Maui News

The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the statewide large-capacity inter-island ferry is available for public review and comment starting today. The draft EIS includes an evaluation of the environmental impacts of Department of Transportation’s harbor improvements, and its secondary impacts (i.e., those of a large-capacity ferry vessel and its operations) and cumulative impacts.  It […]

Maui police have identified the man killed in a stabbing in Central Maui on Monday as 33-year-old John Shaniyo of Kahului.  An autopsy performed on the man today revealed that he died as a result of a single stab wound to his abdomen which severed a main artery.  A 23-year-old woman, Rachael Berta was charged […]

A new bill was signed into law that puts a cap on the number of Bed and Breakfast establishments allowed in various districts of Maui.  In signing the measure yesterday, Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said she appreciates the cooperative spirit in which the public, council and department staff worked together to address issues surrounding compliance […]

Several non-profit organizations received an unexpected gift in the New Year as Maui Toyota handed them the keys to brand new Sienna vans at the Kahului car lot on Wednesday.  Maui Toyota CEO Damien Farias said the dealership ended the year with more vans than could be sold in a two year period.  He decided […]

A 15-year-veteran of the National Park Service has been selected to serve as the next Superintendent at Haleakala.  Sarah Creachbaum replaces Marilyn Parris who is retiring at the end of the month. Creachbaum is expected to move from Guam, where she is superintendent of War in the Pacific National Historical Park and, on Saipan, the […]

Residents in the Hilo-area are being advised not to eat honey gathered from feral hives during the next three weeks, due to the use of an insecticide that will be used to eradicate the varroa mites (Varroa destructor) on honey bees.  The mites weaken adult bees and cause emerging bees to be deformed. Hawai`i Department […]

Maui police have identified the man killed in a stabbing in Central Maui on Monday as 33-year-old John Shaniyo of Kahului.  An autopsy performed on the man today revealed that he died as a result of a single stab wound to his abdomen which severed a main artery.  A 23-year-old woman, Rachael Berta was charged […]

The contestants of the upcoming Miss Maui and Miss Ulalena Scholarship will hold a meet and greet event on Saturday between 1 and 2 p.m. at the center stage area of the Queen Kaahumanu Center in Kahului.  The 2009 winner will be selected in Lahaina on January 24th. (Posted by Wendy Osher:  Thursday, January 08, […]

Residential dialysis for patients in the remote East Maui region is one step closer to becoming a reality.  The state will consider an amendment this week for a residential dialysis center to use land in Hana currently designated as a physician’s residence.  The site was constructed in 1938 for the Hana Health Clinic, but use […]

The Federal Communications Commission will shift its focus to Maui in the final week before the state makes its switch to all-digital broadcasting on January 15th.  During an informational briefing with state lawmakers yesterday, officials said they would use the final nine days to focus technical support on the neighbor islands.  West Maui Rep. Angus […]

Crews begin preparations this week for a project that is designed to improve traction on the road to the summit at Haleakala during wet and icy conditions.   At the close of business tomorrow, the National Park Service will close the road from Kalahaku up to the summit so that equipment can be brought in and […]

President George W. Bush at a news conference today in Washington, D.C. announced the nomination of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Centre for consideration to the World Heritage List. The Monument, which includes the islands and waters of the northwestern Hawaiian archipelago, is the […]

After 34 years with the Federal Service, Haleakala National Park Superintendent, Marilyn H. Parris, will retire at the end of this month.  During her four years on Maui, Parris was credited with her influence in helping the park to acquire more than 4,000 acres of native ecosystem lands at Nu’u in East Maui for protection […]

President George W. Bush approved Federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts in Hawaii following storms and flooding that damaged homes in Honolulu and Kauai last month.  The funding covers the period between December 10th and the 16th when heavy rains left millions of dollars in damage to hundreds of homes and businesses. Those who […]

A Las Vegas couple was sentenced yesterday on drug charges involving distribution to Hawaii.  31-year-old Benjamin Acuna and 25-year-old Anabel Valenzuela were sentenced to 32 years in prison on meth trafficking and related money laundering offenses.  U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo said Acuna and Valenzuela were leaders of a large drug trafficking organization which shipped thousands […]

This Friday, January 9th, Maui Ocean Center invites all children in grades 3 thru 8 to have a whale-of-a-time at our fun and educational aquarium overnight!  The focus of this sleepover is humpback whales! Maui Ocean Center’s Ocean Naturalists will lead participants through a series of fun activities, including games, crafts, and movies, all centered […]

Median Home prices on Oahu remained steady in 2008 while sales declined.  During the month of December, 194 single family homes and 294 condominiums were sold compared to the same time a year before-that’s a decrease of 19% for homes and 31% for condos.  Home prices meantime remained steady with the median dropping 3% to […]

Crews from the Department of Transportation are working to repair damage to the left lane of the H-1 freeway near Radford Drive. Earlier this afternoon, DOT officials reported the portion of the road had a large hole in it, about one-foot deep and one-foot wide in diameter, posing a threat to passing motorists. The damage […]

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is proud to present `ukulele phenomenon Jake Shimabukuro on Saturday, January 24 at 7:30 pm at the Castle Theater as part of “The MACC Presents…” 2008-09 Ho`onanea Series. `Ukulele virtuoso Jake constantly surpasses every expectation for his ubiquitous 4-string instrument, by playing everything from mellow jazz and soulful blues, […]

Contractors will work on a tie-in for fire protection and water service on Lower Honoapiilani Road in Lahaina