FUNDING SECURED FOR IAO FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS

Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono voted in support of a federal appropriations act that helped to secure $3,065,000 in funding for Hawaii. Maui’s ‘Iao Flood Control Project is one of six projects included in the request, which passed with a favorable 307-97 vote in the House.  The $250,000 ‘Iao allocation is expected to provide better protection [...]

MICAH KANE APPOINTED KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS TRUSTEE

Kamehameha Schools today announced the appointment of Micah A. Kane as its newest trustee this afternoon (Friday, July 17, 2009).  The appointment was made by Hawaii Probate Judge Colleen Hirai. Kane is a 1987 graduate of Kamehameha Schools and currently serves as the Director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.  His appointment is for [...]

LINGLE TO ISSUE LIST MONDAY OF NAMES SUBJECT TO FORCE REDUCTION

Governor Linda Lingle issued the following statement this afternoon (Friday, July 17, 2009): “The State will be sending out consultation letters to the unions Monday morning, listing the names of employees who may be subjected to a reduction in force. “The State believes it was appropriate to first inform the affected employees directly before simply [...]

DOH CONFIRMS THIRD DEATH INVOLVING H1N1 FLU

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a third death involving a novel H1N1 influenza infection in Hawaii. Health officials identified the individual as an adult female in her early 50’s who had several severe chronic underlying medical conditions. “Although flu was the primary cause of death for this individual, she had serious underlying [...]

MOLOKAI WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY

IMMEDIATE KAUNAKAKAI AND KALAE WATER CONSERVATION REQUIRED KAUNAKAKAI, Molokai, HI – A mechanical breakdown affecting a water pump will severely affect residents and businesses in Kaunakakai and Kalae on Molokai. Until repairs can be completed, residents and businesses in the areas of Kaunakakai and Kalae should make every effort to immediately conserve water and limit [...]

MPD’S MATSUURA PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT CHIEF

The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of Captain Danny Matsuura to the rank of Assistant Chief. Matsuura will serve as Commander of the Support Services Bureau in his capacity as Assistant Chief.  He fills the void created by the recent promotion of Deputy Chief Clayton Tom with the new administration. Assistant Chief Matsuura is [...]

USE IT OR LOSE IT: HANA LIBRARY GETS REPRIEVE

The State Board of Education voted to remove Hana Library from a list of proposed closures. State Senator J. Kalani English responded to the news after attending last night’s meeting in Honolulu saying, “I’m very pleased with the results tonight.”  English credited his colleague Rep. Mele Carroll, also of East Maui, and BOE Maui Representative [...]