Maui Spent $113,895 in Response to February Tsunami Threat
The County of Maui spent an estimated $113,895 in costs related to the tsunami warning issued on February 27, 2010.Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said,"When we're faced with the imminent threat of a natural disaster, we take immediate steps to protect the public's safety.""In situations like these, one life lost is one life too many and [...]
03/11/2010 12:59:50am
Police Review Surveillance Video in Ongoing Arson Investigation
By Wendy OsherThe Maui Police Department continues an investigation into a suspicious fire reported Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Kapalua. Authorities have classified the incident as an Arson and are investigating possible evidence leading to an alleged hate crime towards the victim.Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division are looking into surveillance videos of vehicles [...]
03/10/2010 09:25:29pm
High Winds Down Power Pole Upcountry
Crews from Maui Electric Company completed work late Wednesday night to repair a fallen power pole that came down during strong winds.At 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, motorists were able to access Olinda Road up to the 600 block; but other addresses were being accessed through Piiholo Road.MECO completed work and the road was reopened at 10:20 [...]
03/10/2010 09:20:17pm
Maui Arts and Cultural Center Awarded $250,000 CIP Grant
A $250,000 capital improvement grant was released to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) to help fund the construction of an event pavilion and new roof. The funds were released by today by Governor Linda Lingle and approved by state lawmakers in the 2009 legislative session.Upon releasing the funds Lingle said, “The Maui Arts [...]
03/10/2010 09:19:00pm
Former Editor of Maui Island Guide named Acting Director of Commerce Department
The former editor for the Maui Island Guide magazine, Ron Boyer, was named Acting Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). Governor Linda Lingle also named Rod Maile as the deputy director of the department.Boyer will replace Larry Reifurth, who will be sworn in tomorrow as an associate judge on the Intermediate [...]
03/10/2010 09:18:45pm
Wind Advisory Extended for Maui County
March 10, 2010 – 4:00 p.m.The National Weather Service in Honolulu has EXTENDED the WIND ADVISORY for MAUI COUNTY and is now in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday.A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected.Trade winds will be sustained near 30 mph with frequent gusts to near 50 mph and should [...]
03/10/2010 09:17:04pm
Who’s next as UH hoops coach?
The University of Hawaii has begun its search for a new men's basketball coach.
03/10/2010 07:37:40pm
Funding Considered for Kahikinui Watershed Protection and Haleakala Koa Forest Restoration
By Wendy OsherThe state will consider the expenditure of more than $1 million in federal funds for six landowner incentive program projects across Hawaii. Nearly half of the funding would go to Tri-Isle Resource Conservation & Development Inc. for watershed forest protection at Kahikinui, Maui. The allocation would be used to protect an estimated 1500 [...]
03/10/2010 01:19:03pm
Hawaiian Caucus Honors Ali'i Nui William Roback Jr.
The Hawaii State legislature will honor Maui’s William Roback, Jr. today, Tuesday, March 09, 2010, for his recent selection as Alii Nui for the Royal Order of Kamehameha I. Roback was elected by members of the royal society to serve a three-year term as head, or Alii Nui of the organization.The back-to-back floor presentations are [...]
03/09/2010 08:30:49pm
1,208 Whales Sighted in Great Maui Whale Count
A total of 1,208 humpback whale sightings were reported in the Great Maui Whale Count, held over the weekend. The Pacific Whale Foundation says an average of 382 whales per hour were tallied during the count, which took place at 12 stations across Maui. The sightings represented a 19.6% increase over last year, but still [...]
03/09/2010 08:27:47pm
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