Maui News
PRINCESS KAWANANAKOA GRANTED HONORARY DEGREE
The University of Hawai`i Board of Regents approved the conferral of an honorary degree upon Princess Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawananakoa, the great grand niece of King David KalÄkaua and Queen Kapi`olani. The Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters is awarded to individuals distinguished by their national or international reputations or accomplishments in scholarship, public service, profession, […]
THIRTY-METER TELESCOPE FOCUS OF GOVERNOR’S MEETING
Governor Linda Lingle is meeting with the Chancellor of the University of California, Santa Barbara today to discuss the possibility of locating the planned Thirty-Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The project is a partnership between UCSB, the California Institute of Technology, AURA and an organization of Canadian universities. Mauna […]
NEW LAHAINA DMVL SATELLITE OFFICE BLESSED
A blessing was held Thursday for the new Lahaina satellite office of the Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing. The new 11-hundred square foot site at the Lahaina Center nearly triples the size of the old facility. Hours of the new satellite office will remain Monday – Friday, 8 – 10:45 a.m. and noon – […]
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT TAKES LIFE OF LAHAINA MAN
A Lahaina man suffered fatal injuries in an industrial accident at West Maui Land Company this morning. The man, identified as 63-year-old Alfredo Sarian, was found stuck in a commercial wood chipper with his body severed from his head to chest. Authorities responded to the scene at approximately 8:38 a.m. near 809 Olowalu Village Road […]
PLANTS & PLACES – THE FLORA OF HAWAI’I FEATURED IN 2009 DLNR HISTORIC SITES CALENDAR
HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces the availability of its 2009 Historic Sites calendar, “Plants & Places – The Flora of Hawai`i.” Although there are literally thousands of native plants in Hawai`i that could have been selected to produce a visually stunning calendar, the plants that were selected for this […]
KAHULUI MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING SHOOTING DEATH OF SON
A Kahului man was arrested after allegedly shooting to death his son at their Kahului home on Tuesday night. 45-year-old Joe D. Antonio was arrested for investigation of second degree murder after turning himself in to authorities shortly after the incident. The Maui News reports the man has been an employee with the publication for […]
STUDY SHOWS MUDDY WATER IMPACTS ON MOLOKAI REEF
A group of scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey have compiled a multi-year study of the long fringing coral reef off south Molokai. The study looks at the life of the reef and the threat it faces from sediment, runoff and pollutants caused by land based activities. Scientists say the study sheds new understanding of […]
6 Maui Tearchers Gain National Board Certification
The number of nationally Board Certified Teachers in Hawaii increased 24 percent over last year for a total of 203 teachers in the state with board certification.
Sweeping $1.8 Billion Infrastructure Improvement Plan Unveiled
State and county leaders joined the governor today in unveiling a sweeping plan to implement $1.8 billion in public infrastructure improvement projects.
Maui’s Windward Aviation Featured on TRU TV
Maui Helicopter pilot Don Shearer, owner of Windward Aviation is among those featured on the new Maui Chopper series
24-Hour Haleakala Highway Lane Closures from Kahului to Pukalani
Motorists traveling to of from Upcountry Maui this week are advised of 24-hour single lane closures on the Haleakala Highway for concrete overlay operations. The state Department of Transportation is working to pour a 4-inch concrete overlay on five-miles of road in an effort to extend the life of the roadway by more than 30 […]
HC&S Puts Hundreds of Workers on Furlough
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company has announced plans to institute a one-week furlough for all HC&S employees, impacting 674 workers, at all levels of the organization, from top to bottom.
Crafts of Hawaii: The Hawaiian Nose Flute, Ohe Hano Ihu
The bamboo of Keanae is considered one of the best in the islands, according to artisan Calvin Hoe. The Waiahole resident is renowned for his skill in crafting Hawaiian nose flutes and was on hand for a demonstration at the Keanae Hoolaulea held over the weekend. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=642buQWLZrg /] The Ohe Hano Ihu of Keanae […]
2009 Hawaiian Grammy Nominees Announced
The nominees for the Best Hawaiian Music Album features three time award winner, George Kahumoku Jr. of Maui
‘Ukulele From “IZ” to be Featured in New Grammy Museum
An An `ukulele owned by the late Israel Kamakawiwo`ole will be featured in the new Grammy Museum that opens tomorrow, in Los Angeles.ukulele owned by the late Israel Kamakawiwoole will be featured in the new Grammy Museum that opens tomorrow, in Los Angeles.
Public Urged to Avoid Contact with Hawaiian Monk Seal
Mauis coastal community is being advised to avoid interacting with a Hawaiian Monk Seal that has been frequenting the West Maui shoreline.
Maui Patients Protest Mental Health Cuts
Maui patients, providers and counselors are among those protesting state budget cuts that are expected to result in reduced mental health services beginning January 1st.
Maui’s Hawaiian Superman, Henry “Boy” Kana’e Takes Final Flight
Family and friends of our own Maui Hawaiian Superman, Uncle Henry Boy Kanae are mourning his loss. The long time radio personality, cultural advocate, minister, and champion of community outreach, left his mark with a larger than life presence.
Excess Algae Blooms Attributed to Land Based Nutrients
The presence of algae blooms along problem areas of Maui’s coastline, is being driven in part by an excess of land based nutrients.
Heiau Desecration Allegations Draw Apology
Members of the Kahaialii family on Maui flew to Honolulu last night, seeking legal council for an October 20th incident involving the alleged desecration of their ancestral heiau in Ukumehame.
