Waterline replacement project on Molokai to proceed
The County of Maui will begin work on a planned Drainage System project in Kaunakakai on Molokai in October.The waterline service includes the proposed Molokai Veterans Caring for Veterans building site and the installation of a replacement waterline.Contractor Goodfellow Brothers, Inc. was awarded the contract for the complete project.“We’re pleased that this part of an [...]
07/31/2010 01:33:23am
UH Maui College Laptop Initiative offers graduation incentive
The University of Hawai`i Maui College has launched a laptop initiative aimed at getting students online and at the forefront of technology. The new classes and incentive programs are also designed to help students achieve their academic goals.Students in four programs – Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene and Nursing – were provided Dell Netbooks [...]
07/30/2010 11:25:53pm
Maui Mayor Tavares Honored for establishing 20 year old PALS program
On its 20th anniversary celebration, the County of Maui’s PALS program honored Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares for her role in establishing the program.“Mayor Tavares deserves a lot of credit for not only seeing the need that parents had 20 years ago, but actually creating this program to help parents,” said Karen “Aunty Ti” Deguilmo, PALS [...]
07/30/2010 11:07:01pm
Strong winds, low relative humidity, warm temps expected
Leeward sections of all islands can expect a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures today through Saturday. A warning was issued by the National Weather Service and remains in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010. The combined conditions have the potential to create rapid fire growth and are considered unfavorable. [...]
07/30/2010 10:13:29pm
Honoapiilani Hwy: ALL CLEAR
5:19p 7/30/10: Honoapiilani Hwy ALL CLEAR. Drive safely.3:18 p.m. 7/30/10 Honoapiilani Hwy now open in both directions at Ukumehame Park. Tow trucks have cleared the accident from the roadway. The partial closure between Kai Malina in Kaanapali and Lahaina Town remains in effect. Motorists should still exercise caution when driving from Lahaina town to Kaanapali [...]
07/30/2010 08:50:13pm
Decomposing whale carcass washes up in Hana, Maui
By Wendy Osher (Update 4:39 p.m. 7/30/10)A dead sperm whale continues to float in waters off of Hana Maui. The carcass was observed in waters near Makaalae Thursday afternoon, but residents say the dead whale was first seen on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Crews from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources were on scene [...]
07/30/2010 11:53:39am
Trial ordered in death of Maui inmate at Lahaina cell block
A federal judge has ordered a jury trial in the suit alleging the wrongful death of an inmate who died while in police custody on Maui. 47-year-old Dennis Wereb died September 28, 2008 while being held at the two-cell Lahaina station. Wereb was arrested for terroristic threatening after police received a report that a man matching [...]
07/30/2010 11:50:23am
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares Announces $230,750 in grants to aid community initiatives
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced $230,750 in county grants awarded to aid key community initiatives. The largest allocation of $125,000 goes to the University of Hawaii for the Hawaii Business Research Library. The funds will be used to support the operations of the library and promote a sustainable economic development by contributing to wages, benefits, [...]
07/29/2010 04:37:55pm
NWS issues Wind Advisory for Haleakala Summit on Maui
June 29, 2010 – 10:00 a.m.EVENT: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui in effect until 6:00 p.m. Friday. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected.EFFECTS: Strengthening high pressure north of the islands is bringing east winds 25 to 35 [...]
07/29/2010 04:10:28pm
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