the eastern slopes of Mauna Kea. There […]
$8 Million released to acquire land for New Kihei High School
Governor Linda Lingle today released $8 million for the acquisition of land for the new high school in Kihei. The new campus will support the growing student population in the area and eliminate the commute for South Maui residents who currently drive to Kahului to attend Maui High School. The release of the funds will […]
Minit Stop launches 2010 Project Grad fundraiser
As part of its effort to support local education, graduating seniors and families, Minit Stop stores is launching its first Safe and Sane Project Grad 2010 program. From March 1st through April 30th customers can drop loose change into coin cans at the counter with funds collected going towards the 2010 Project Grad night activities. […]
Kula Hospital to add 15 beds in CIP Expansion
Kula Hospital will expand its services by adding 15 additional beds with $5 million in capital improvement project funding released from the state. The project is currently in the design phase and is expected to be complete within 12-18 months. Rep. Kyle Yamashita, who helped to secure the funding, called it one of his top […]
Fire Crews Respond to Suspicious Blaze at Plantation Golf Estates
A fire at a Kapalua home in the Plantation Golf Estates appears suspicious in nature, according to county authorities. The fire was first reported at 5:42 p.m. Saturday at an unoccupied 2-story estate home on Keoawa Street. Crews from Lahaina, Napili, Kahului and Kihei were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters worked overnight to control the […]
Continental Launches 2 Maui Flights on Sunday
Continental Airlines begins new flights from Los Angeles and Orange County to Maui and a flight between Orange County and Honolulu on Sunday, March 7. “We are excited to launch more service to Hawaii,” said Jim Compton, Continental’s executive vice president of marketing. “The new flights to Maui complement our existing service to Honolulu, providing […]
