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Two pedestrians were transported to the hospital after they were struck by a pickup truck in a hit and run accident on South Kihei Road early Sunday morning, September 26, 2010.  The accident was reported at 2:04 a.m. on South Kihei Road at the Kupuna Street intersection in South Maui. The two pedestrians were crossing […]

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host a free kapa making demonstration lead by The Kapa Hui on Saturday, August 21st from 10am-1pm.  Traditional Hawaiian methods of preparing, dyeing and decorating kapa, or bark cloth, will be presented.  This is the first of many free cultural demonstrations hosted by Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, located at 150 […]

The University of Hawaii Maui College recieved accreditation for its Dental Assisting program.  The accreditation issued by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Associations, validates the excellence of the program and its compliance with all national criteria.  The organizaiton issued UHMC a status of “approval without reporting requirements.” The Dental Assisting program prepares students […]

The National Weather Service issued an updated drought information statement saying very dry weather continues across sections of the Big Island with parts of the island earning D4 Classification for the most extreme conditions. Two-thirds of Molokai and the lower leeward elevations of Maui remained under D3 or Extreme Drought conditions, as well as the […]

Governor Linda Lingle is expected to announce her decision today on the controversial civil unions bill.  The item was among 39 the Governor is considering for potential veto.  If passed, the measure would give same sex couples, the same rights, responsibilities and benefits of legally married couples.  Any bill on the potential veto list can […]

(Update 3:30 p 7/5/10) Baldwin Avenue is now completely open after being closed due to heavy smoke from a brush fire. (Update 2:59 p 7/5/10) A brush fire first reported at 12:22 pm today, Monday, July 5, 2010, resulted in the closure of a section of Baldwin Avenue between Holomua Road and Skill Village. Maui […]

(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 […]

One man is dead and another was arrested following an altercation at Little Beach last night (Saturday, July 3, 2010). The fight was reported at 7:20 p.m. at the area of Makena Beach Park known as Little Beach. Maui Police say the victim died at the scene of injuries suffered from the fight. Positive identification […]

Trash pickup for some areas in Kula, Haiku and Paia did not receive refuse collection service today due to a staff shortage. Affected areas include Copp Road, Haleakala Crater Road, Haleakala Highway, Holomakani Drive, Kamehamehaiki Road, Kekaulike Highway, Lower Kula Road, Haiku Road, Kahiko Street, Kokomo Road, Kuanana Street, Lilikoi Road, Waipua Street and other […]

By Wendy Osher  Officiails with the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety are reminding the public to be especially careful this Fourth of July because of the hot, dry and windy weather.  Anyone who plans on using fireworks or supervising children using fireworks should avoid use near dry brush, near fields or around homes.   […]

Hawai’i’s summer travel season began early according to state Tourism Liaison Marsha Weinert.  The figues include strong numbers from international visitors including those from Japan, Canada, and the emerging markets of China and Korea.  Weinert said the anticipated increases in visitor arrivals and expenditures this summer will benefit almost every sector of Hawaii’s economy, assisting […]

Maui has been awarded a labor grant to help low-income farm workers.  The $331,137 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor is being overseen by Maui Economic Opportunity.  Anyone who has been employed as an agricultural worker over the past two years is encouraged to apply for assistance.  Fundign will go toward job training, educational […]

Members of the Surfrider group on Maui will draw a line in the sand this weekend, symbolizing their opposition to offshore drilling.  The “Hands Across the Sand” event is part of a larger global effort to stop near and offshore drilling. The Maui event includes a rally and beach cleanup at two locations this Saturday, […]

Hawai‘i’s longest-running wine and food event returns to Maui from June 24 – 27, allowing island visitors and residents an up-close look at the latest trends in food, wine, and Hawaiian Cuisine all within the breathtaking setting of the world-renowned Kapalua Resort. Returning host, Master Sommelier Fred Dame will bring several of the world’s most […]

The state Department of Transportation and the four county police departments officially launched the latest edition of the “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign.    Hawai‘i’s seat belt laws require all front seat occupants, as well as back seat passengers under the age of 18, to buckle up.  Violators will be assessed a […]

East Maui residents will have an opportunity to drop off their recyclable items as part of a week-long “Keeping it Clean and Green in Hana” event sponsored by Community Work Day Program (CWD), County of Maui, Hotel Hana-Maui, Maui Tire Recycling, Maui Tow & Transport, and SOS Metals Island Recycling. The collection dates are Monday, […]

The release of state tax refunds has been approved amid improving collections. The state will begin immediately issuing refunds for income tax returns that were processed during the months of January and February. Refunds will be processed by the Tax Department on a first-in-first-out basis, with the first refunds going to those who were earliest […]

The University of Hawai‘i System announces its Spring 2010 commencement schedule.  On Maui, 70 students at the UH Center on Maui will graduate on Friday, May 14th during a 5:30 p.m. ceremony at the Elleair Ballroom of the Maui Beach Hotel.  Then on Sunday, May 16th, 393 students at the UH Maui College will earn […]

The Bailey House Museum and the Maui Historical Society are selling fine art reproductions of recently restored paintings by artist Edward Bailey.  The giclee reproductions, available for the first time, feature 19th century paintings of a grass house at Olowalu, a landscape of Wailuku and Iao Valleys, and a scenic print of Diamond Head in […]

The Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors for Maui meets at 5 p.m. tonight, (Thursday, April 15, 2010) at the Kihei Community Center.  The guest speaker this month is DLNR Director Laura Thielen who will discuss the restoration of the reef at Keawakapu which was damaged in December. The artificial reef was established in 1962 […]