Maui News
Sting Operation: Stop the Little Fire Ant!
The county is hoping to raise public awareness about an invasive species by placing informational posters on all Maui Buses. The Little Fire Ant Working Group was formed by Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares last fall, following the discovery of the stinging ants on the Valley Isle. “The goal is to spread this information faster than […]
Lanai Automated Trash Service to Resume on Thursday
Residential curbside trash collection will resume on the island of Lanai on Thursday, March 4, 2010, following the completion of repairs to the island’s automated refuse truck. The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division is advising customers that beginning the week of March 8th, Monday pickups will be made on Wednesdays. […]
Pro Bowl to Return to Hawaii in 2011
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), announced the return of the Hawaii Pro Bowl. The game is confirmed for January 30th at Aloha Stadium, the Sunday prior to the Super Bowl. The Hawaii tourism authority will invest $4 million per game for 2011 and 2012. In 2009 the event accounted for $28.6 million in visitor spending, […]
Signs Posted at Nearshore Waters in Kahului, Paukukalo and Napili
The tsunami warning event on Saturday resulted in sewage spills to the ocean at three locations. Officials with the County of Maui identified the specific areas where the public should avoid the ocean until results of bacteriological tests are complete. They are: Kahului (the ocean fronting Hale Nanea and some of the drainage ditches near […]
UH-BYU Men’s Volleyball Match on Maui Rescheduled for Monday on Oahu
Saturday’s University of Hawai‘i-BYU men’s volleyball match has been rescheduled for Monday at the Stan Sheriff Center. First serve is 6:00 p.m. The game, originally scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at a sold-out War Memorial Gym in Maui, was postponed due to the tsunami warning issued on the Hawaiian Islands. The match will instead […]
Start up of Pump Stations Cause Sewage Spills
“In the face of warnings that the tsunami could be significant we made the difficult decision of shutting down wastewater pump stations in low lying areas and water service to those in these same areas,” said Dave Taylor, Chief of the County’s wastewater division. “We realized that if large enough waves impacted our pump stations […]
Mayor Tavares concurs: “We dodged another bullet”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TajMmXW-7aQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnlh-Nrjhl8 [/youtube] “In these types of situations we must be prepared to protect the public,” said Mayor Charmaine Tavares. “When the worse case scenario doesn’t occur – we can count ourselves lucky that we dodged another bullet. In this case when the state’s tsunami warning center forecast a dangerous surge due to the earthquake […]
All Clear Issued For Maui County
(Update: 1:45 p.m. 2/27/10) Following the “All Clear” issued for Maui County, the following advisories are in effect: WASTEWATER— Flushing and sending water down drains can begin again at 3:00 p.m. WATER— Water service will gradually be restored beginning at 3:00 p.m. ELECTRIC POWER— The public is urged to continue conserving electricity until about 4:00 […]
Kahului Surge Highest in State at 3.2 Feet
(Update: 1:38 p.m. 2/27/10) The tsunami warning is cancelled for the state of Hawaii effective at 1:38 pm HST. The cancellation comes following an 8.8 moment magnitude quake that originated near the coast of Central Chile at 8:34 p.m. HST on Friday, February 26, 2010. Measurements or reports of tsunami wave activity are as follows: […]
Special Report: Mayor Tavares 8:25 a.m. 2/27/2010
By Wendy Osher [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNqE50gjTVM /] This Special Report was covered live in a six station simulcast on Pacific Radio Group. The interview aired at 8:25 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and featured details about tsunami preparations from Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares. The program was co-hosted by KPOA 93.5 FM Program Director Alaka’i Paleka […]
Special Report: Long Lines Forming on Maui 7 a.m. 2/27/2010
[flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cj2Ql1Pm84 /] This Special Report was included as part of Pacific Radio Group’s multi-media coverage of Tsunami Warning Events over the weekend. The interviews were captured at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and featured interviews conducted by Native 92.5 FM Program Director, Kawika-veeka as long lines formed at island gas stations and […]
Special Report: Civil Defense Administrator Gen Iiinuma 3:45 a.m. 2/27/2010
By Wendy Osher This Special Report was covered live in a six station simulcast on Pacific Radio Group. The interview initially aired at 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and featured details about tsunami preparations from Maui County Civil Defense Administrator, Gen Iinuma. The interview was conducted by Pacific Radio Group News Director, Wendy […]
TSUNAMI WARNING FOR HAWAII CANCELLED
By Wendy Osher (Update: 1:45 p.m. 2/27/10) UPDATE: All Clear Issued for Maui County WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii– Following the “All Clear” issued for Maui County, the following advisories are in effect: WASTEWATER— Flushing and sending water down drains can begin again at 3:00 p.m. WATER— Water service will gradually be restored beginning at 3:00 p.m. […]
Search Continues for Maui Woman Missing Since Monday
Maui police are employing the use of tracking dogs today in their search for a Maui woman who has been missing since Monday. 43-year-old Laura Vogel was reported missing by a friend on February 22, 2010, when her vehicle was found in the area of the Pauwela Lighthouse. She is described as a Caucasian female, […]
Briefing on Planned Cuts at Human Services Dept on Maui
By Wendy Osher The legislative Committee on Human Services will hold an informational briefing on Maui Thursday afternoon (February 25, 2010) to discuss planned cuts at the State Department of Human Services. Under the Plan, the State’s Eligibility Processing Operations Division would consolidate facilities in Honolulu and Hilo, where the greatest number of workers are […]
Sell-out Expected before end of day for UH Volleyball Game at War Memorial
(Updated @ 2:00 p.m. 2/26/10) Tickets for tomorrow’s UH BYU volleyball game on Maui are expected to sell out before the end of today. As of 2 o’clock this afternoon, there were only 200 tickets left. They can be purchased by calling 944-BOWS. (That’s 944-2697). That line is open until 4 this afternoon. Tickets can […]
Meeting Today to Discuss 2011 Plastic Bag Ordinance
The first of two informational outreach meetings on the county’s Plastic Bag Ordinance will be held this afternoon. The measure is set to go into effect on January 11, 2011, banning single-use checkout bags from stores. The county currently uses an estimated 50 million of them each year. Today’s meeting begins at 3 p.m. at […]
Sidewalk Construction Planned on South Kihei Road
Pedestrians and motorists in South Maui are advised of construction work that will impact those traveling in the area. Work includes the construction of an ADA curb ramp near the Rainbow Mall and installation of a new 370 ft sidewalk in front of the Hale Kamaole Condominium on South Kihei Road. Crews will alternate traffic […]
VIDEO: Picnic with Poki Featuring Uluwehi Guerrero
The February edition of Picnic With Poki featured Hawaiian Music Artist Uluwehi Guerrero, who is the recent recipient of the 2010 Peoples Choice Award for Hawaiian Music.
Bread Breaking Ceremony Marks Opening of First Whole Foods Maui Store
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4TPbdVEJ3g[/youtube] Whole Foods Market Kahului opened its doors to the public today, Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Morning festivities kicked off with a traditional bread breaking ceremony, food and product samples by local vendors as well as demonstrations. “We have been looking forward to joining the Maui community for many years and are so excited to […]
