#County Officials

Alan Arakawa, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Thank you very much for this opportunity.  I’m Alan Arakawa.  I’m the former Mayor of Maui County and also a former council member.  What I’m looking at is trying to create a more stable economy and a higher quality of life for our community.  I believe that because the […]

By Wendy Osher (Update 6:10 a.m. 8/9/10) Many Wailuku residents woke up to the smell of smoke this morning (Monday, August 9, 2010).  County officials have confirmed a small flare up of the 30 acre Mac Nut fire off of the Kahekili Highway at around 6 a.m today.  The fire was first reported Saturday afternoon […]

By Wendy Osher (4:15 p.m. 8/6/10) The Kehalani fire that started just before midnight, remains at 60 acres and no injuries are reported.  There was damage reported to waterlines connected to the ‘Iao Water Treatment Facility, which has been shut down while lines are repaired.  The shutdown does not currently affect water customers in the area. Fire […]

Construction on a speed table project begins Monday, August 9, 2010 on Hoolopuni Road in Kula.  Work will continue over the next two weeks, with the project slated for completion on August 23, 2010. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday-Friday.  County officials say minimal lane closures are expected; however, motorists are asked […]

Refuse was not picked up in parts of Kihei today because of a staff shortage.  Areas affected include homes on and surrounding Kaiwahine Street, Moi Place, Ohukai Raod, Kaiola Place, Kenolio Road, Kulanihakoi Street and parts of South Kihei Road.  Refuse in the affected area is expected to be picked up on Wednesday, July 21, […]

  Maui firefighters remain on the scene of a 25 acre fire, battling a flare-up in the burn area at around 3 p.m. today (Monday, July 12, 2010). Fire crews with the assistance of water drops from Air One, were able to put out the flare-up approximately 30 minutes later. Earlier today, Maui fire officials […]

A brush fire in Kula Thursday afternoon was caused by a piece of machinery that overheated, according to Maui authorities. The fire was first reported just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 13501 Haleakala Highway in the Kula area of Upcountry, Maui. County officials say the blaze was accidentally sparked by an […]

(Updated: 5:40 p.m. 7/6/10) Fire officials report that the fire above the Lahaina Civic Center that began just before midnight Sunday evening is now at 90% containment and remains at 130 acres. Fire crews continue to conduct mop up operations and monitor the area for hot spots. (Updated: 2:15p 7/5/10) A fire that was reported […]

Budget impacts have resulted in additional pool closure days on Maui. The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that beginning July 1, 2010, all County swimming pools will close one day per week in efforts to meet a loss in funding and personnel for Fiscal Year 2011

The brush fire that began a week ago on Monday, June 7, 2010 in the mountainous terrain above Ma’alea, was officially extinguished by 12:30 this (Monday, June 14, 2010) afternoon.  County officials say the 6,200 acre fire is believed to be the largest to impact the island of Maui.  The cause remains under investigation. Maui […]

Drought conditions upcountry have resulted in near empty conditions at the Upper Kula reservoirs.  According to the Maui Department of Water Supply, the 30 MG (million gallon ) Waikamoi Reservoir is empty and the 100 MG Kahakapao Reservoir is less than 26% full. The water department plans to reduce production at the Olinda Water Treatment […]

By Wendy Osher (Update 6:30 p 6/8/10) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl6ed3NH6Jo[/youtube] Maui Police re-opened the Honoapiilani Highway at around 6 p.m. (Tuesday, June 8, 2010) for contraflow travel using one lane of travel, following a six hour road closure.  Firefighters continue to battle a 2,000 acre blaze above Maalaea that was first reported at 10 p.m. Monday. Police […]

The county will extend working hours on Phase 2 of the Market Street project in Wailuku Town.  For five consecutive days, beginning Tuesday, May 25, 2010 through Satruday, May 29, 2010, Goodfellow Bros. will be working during the day and evening hours. This is expected to allow completion of the project three weeks earlier than […]

(Posted by Wendy Osher, Update 5:40 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010) Firefighters gained 90% containment on both the Olowalu and Spreckelsville brush fires on Maui this afternoon (Friday, May 7, 2010). The West Maui fire that began Monday afternoon in Ukumehame and later progressed to Olowalu, burned a total of 1,100 acres.  Fire crews will […]

The Maui Bus will permanently relocate the Maalaea bus stop next week.  The bus stop is being moved from the front of the Maalaea Village shopping center to the makai side of the center near Maalaea Harbor.  The changes go into effect Wednesday, May 12, 2010. County officials say the relocation is being made for […]

(Update: 5:28 p.m. Tuesday 5/4/10) Firefighters remain on the scene of a blaze that has burned 1,100 acres since it was first reported on Monday afternoon.  The fire was not yet contained as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.  Firefighters continue mop-up efforts along the Honoapiilani Highway and have set up a fire watch overnight.  Aircraft are […]

(Updated @ 11:46 a.m. by Wendy Osher) The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions.  The road was reopened shortly before 10 a.m. after being closed overnight because of an encroaching brush fire.  Fire crews were able to establish a fire break this morning, allowing motorists to utilize the Honoapiilani Highway, which serves as […]

(Updated 10:05 a.m. 5/4/10 by Wendy Osher) The Honoapiilani Highway is now open in both directions.  Motorists can expect a delay as traffic resumes its normal flow.  The Road was open a couple of minutes before 10 a.m.  It was closed overnight as crews battled an 1,100 acre brush fire that advanced to Olowalu overnight […]

(Update by Wendy Osher at 6:30 a.m. 5/4/10) The Honoapiilani Highway remains closed between Maalaea and Launiupoko as crews continue to battle a fire that was first reported at around 2:30 yesterday afternoon.  An assessment this morning determined the fire burned 1,100 acres and advanced overnight to Olowalu and is now near the main roadway.  […]

Lane closures will be adjusted during the initial phase of a road improvement project on Kamehameha Avenue because of a 12” water main that was broken during construction. All four east- and west-bound lanes of Kamehameha Avenue between Alamaha and Hoohana streets will be closed temporarily; however, access is expected to remain available to all […]