Maui News

On the water, there is a high surf warning in effect for the north shores of Maui, and the north and west shores of Molokai until 6 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010. A new large northwest swell is expected to peak late today or tonight, brining surf in the 25-35 foot range to the north […]

Maui Police are investigating the cause of a fatal collision Tuesday night that killed a Kihei woman. The accident was reported at 9:09 p.m. on the Piilani Highway just north of the Kulanihakoi intersection. Police say an 2005 Nissan SUV operated by a 23 year old Kihei man was traveling north on the highway when […]

The County of Maui has received payments totaling more than $19,000 as a result of settlements of two cases brought against property owners who were cited by the County’s Department of Public Works for failure to obtain building and other required permits prior to commencing work on their property in violation of the Maui County […]

By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mojrYvkVgb8[/youtube] (video uploaded: Thursday, January 28, 2010) Kaiser workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 will go on a limited duration strike on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at two Maui clinics, in an effort to fight for job security. Local 5 Spokesperson, Cade Watanabe said the walkout is part of a general […]

By Wendy Osher Governor Linda Lingle is calling for structural reform of Hawaii’s school system. In her State of the State Address, Lingle announed a proposal to introduce a constitutional ammendment calling for the transition of the Department of Education into a cabinet level department. Under the plan, the superintendent of schools would be hired […]

Governor Linda Lingle delivered her eighth and final State of the State Address today. The governor outlined priorities for the legislative session including a specific proposal to change the state’s rainy day fund, renaming and revising it to a Fiscal Stabilization Fund to shield Hawaii in future years from the need to raise taxes during […]

State Representative Angus McKelvey of Maui is soliciting input from constituents online. McKelvey introduced the online survey to stay in touch with the concerns and priorities of the people he serves and gain feedback on key legislative issues. Although the survey is aimed at residents in District 10, McKelvey welcomed all Maui residents to participate. […]

The Maui Planning Committee will hold a public meeting in South Maui tonight to discuss details of the Kihei-Makena Community Plan and its role in the larger Maui Island Plan. The presentation will focus on potential impacts for the community plan area and is part of a series of meetings taking place around Maui County. […]

Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares was among the group of Mayors that had the opportunity to meet with President Barack Obama this week to discuss economic conditions, unemployment, transportation and jobs. The discussion was part of the Winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors held this week in Washington D.C. During the discussion, President Obama […]

For the months of February and March, customers in Upper and Lower Kula are asked to conserve water because the Department will be without a 2-million gallon storage supply at a critical point in the water distribution system. Effective Monday, February 1, 2010, the Department of Water Supply will switch the distribution system disinfectant at […]

By Wendy Osher Several West Maui projects will be the focus of the next meeting of the Governor’s council of neighbor island advisors for Maui. A county engineer will give an informational presentation on the Lahaina Watershed Flood Control project, DLNR managers will present an update on projects at the Lahaina Small boat harbor, and […]

By Wendy Osher Motorists traveling through South Maui may experience traffic delays through March due to construction-related work for the South Maui Community Park, and the scheduled installation of a 12’’ potable waterline. Both County projects are contracted to Goodfellow Bros., Inc. Construction for the South Maui Community Park will require minor blasting activities with […]

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will submit a bill for introduction in the current session of the State Legislature that will again seek to have the State retire the $200 million debt OHA officials say resulted from Public Land Trust revenues unpaid from 1978 to 2010. If enacted, the legislation will establish the debt at […]

Maui’s mobile workforce just got faster with the launch of Oceanic Time Warner Cable’s 4G network in January. A celebration surrounding the product launch was held at the Wailea Marriott’s MALA restaurant, giving clients and businesses a chance to explore the new technology. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRlwudErpQs /] “The world of high speed is quickly becoming two […]

Mayor Charmaine Tavares is scheduled to meet with President Obama and members of his economic advisory team today, Thursday, January 21, 2010.  The discussion is part of the 78th meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors that is focusing on economic conditions, unemployment, transportation and jobs. The conference runs through Friday, January 22, 2010 in […]

By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYyJ2BFRQi4[/youtube] More than 50 people traveled from Maui to Oahu to observe events surrounding the 200th year anniversary of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands under Kamehameha the Great. Participants gathered at Thomas Square and continued to Iolani Palace, stopping at various points along the way to pray, light torches, and conduct […]

By Wendy Osher Anuhea, a rising star of Maui gets her signature sound from guitar rhythms, sultry vocals, and acoustic soul.  That mixed with R&B, jazz, blues, and pop appeal makes her a favorite on Pacific Radio Group’s Native 92.5 FM. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6_WFRvJuX4 /] Anuhea recently teamed up with The Green for an exclusive interview […]

Maui Fire Captain Lee Mainaga was promoted to the rank of Fire Services Chief in a ceremony held on Monday at the Kahului Fire Station. Mainaga, a 20 year veteran of the department, joined the Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety on March 16, 1990.  FS Chief Mainaga has served in various capacities […]

Whole Foods Market announced today that it will open its first Maui store in Kahului at Maui Mall, February 24. Doors will open at 9 a.m. with the company’s traditional bread breaking ceremony and the first 200 shoppers who spend $50 or more will receive a free reusable bag. The tote is exclusive to Whole […]

By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtIfcpkJbgI[/youtube] The county broke ground today on the long awaited Lahaina Watershed Flood Control Project.  The project is designed to divert floodwater from the heavily populated Lahainaluna, Puamana and the surrounding area.  Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said that after 30 years of planning, a half a century of discussion, she is pleased […]