Maui News
NEW LANAI SENIOR CENTER UNDER REVIEW
Residents are being asked to weigh in on the proposed design for the new Lanai Senior Center. Plans call for the construction of a two-level 5,200 sq. ft. facility, occupied by the senior center on the upper level and county offices and storage on the lower level. A meeting will be held to gather public […]
MODERATE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED OFF HAMAKUA COAST
A moderate earthquake was recorded off the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island this morning. The tremor was recorded at 9:45 a.m. The warning center on Oahu recorded the quake as a 5.2 magnitude. Preliminary estimates by the US Geological Survey posted a preliminary magnitude of 4.0. The depth was 6 and a half miles […]
MAUI ROAD WORK FOR WEEK OF MARCH 9-13, 2009
24-HOUR HALEAKALA HIGHWAY LANE CLOSURES FROM KAHULUI TO PUKALANI The state Department of Transportation advises Maui motorists of various lane closures on Haleakala Highway on the following dates and locations: Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., daily, single lane closures in the Pukalani-bound direction between North Firebreak Road […]
ABERCROMBIE ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR
Congressman Neil Abercrombie visited Maui yesterday to officially announce his gubernatorial campaign bid to neighbor island supporters. The 10th-term congressman spoke to a crowd gathered at the canoe hale at Kanaha Beach detailing his campaign, which he says will focus on issues of economic recovery, energy independence and expanded quality education. “During these challenging times, […]
HONOAPIILANI HIGHWAY WIDENING PROJECT CONTRACT AWARD MOVING FORWARD
The state Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the contract for the Honoapiilani Widening Project, Lahainaluna Road to Aholo Road. A bid protest had been filed but a subsequent hearing was not requested, allowing the DOT to move forward with the contract award process. Bids from prospective contractors, ranging from $18,495,401, to $24,767,977, are […]
NATIONAL PARK CONSTRUCTION AT KIPAHULU BREAKS GROUND
Haleakala National Park broke ground on a multi-million dollar construction project in Kipahulu this week. The project is expected to provide a better supply of clean water, new restroom facilities, improved campgrounds, and a new parking lot. Construction begins this Saturday and continues through September 1st. (Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009; Photos courtesy NPS)
GOVERNOR LINGLE RESTING AFTER BREAST BIOPSY
Governor Linda Lingle is resting following a minor surgical biopsy this morning. In November of 2002, the governor underwent a similar breast biopsy, which tested negative for breast cancer. Results of today’s procedure are due out in the middle of next week. Governor Lingle continues to emphasize the importance of breast cancer prevention and early […]
GOVERNOR LINGLE UNVEILS PLAN TO CLOSE REVENUE SHORTFALL
Governor Linda Lingle today revealed her Administration’s plan to meet a projected $650 million revenue shortfall for the remainder of the current fiscal year (FY09) and the upcoming 2010-2011 biennium budget. The plan combines the use of federal stimulus funds, tobacco funds, interest from and charges to various special funds, adjustments to selected benefits for […]
Maui Firefighter Honored for Off-Duty Incident
Maui Firefighter Lawrence Larry Crilley was honored today with the Kahuola Award for his efforts in going beyond the call of duty to save a life
SMALL EARTHQUAKE FELT OFF BIG ISLAND
A small earthquake was recorded off the Kona Coast of the Big Island at around 9:20 this morning. Preliminary estimates from the State authorities place the magnitude at 3.5; while the US Geological Survey has reported the event as a 3.3 magnitude. The depth of the quake was at 23 miles below the surface and […]
FOUR MAUI GROUPS GET SHARE OF $1.2 MILLION IN OHA GRANTS
Four Maui organizations will benefit from the latest round of grants issued by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The OHA board issued a total of 16 grants totaling $1.2 million to non-profit organizations that serve the Native Hawaiian community. The largest Maui allocation of $82,000 goes to `Ohana Makamae, Hana’s sole sober living home for […]
COAST GUARD BOARDS VESSEL BELIEVED TO BE ILLEGALLY FISHING IN NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
The U.S. Coast Guard documented a vessel suspected of illegally fishing in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands over the weekend. The coast guard gathered evidence from the 79-foot U.S. flagged fishing boat, saying its long-line gear was in the water approximately three miles inside the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The evidence was forwarded to NOAA’s Fisheries […]
KEOPUOLANI PARK UPGRADES IN PROGRESS
Three softball fields at Central Maui’s Keopuolani Park will reopen on April 27th after the completion of a fence replacement project. The fields were closed in late January as the $136,000 project got underway. The contract was awarded to Valley Isle Fencing. The county is also working on a $150,000 project to install 19 solar […]
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILLS INTRODUCED
The Maui County Council will consider two bills aimed at increasing affordable housing on the island. One of the bills would allow `ohana units on smaller parcels of land; while the other bill would permit larger `ohana units on parcels that already allow accessory dwellings. Council Vice Chair Michael Molina who introduced the draft bills […]
KAHEAWA WIND POWER PROPOSES 14 ADDITIONAL TURBINES
Kaheawa Wind Power is proposing to build an additional 14 wind turbine generators that are nearly identical to the 20 that already operate in the pastures above Maalaea. The company prepared a draft environmental impact statement in February explaining that the new 21 megawatt facility would be located adjacent to the existing 30 MW wind […]
MPD CAPT. GRADUATES FROM FBI ACADEMY
Maui Police Captain Jody Singsank, is the most recent island graduate of the esteemed FBI National Academy. Singsank, who is the commander of the Molokai Patrol District, was part of the academy’s 235th class that graduated December 12th at the FBI headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. While at the academy, Singsank broke 2 records out of […]
MOLOKAI CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Molokai celebrated the completion of three recent improvement projects on the Maunaloa and Kamehameha V highways.State Senator J. Kalani English who chairs the Senate Transportation committee, said an investment of more than $18 million not only improves safety and drivability, but creates more jobs. Work included the replacement of the Kawaikapu Bridge and two major […]
WIND ADVISORY FOR MAUI COUNTY & HALEAKALA SUMMIT
The National Weather Service has continued a wind advisory for Maui County and the summit of Haleakala until 6 o’clock tonight. The forecast calls for strong northeast winds of 15-30 mph, with local gusts up to 50 mph to continue through this afternoon. The greatest winds speeds will occur through valleys, over ridges and around […]
1,010 HUMPBACK WHALE SIGHTINGS TALLIED DURING THE GREAT MAUI WHALE COUNT
A total of 1,010 humpback whale sightings were recorded during the Great Whale Count held over the weekend on Maui.The numbers were down from the record 1,726 whales recorded last year, in part because of reduced viewing conditions caused by rain, and a possible two-year breeding cycle that is believed to boost the count every […]
KE KAHUA PROJECT RECEIVES $50,000 OHA GRANT
A native Hawaiian agricultural program that seeks to improve the quality of life of formerly incarcerated persons and Native Hawaiian Families, is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.The (Ke) Kahua Cultural Learning Center Project in Waiehu provides hands on training in taro farming, cultivation of native plants, rock wall […]
