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
$7.2 Million Released for Maui Dialysis Unit
More than $7.2 million in state funding was released today for improvements at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The funding will be used to finance the construction and equipment for a new dialysis unit at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The project is expected to begin in October 2010 and be competed by May [...]
03/09/2010 07:48:51pm
Punana Leo o Maui Fundraiser: Ho’omau 2010, March 27
The Punana Leo o Maui program will hold its annual Ho’omau fundraiser on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9 a.m. to sunset at the Keopu’olani Park Amphitheater in Kahului. Funds raised goes towards the Hawaiian immersion preschool program.The day-long Ho’omau 2010 event features entertainment from: Na Palapalai, Keali’i Kaneali’i, ‘Ohana Pahuwai, Homestead, Sudden Rush, Maoli, [...]
03/09/2010 04:37:19pm
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 01:17:49pm
Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory, High Surf
There is a Red Flag Warning in effect for the leeward sections of all islands as strong and gusty trades and low relative humidity creates critical fire weather conditions. There’s also a wind advisory in effect until 6 p.m. with sustained winds of 30 mph expected. And there a high surf advisory for the east [...]
03/09/2010 12:43:53pm
Nash fired as UH basketball coach
Bob Nash was fired after three unsuccessful seasons as basketball coach at the University of Hawaii.
03/09/2010 01:19:38am
Quake Rattles Big Island, No tsunami
A 4.4 magnitude quake rattled the Big Island Monday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings from the Hawaii Volcano Observatory were slightly higher, measuring the quake at a 4.5 magnitude tremor. The earthquake was reported at 6:30 p.m. 13 miles south west of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii on the eastern slopes of Mauna Kea. There [...]
03/08/2010 11:40:52pm
$8 Million released to acquire land for New Kihei High School
Governor Linda Lingle today released $8 million for the acquisition of land for the new high school in Kihei. The new campus will support the growing student population in the area and eliminate the commute for South Maui residents who currently drive to Kahului to attend Maui High School. The release of the [...]
03/08/2010 08:02:35pm
Minit Stop launches 2010 Project Grad fundraiser
As part of its effort to support local education, graduating seniors and families, Minit Stop stores is launching its first Safe and Sane Project Grad 2010 program. From March 1st through April 30th customers can drop loose change into coin cans at the counter with funds collected going towards the 2010 Project Grad night activities.In [...]
03/08/2010 01:02:48pm
Kula Hospital to add 15 beds in CIP Expansion
Kula Hospital will expand its services by adding 15 additional beds with $5 million in capital improvement project funding released from the state. The project is currently in the design phase and is expected to be complete within 12-18 months.Rep. Kyle Yamashita, who helped to secure the funding, called it one of his top [...]
03/08/2010 12:30:36pm
