Maui News
KA’APUNI UPDATES: OPENING CEREMONIES 2/21/09 12 a.m. midnight report
KA’APUNI E HO’A KUKUI O NA MOKU ‘AINA: A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (By Wendy OSHER © 2009) Audio file: Ke’eaumoku speaks with us on the first leg of the 193-mile Ka’apuni procession as it sets off from Moku’ula. KA’APUNI UPDATE SATURDAY, 2/21/09 1:30 A.M.: LIGHTING THE WAY, THE JOURNEY BEGINS More than 100 people joined in […]
Ka’apuni Updates
A torch-lit spiritual journey organized to bring enlightenment and unify those in the native Hawaiian community, begins tonight in West Maui. The 193-mile Ka’apuni or circuit will be preceded by a protocol ceremony at 11 p.m. led by Kapono’ai Molitau.
EVENTS BRING AWARENESS TO U.S. SUPREME COURT CASE OVER CEDED LANDS
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009, information and photos courtesy Office of Hawaiian Affairs) The Office of Hawaiian Affairs today announced the scheduling of events in Hawai`i and across the U.S. designed to heighten awareness of the Feb. 25 oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. in the case of State of […]
JOURNEY RETURNS TO MAUI: CONCERT MARCH 24TH
The rock group JOURNEY returns to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center stage on Tuesday, March 24th. Among their numerous top 40 singles are “Any Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing,” which is also the top selling catalog track in iTunes history, at the two million download mark. Journey is touring with Flipino […]
MAKAWAO MARIJUANA BUST
(By Wendy OSHER © 2009) A 61-year-old man was arrested during the drug bust of a Makawao home last week (Wednesday, February 11th). During a search of the property, vice officers discovered an indoor marijuana growing operation with 12 mature plants, 1 ounce of processed marijuana, a ventilation system, grow lights, a food sealing machine, […]
PUBLIC’S HELP SOUGHT IN FATAL KUAU HIT-AND-RUN
(By Wendy OSHER © 2009) Maui police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision in Kuau early this morning. A 43-year-old pedestrian, visiting Maui from the Republic of Latvia, suffered fatal injuries in the incident. The victim was struck by a vehicle at around 12:20 a.m. on […]
AKAKA TO ATTEND DEDICATION OF RENOVATED LANAI UNION CHURCH
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka will speak at the dedication of the renovated Lanai Union Church today (February 20). The Senator’s brother, Kahu Abraham Akaka, served the church more than fifty years ago. The building was originally the town’s Buddhist temple and was given to the church near the […]
FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE HAS $1 BILLION FOR HAWAII
(By Wendy OSHER © 2009) U.S. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono joined Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares yesterday in discussing details of a federal stimulus package and its impact for Maui and the state. Hirono said the recovery package will bring more than a billion dollars to the state with $200 million going towards infrastructure. She said that […]
E Ka’apuni A Ho’a Kukui Na Moku ‘Aina: A Spiritual Journey
A group of Native Hawaiians have planned a spiritual journey to encircle the island of Maui. The 193-mile trek begins Friday night and is expected to take six days to complete.
MAILE AMBER ALERT TEST SCHEDULED THURSDAY
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) A test of the state’s MAILE AMBER Alert system will be conducted on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 11:45 am. The MAILE AMBER acronym stands for Minor Abducted in Life-threatening Emergency and America’s Missing Broadcast Emergency Response. The test will originate from the Kauai Police Department LÄ«hu’e headquarters and broadcast […]
Superferry Completes Maintenance and Inspection Voyages
The Hawaii Superferry is resuming service between Oahu and Maui beginning February 18, 2009, as scheduled, after completing its annual maintenance inspection.
PROPOSAL TO REMOVE HAWAIIAN HAWK FROM ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST
(Photo by USFWS, courtesy U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the reopening of the public comment period for the proposal to remove the Hawaiian hawk or `io from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. A draft post-delisting monitoring plan was also released for review. If a […]
DOE PLACES MORATORIUM ON PEANUT-BASED PRODUCTS
(Posted by Wendy OSHER) Superintendent Patricia Hamamoto directed all schools to discontinue ordering and using peanut-based products on school campuses until further notice. “In light of the growing list of peanut-based recalled items by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the moratorium on peanut-based products in Hawaii’s public schools is an extra safety precaution,” said […]
ANCIENT TRAIL PROTECTION AND ACCESS SUBJECT OF BILL BEFORE LEGISLATURE
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) The state legislature is considering a bill that would study the feasibility of designating the ancient Pi’ilani trail from Kaupo to Kapalua as a Hawaiian coastal cultural heritage corridor. In addition to repairs and preservation, the measure also seeks consideration to open the trail to the public for lateral […]
J. WALTER CAMERON CENTER INSTALLS 2 NEW BOARD MEMBERS
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) The J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku has announced the selection of two new board members. The two new members are Pam Farnsworth, an Energy Efficiency Program Engineer with Maui Electric Company, and Wailuku attorney Paul Horikawa. They join Cylde Murashige (chair), Greg Chou (Vice Chair), Neil Nunokawa (Secretary), […]
TWO COUNTY PARKS PROJECTS TO BEGIN TODAY
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) The county begins construction on two major parks projects today totaling $665,707. The Kahului Community Center will undergo approximately $149,000 in upgrades that includes the renovation of its kitchen, construction of an ADA compliant restroom and related maintenance work.  The facility will remain closed through early July, 2009. In […]
CIVIL UNION FOR GAYS UNDER LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) The state House passed a bill that would allow same sex unions, but the issue still faces review in the senate. The house version of the bill would extend same rights, benefits, protections and responsibilities of spouses in a marriage to partners in a civil union. The senate version […]
COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE ECONOMIC CONCERNS
(Place holder image and Posting by Wendy OSHER © 2009) A council committee will examine economic concerns, challenges, and recommendations at a meeting next week. Councilmember Jo Anne Johnson of West Maui, who chairs the committee on Economic Development, Agriculture and Recreation said that although the county has limited resources, it must take an active […]
NAMES OF GULF WAR SOLDIERS TO BE ADDED TO WAR MEMORIAL
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) The County of Maui is adding names to the War Memorial Honor Roll to honor the Maui servicemen who died in the Gulf War. The list currently includes the names of servicemen Kelly Martin L. Bolor, Jay S. Cajimat, Eugene D. M. Kanakaole and Christopher P. Sweet. A ceremony […]
WHALE QUEST KAPALUA INVITES GUESTS TO DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF THE HUMPBACK WHALE
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009; Place holder image courtesy Kapalua Resort) The Whale Quest Kapalua kicks off its fourth edition today with a welcome ceremony hosted by Flip Nicklin, a renowned marine photographer with National Geographic. The three day event runs through Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Kapalua, providing thousands of Hawaii residents […]
