Maui News

Efforts to protect shrub land and forest at Maui’s Waikamoi Preserve are proving successful.  The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii says native species have staged a dramatic recovery, in some cases increasing native plant cover by 300 percent or more after hooved animals were fenced out. The Nature conservancy conducted a survey in 1994 immediately after […]

State Attorney General Mark Bennett today said the state plans to file an appeal in a case over state worker layoffs. Governor Linda Lingle had sought to implement a furlough plan calling for a three day per month furlough over two years.  The Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) sought an injunction against the furlough implementation […]

The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety held a blessing today for the department’s Heavy Rescue Truck that will be used in rescue and recovery efforts island-wide.  The truck will go on line in the first week of August, providing rescue crews with the ability to transport equipment and supplies aboard a single response […]

The County of Maui announced this afternoon that the Kualapuu well is now operational and pumping water at a rate of 800 gallons per minute to the one million gallon Kaunakakai holdingtank. The County temporarily used a well belonging to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to fill the Kaunakakai holding tank while repairs to […]

A fundraiser will be held in August to benefit Maui Economic Development Board’s Ke Alahele Education Fund for students and educators involved or interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. The fund was established in 2006 to stimulate community investment to broaden career pathways for residents of Maui County. To date, more than […]

The Maui woman reported missing on Thursday afternoon has since been located at West Maui beach. Although slightly disoriented, family and friends say she is now in good condition and safe with family at this time. Those assisting with the search efforts extend their thanks to the public and listeners for their help.

Hawaii health officials have confirmed a fourth death in the state involving the novel H1N1 influenza. The patient was identified as an adult male who died on July 19 at a hospital on the Big Island.  Health officials say the man was in his early 50’s and had underlying medical conditions.  The Hawaii Island resident […]

The Department of Public Safety announced today plans to close the Kulani Correctional Facility on the Big Island by the end of October.  Public Safety Director Clayton Frank said it was not fiscally feasible to continue to operate the facility under the difficult economic climate. “Because of the troubling economy, and continuing budget shortfalls, the […]

Maui’s first Whole Foods Market is expected to create 140 new jobs within the community when it opens in Kahului next year. The 26,266 square foot store at the Maui Mall is set to open on schedule in the Spring of 2010, becoming the brand’s second Hawaii location. The company opened its first Hawaii store […]

FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR KAUAI EXTENDED TO 6:45 PM 7/23/09 (Updated at 3:32 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009) The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kauai until 6:45 tonight.  At 3:27 p.m., radar showed that the rainfall over Kauai was decreasing and moving offshore.  However, the stream gage […]

Today was declared USS Hawai’i Day in a Proclamation issued by Governor Linda Lingle.  The announcement welcomes the vessel to the islands.  The warship was named after the island state, reinforcing the strategic role our Hawaii plays in the Pacific. The Proclamation states the following: PROCLAMATION As one of the U.S. Navy’s finest warships, the […]

Businesses on Molokai are taking extra steps to conserve water as tank repairs continue. In an effort to avoid unnecessary water use, Molokai Pizza Café manager Regan DeGeorge says the business turned off its ice cream machine and is using paper products to reduce water use for washing dishes. Residents of Kalae and Kaunakakai on […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Maui in Maui County until 5:45 p.m. At 2:43 p.m., radar showed persistent moderate to heavy rain over the windward slopes of the West Maui Mountains and Haleakala.  Stream Gages also show rises in water levels as the rain has been falling […]

Governor Linda Lingle today named Craig H. Nakamura to serve as the chief judge of the Hawai’i Intermediate Court of Appeals. Nakamura served as an associate judge on the Intermediate Court of Appeals since April 2004.  If confirmed by the State Senate, he would fill the seat left vacant by former Chief Judge Mark Recktenwald, […]

U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka met today with the crew of NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis who successfully repaired the Hubble Telescope on mission STS-125 in May. The crew includes Honolulu-born and Saint Francis High School graduate Dr. Megan McArthur, who was Mission Specialist. McArthur told Akaka that the feeling of weightlessness was incredible.  She said […]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ8ILB9XD20[/youtube] Maui Glass Blowing at Da Factory 1st Saturday Art Night Pauwela Cannery Directed, Camera, Edited by Frank W. Pulaski III. Da Factory: www.mauiglassblowing.com DaFactory is setup to create large scale glass work. DaFactory hosts Live Glassblowing events. DaFactory has parties that spark lots of creative energy. DaFactory has art happening simultaneously in a variety […]

The National Weather Service in has continued a High Surf Advisory for the South Facing Shores of Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Kahoolawe, in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. Surf is expected to be […]

The group tasked with selecting a site for the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope selected Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii, today as its preferred site. Governor Linda Lingle praised the decision by the board of directors of the TMT Observatory Corporation saying, it marks “an extraordinary step forward in the state’s continuing efforts […]

Governor Linda Lingle and U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye exchanged barbs over a notice issued by the governor yesterday, calling for a possible reduction of 1100 jobs. Inouye called the situation unfortunate and voiced his support for the program proposed by labor unions saying it saves money and assures the continuance of state services.  Governor Lingle […]

Residents of Kaunakakai and Kalae on Molokai are asked to limit water use to essential needs only in order to keep the Kaunakakai water tank at a safe level while repairs are being completed to the water well pump. The County is temporarily using a Department of Hawaiian Home Land’s well to fill the tank, […]