Maui News

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, […]

The state is seeking approval to include Maui’s Ohai and Kahakapao Loop Trails into its list of inventory as part of the island’s Na Ala Hele Trail and Access program.

The State land board will review a $130,000 settlement reached to resolve a dispute between Makena Boat Partners and the state. The issue stems from a citizens complaint filed in July of 2007, alleging that the company’s Kai Kanani vessel was anchored on coral in Makena Bay. An initial inspection by the state Division of […]

The recent promotion of four firefighters to the rank of battalion chief marked a milestone for the department.  The simultaneous promotion of Karl Kubo, Derrick Arruda, James “Kimo” Kino and Valeriano Martin allows the department to fill an existing vacancy and three newly created positions. The department had sought for eight years to increase the […]

State Director of Human Resources Development Marie Laderta today notified the United Public Workers and the Hawai’i Government Employees Association of possible reductions in force of more than 1,100 state employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. The issuance of the layoff list comes in accordance with a 90-day notification requirement that must be followed before […]

Homestead lessees for 66 lots in the Hawaiian Homes Keokea subdivision selected their new homestead lots over the weekend. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands fulfills a commitment made more than 23 years ago to provide basic infrastructure for roads, potable water, electrical and telecommunications service. The subdivision was recently reconfigured for the Upcountry farm […]

EXPECT MINOR DELAYS AT CRATER ROAD AT HALEAKALA JULY 21-24 Beginning Tuesday, July 21st work will begin to re-stripe two and a half miles of Crater Road in Haleakala National Park between the summit parking lot and the Kalahaku lookout.  This work is scheduled to end at close of business Friday, July 24th.  The road […]

Governor Linda Lingle has ordered the Hawaii State flag at state and county buildings throughout Hawaii to fly at half-staff on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of former State Senator Henry T. “Hank” Takitani who died earlier this month. The Governor’s proclamation also encourages residents to display the state flag […]

KAUNAKAKAI, MOLOKAI, HI – The County of Maui will hold a public meeting will be today, Saturday, July 18 at the Kaunakakai Little League Ball Park at 12 noon. County officials will discuss the need for residents and businesses in Kaunakakai and Kalae on the island of Molokai to take immediate steps to conserve water […]

Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono voted in support of a federal appropriations act that helped to secure $3,065,000 in funding for Hawaii. Maui’s ‘Iao Flood Control Project is one of six projects included in the request, which passed with a favorable 307-97 vote in the House.  The $250,000 ‘Iao allocation is expected to provide better protection […]

Kamehameha Schools today announced the appointment of Micah A. Kane as its newest trustee this afternoon (Friday, July 17, 2009).  The appointment was made by Hawaii Probate Judge Colleen Hirai. Kane is a 1987 graduate of Kamehameha Schools and currently serves as the Director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.  His appointment is for […]