Maui News
LAHAINA BYPASS STATUS UPDATE
The state Department of Transportation will update the public next week on the progress of Phase 1B1 of the Lahaina Bypass project. Representatives from the DOT and the engineering firm Austin, Tsutsumi & Associates, Inc. will answer questions and provide an update on the status of the project. The meeting will be held at 6 […]
5,000 GALLONS OF WASTEWATER OVERFLOW FROM KIHEI MANHOLE
More than 5,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed from a sewer manhole in Kihei yesterday.The spill was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on Lipoa Street.A small amount entered a storm drain, before crews were able to contain the spill in an adjacent channel. Officials say the wastewater did not reach the ocean.Approximately 2,000 gallons of standing water […]
PEDESTRIAN IN MARCH 13 BUS ACCIDENT DIES
One of the victims involved in a crash in Kaanapali earlier this month, has since died. Authorities say 81-year-old Leo Nekus of Lahaina died at around 7:45 last night at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Necus was one of two pedestrians that were struck by a bus on March 13, 2009. Necus was transported via medivac […]
STATE BLAMED FOR ALLEGEDLY CONTRIBUTING TO ENDANGERED BIRD’S DECLINE
The state is being blamed for allegedly contributing to a population decline of the critically endangered palila bird on the island of Hawaii.The president of the Hawaii Audobon Society says the state is not taking effective action to keep sheep out of the palila’s critical habitat.According to the agency, the sheep, goats and mouflon are […]
LARGE SCALE WINDFARMS ON LANAI & MOLOKAI DISCUSSED
A plan that could lead to the construction of large wind farms on Lanai and Molokai will be discussed today at the Governor’s Lanai Community Advisory Council meeting. The agreement between Castle & Cooke, First Wind Hawaii, and Hawaiian Electric proposes to supply the island of Oahu with the clean energy created on the neighbor […]
IAO STREAM FLOOD CONTROL REVISITED
Modifications are being proposed to correct deficiencies in the existing Iao Stream Flood Control Project.The original project, completed in 1981, has experienced extensive erosion, causing undermining and gradual collapse.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the county are conducting an Environmental Assessment to prevent further property damage and reduce flood damage to Wailuku Town.A public […]
DOT MAUI UPDATES: KAHULUI RUNWAY, PUUNENE AVENUE, HALEAKALA HWY, PIILANI HWY, MOLOKAI ROADWORK
KAHULUI RUNWAY WORK TO RESULT IN INCREASED NIGHTTIME NOISE Kahului and Wailuku residents can expect an increase in nighttime air traffic on select nights through the end of June.Officials with the state Department of Transportation say this is the result of runway maintenance work scheduled at Kahului Airport.Commercial flights will be diverted from the longer […]
UPCOUNTRY DROUGHT CANCELLED; CONTINUED CONSERVATION URGED IN CENTRAL, SOUTH MAUI
The drought declaration for Upcountry Maui was lifted after being implemented 10 months ago.Water officials say both the Piiholo and Kahakapao Reservoirs are nearly full, while flows at Wailoa Ditch are more than 60% and the smaller Waikamoi facility was at 42% capacity.The cancellation applies to Upcountry Maui only.All customers in Central Maui are urged […]
MUDSLIDE FORCES FIVE HOUR CLOSURE OF HANA HIGHWAY
A mudslide on Maui forced the closure of the Hana Highway for about five hours over the weekend.The incident was reported at 9:30 Saturday morning (March 21st) near mile marker 21—that’s about 2 miles on the Keanae side of Pua’a Kaa State Wayside park.The roadway was reopened at 2:45 p.m. following a joint effort to […]
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE PARK PLANNED IN WAHIKULI
The state is considering the construction of an Off-Highway Vehicle Park on Maui.The proposed Wahikuli OHV Park is part of the state’s Recreational Renaissance Plan.DLNR Chairperson Laura Thielen said the park supports the long-term demand for additional recreational opportunities and would relieve pressure on other lands currently being utilized for this sport.Total cost of the […]
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS NOW 50% SHAREHOLDER OF MOKULELE
Republic Airways will be a 50% shareholder of interisland air-carrier, Mokulele Airlines under an agreement announced yesterday.Republic had lent the Kona-based carrier $8 million for expansion efforts, but a significant portion of that will be converted into shares under the agreement.Republic will also build on its role as the operator of Mokulele’s new jet service.Republic […]
KAHULUI COLLISION LEAVES WOMAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION
A Kahului woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a motor vehicle collision this morning. The accident was reported at 8:37 a.m. at the intersection of Hina and Kamehameha Avenues. Maui police say the accident involved a 1999 Hyundai and a 1993 Ford Explorer. An 89 year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Explorer, was partially […]
DOT Issues Statement on Ramifications of Superferry Ruling
The State Department of Transportation today issued a statement on the status of an Environmental Impact Statement that was being prepared for the now suspended Hawaii Superferry operation
Last Scheduled Superferry Trip Departs Under Cloudy Kahului Skies
A small group of people gathered at Kahului Harbor today to witness the last scheduled voyage of the Hawaii Superferry from Maui to Honolulu.
TSUNAMI ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR HAWAII
TSUNAMI ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR HAWAII: updated: 10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009 The Tsunami Advisory has ended for the state of Hawaii effective at 10:09 a.m. The advisory was initially issued following a large earthquake off of the Tonga Islands this morning. The quake was measured at a magnitude of between 7.7 and 7.9 at […]
Superferry CEO Says No Short-Term Solution in Sight
The Hawaii Superferry began its last round trip this morning and is scheduled to depart from Maui on its final voyage to Oahu.
AKAKA RECEIVES VFW CONGRESSIONAL AWARD
U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka today was presented with the VFW Congressional Award. The VFW Congressional Award has been presented annually since 1964 to one member of the House or Senate for significant legislative contributions on behalf of veterans and military service personnel. “This award is extremely important to the VFW,” said National Commander Glen M. […]
MAUI’S CORPORATION COUNSEL MOTO HONORED WITH STATE AWARD
Maui Corporation Council Brian T. Moto was honored this week with an award from the Hawaii State Bar Association, Government Lawyer’s Section.Moto on Monday recived the inaugural 2008 Pro Bono Service Award for providing legal services free of charge to those in need, and for his leadership in a number of community organizations. In recognition […]
SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND ON MAUI
Maui police are investigating the discovery today of skeletal remains found early this morning in Wailuku. Patrol officers were responding to a motor vehicle accident at about 6:30 a.m. when they found the remains in shrubbery about 20 yards south of the accident scene. The accident occurred on Kahului Beach Road, near Mile Post Marker […]
HECO Agrees to Buy Energy from First Wind’s Molokai Wind Farms
The governor joined officials with Castle & Cooke, First Wind Hawaii and Hawaiian Electric Company today in announcing an agreement that could lead to the construction of large wind farms on both Lanai and Molokai. The farms would feed into an inter-island cable system currently being discussed with plans to provide the clean energy via […]
