Maui County News Archives

WAILUKU The state Attorney General's Office said Maui County does not have to take over Molokai Ranch's water and sewage system when the firm shuts down Aug.

New grassroots organization hosts its premier public event. SouthMauiSustainability will hold its first public event on Thursday, Aug.

Three Maui County schools failed to pass annual fire inspections in the 2007-08 school year, according to the state Department of Education.

Three Maui County schools failed to pass annual fire inspections in the 2007-08 school year, according to the state Department of Education.

Approximately 34 workers from the North Beach Grill at Kaanapali Beach Club on Maui were notified yesterday morning of the layoffs and sent home, according to hotel workers union UNITE HERE! Local 5. The union ...

Three Maui County schools failed to pass annual fire inspections in the 2007-08 school year, according to the state Department of Education.

Three Maui County schools failed to pass annual fire inspections in the 2007-08 school year, according to the state Department of Education.

Three Maui County schools failed to pass annual fire inspections in the 2007-08 school year, according to the state Department of Education.

Three Maui County schools failed to pass annual fire inspections in the 2007-08 school year, according to the state Department of Education.

Three Maui County schools failed to pass annual fire inspections in the 2007-08 school year, according to the state Department of Education.

WAILUKU A physician and physician's assistant have been hired at the veterans' clinic on Maui following protests about the lack of adequate medical care.

Maui County officials reported that a wastewater spill of approximately 1300 gallons occurred today at 9:50 a.m. and was stopped shortly thereafter.

WAILUKU - Maui County departments are responding to the islands' soaring gas prices in ways that are not unlike what many Maui households are doing: car pooling, checking tire pressures and reducing unnecessary ...

WAILUKU A physician and physician's assistant have been hired at the veterans' clinic on Maui following protests about the lack of adequate medical care.

The Hawaii Department of Health has issued emergency orders for Molokai Properties to continue drinking water and wastewater services to the community for at least the next 90 days.

The County of Maui Office of Economic Development today announced its "Brown Bag" workshops scheduled for August.

Former Maui County Mayor James 'Kimo' Apana has withdrawn his candidacy for a state House seat from Maui.

WAILUKU - In three years, customers may no longer be given plastic bags when purchasing items at Maui County retail stores.

The Maui County Council's Policy Committee today recommended the hiring of former state attorney general Marjorie Bronster to deal with matters relating to the threat of terminated water and wastewater services ...

The Maui County Council's Planning Committee will convene a panel at 9 a.m. Thursday to examine why Maui County has some of the nation's highest gas prices.

The Hawaii Department of Health has issued emergency orders for Molokai Properties to continue drinking water and wastewater services to the community for at least the next 90 days.

Prosecutors call it a ``landmark case'' since it's the first to go to a hearing before the Board of Variances and Appeals.

A demonstration on Maui shows how a filter system can turn a residential nuisance into valuable fertilizer By Gary T. Kubota gkubota@starbulletin.com WAILUKU Maui County and state officials are testing a pump ...

Business owners looking for information on importing and exporting in Maui County are invited to a free seminar on Wednesday, July 23, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The MACC.

Seventeen Maui County public schools sank into the lowest status possible after failing to meet federal benchmarks on reading and math tests, in part because of higher proficiency targets, The Maui News ...

"Super Sucker," a large six-inch diameter pump capable of processing up to 300-400 gallons of seawater per minute was used today in a demonstration to rid Waipuilani Beach Park in Kihei, Maui, of invasive ...

KAHULUI - The Department of Veterans Affairs has hired a doctor and a physician's assistant for the Maui Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Kahului, bringing the facility to full staffing, according to The ...

More than 1,000 children performed dances and skits Friday at Maui County's Play and Learn Sessions or PALS summer program ho'olaule'a at War Memorial Gym in Wailuku.

WAILUKU - Former Council Member Wayne Nishiki filed nomination papers Tuesday to run for the council's South Maui seat, after current Council Member Michelle Anderson announced she would not seek a third term, ...

Would you like to be a part of the biggest parade on Maui? It's not too early to start thinking about your float for the Maui County Fair Parade.

The Honolulu medical examiner's office yesterday identified a pedestrian who died Thursday at The Queen's Medical Center after being struck by a van in Kane'ohe as Albert Beers, 55.

Proposed new Maui Medical Plaza in Kahului would provide much-needed medical care.

New changes proposed to the County curfew ordinance Councilmember Danny A. Mateo, Chair, Policy Committee WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII - Policy Committee Chair Danny A. Mateo announced today that the Maui County ...

July 14, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WAILUKU, MAUI - The "Join Hands" Volunteer Fair will be presented by the County of Maui's Volunteer Center on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Queen Kaahumanu ...

A Maui county-managed house in Hana is being eyed as an ideal place to administer dialysis, but the location comes with some challenges.

Mayor Tavares to Meet with Congressional Leaders, Administration Officials in Washington, D.C. Maui County Newsroom July 10, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WAILUKU, MAUI - Mayor Charmaine Tavares will leave ...

KAHULUI, MAUI - The Maui County Business Resource Center will hold a public open house public to an open house at its newly remodeled facility from 2 to 4 p.m. July 24.

HONOLULU - Gov. Linda Lingle has released $300,000 to the Maui Economic Development Board to develop a dedicated center that will provide science, technology, engineering and math education and training to ...

WAILUKU - Molokai Properties Ltd. wants Maui County to take over its money-losing utilities on the Friendly Isle, but it won't let county public works or water inspectors examine the aging facilities, according ...

Linda Lingle has released $300,000 to the Maui Economic Development Board. The money will be used to develop a center that will provide science, technology, engineering and math education to Maui County's work ...

July 9, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WAILUKU, MAUI-Out of a total of 85 fires reported over the 4th of July Weekend this year, five were declared as fireworks-related, Fire Captain Val Martin reported.

The Alexander & Baldwin Foundation donated $25,000 last week to Maui's Kaunoa Senior Services, which administers the "Congregate Meals" and "Meals on Wheels" programs.

The Maui County Cultural Resources Commission denied permits this week for a costume contest, outdoor entertainment stages and craft, food and activity booths.

June 30, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAHAINA- A community meeting to discuss the latest design for the Lahaina Skate Park has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social ...

WAILUKU, MAUI - Beginning in July, inspectors with the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division of the Maui County Planning Department will make monthly visits to Moloka'i. The department will schedule ...

A report by a consulting service found that the impact of fewer airline seats and a weaker U.S. economy continue to affect Hawaii's visitor industry.

Meeting aims to encourage participation in upcoming GPAC workshops. A community forum to discuss growth in South Maui will be held on Thursday, July 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lokelani Intermediate School, ...

WAILUKU - The Maui County Council Planning Committee yesterday may have resolved three nagging issues that have swirled around the transient vacation rental and bed-and-breakfast controversy for some time, The ...

There will be less pop this Fourth of July, as Maui County retailers apparently will not be selling firecrackers in their stores.

On the slopes of the West Maui Mountains, near Maalaea, spin 140-foot-tall wind turbines.

HONOLULU - Lt. Gov. James R. "Duke" Aiona Jr. presided over a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday for Maui residents appointed to serve on various state boards and commissions.

New rates for Maui County water and sewer services will take effect on Tuesday. The increase is to pay for rising operational costs and the need to upgrade and expand infrastructure, county officials said.

Maui County Council Chair G. Riki Hokama offers condolences on the passing of Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Council Chair G. Riki Hokama WAILUKU, HAWAII - Maui County Council Chair G. Riki Hokama issued the following ...