Maui Receives National Awards for Finances and Budgeting

Amid an economic crunch and a budget shortfall, Maui County is getting recognition for its Financial and Budgeting efforts.   The county received two national awards:  A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, and a Distinguished Budget award for the fiscal year beginning July 1, [...]

High Surf on Maui as Weekend Swell Builds

A northwest swell is expected to reach Maui Saturday afternoon bringing advisory level surf.   The swell is being generated by a former typhoon that turned into a powerful storm off the Western Aleutian Islands earlier this week.   High Surf will first affect Niihau and Kauai on Saturday morning with surf rising to 12 [...]

Hawaiian Civic Clubs Host 50th Annual Convention on Maui

The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs holds its 50th Annual Convention on Maui November 1-8 at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort.  Speakers will address the challenges and opportunities of balancing Hawaii’s economic development and cultural sustainability.  The AHCC is the oldest Hawaiian community based grassroots organization and is dedicated to civic service in the [...]

Crews Work to Repair Broken Waterline on Kaahumanu Ave

Crews are working this morning (Friday, October 30, 2009) to repair a 12” broken water line on Kaahumanu Avenue fronting the Checkers Auto Store in Kahului.   The break resulted in the closure of 2 of 3 lanes on Kaahumanu Avenue and affected water service to a portion of the Maui Mall.  Mall officials say [...]