Maui News

The women of two Maui halau were greeted with signs and chant upon their arrival at Kahului airport Sunday morning.  The hula dancers returned to Maui after a successful appearance at 46th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. Maui’s own Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane became the first Maui dancer in 30 years to earn the title […]

Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i) today announced Kahuku High School senior, Ghialana Borges, is the grand prize winner of the 2009 Congressional Art Contest, “Kaha Ki’i: An Artistic Discovery.” Borges will soon have her winning work, titled,”Reflections,” representing Hawai’i’s 2nd Congressional District displayed in Washington, D.C. “Ghia’s photographic talent is clear.  When I look at her […]

The Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources will receive grants totaling $907,153 for logistical and research support to establish a second population of the endangered Maui parrotbill. Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel K. Inouye and Senator Daniel K. Akaka joined in making the funding announcement today. The second Maui […]

Maui Police Detective Jayson Rego was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.  The 21 year MPD veteran began his career in 1988 after graduating with the 37th Recruit Class. During his career, he was deputized by the FBI and DEA while assisting with several federal organized crime cases.  He was assigned to the Wailuku Receiving […]

The Pu’unene Armory received $1.7 million in construction funds for water system improvements.  The money was released by the governor’s office as part of the administration’s $1.8 billion public infrastructure construction plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs. The armory improvements are being made to address a projected decrease in water pressure that would […]

Due to a power outage in Wailuku this morning (Monday, April 20, 2009), the Department of Water Supply is requesting customers in Central and South Maui to conserve water today and tomorrow (April 20 and 21).  The affected areas include Paia, Kuau, Spreckelsville, Puunene, Kahului, Wailuku, Waihee, Waikapu, Maalaea, Kihei, Wailea, and Makena. The power […]

Rep. Joe Bertram III of Maui is suggesting trimming budgets for two Police Department programs. In a letter drafted on April 17th, 2009, Bertram suggested that the department discontinue funding for the Marijuana Eradication Task Force Program saying it infringes on the privacy of medical marijuana patients and creates a disturbance of the peace with […]

The Maui Police Commission accepted public testimony today, Wednesday, April 15, 2009, from those speaking on behalf of applicants for the Chief of Police.

Senator J. Kalani English received the “Stars of Oceania” award, issued by the Pacific Business Center this week.  The award recognizes Sen. English for his personal interest, advocacy and example of statesmanship in cultivating, strengthening and promoting greater cooperation and collaboration between the Hawai’i State Legislature and the Territories, Freely Associated States, and Commonwealths of […]

About 50 people showed up for an open house hosted last night by the Maui Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau.  Capt. Val Martin discussed proposed changes to the fire code and answered questions posed by contractors, engineers and residents who are considering new home construction.  The new code has not yet been adopted, but if […]

Students from the Maui High robotics team are headed to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championship.  The Maui team is one of four in the state that advanced to the event after qualifying during the regional competition held last month on Oahu.  The competition features 350 teams from around the world […]

Congresswoman Mazie Hirono announced nearly $1 million in stimulus funding yesterday to support the purchase of three county busses. “The recovery bill is really important to every county and the state.  It means jobs, it means retention of jobs, it means allowing this type of purchase that would otherwise be really hard for the county […]

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will host an informal discussion regarding the use of stand-up paddle boards within the ocean waters of Ala Moana Beach Park.  The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in McCoy Pavilion on the grounds of Ala Moana Beach Park […]

A sizeable earthquake was recorded on the Big Island of Hawaii this afternoon.  The US Geological Survey estimated the time of the quake at 12:45 p.m. and gave the tremor a preliminary magnitude of 5.1.  The quake was centered 9 miles SSE of Volcano.  The National Weather Service identified the specific area as the Hilina […]

Residents will get a chance this Thursday (April 16, 2009) to review proposed modifications to the Iao Stream Flood Control Project.  The existing Flood Control Project, completed in October of 1981, has experienced repeated erosion from high stream flows that has damaged the existing levees and stream channel invert, causing undermining and a gradual collapse.  […]

The state Department of Transportation begins work today (Tuesday, April 14, 2009) to remove loose debris from a portion of the Hana Highway.  Rock scaling operations will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Motorists can expect traffic stoppages near mile post 21 in Wailuanui while work is in progress.  Roadwork is weather-permitting.

Dispatchers at the Maui Police Department will be recognized throughout the week for the role they play in emergency communication.  The presentation is part of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.  The week-long campaign helps people of all ages recognize the importance of 9-1-1 and the role they play in ensuring effective and efficient emergency response […]

The Maui County Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau will hold an open house today (Tuesday, April 14, 2009), focusing on fire code and fire protection concerns.  Fire officials will discuss fire sprinklers for residents, the upcoming adoption of the state and county fire codes, and general information on fire protection. The open house is intended […]

The State Department of Transportation proposes to undertake shoreline protection for a 900 foot stretch of Honoapiilani Highway in Olowalu which has been impacted by coastal erosion and wave action. The work is planned for a section of highway stretching from Launiupoko Point to Hekili Point near the former Pioneer Mill Plantation Manager’s residence property […]

Fifty three conservation jobs are now available for young adults looking for summer work.  Applicants for the AmeriCorps program must be u.s. citizens between the ages of 17 and 28, possess a high school diploma or GED, be college-bound, and physically able to do strenuous work.  The program gives interns the opportunity to work with […]