Parents weigh furlough options as 1st day approaches Oct 20, 2009
The Pacific Whale Foundation in Wailuku, Maui: Hands-on ocean learning for kindergartners through fifth-graders that will include science experiments, projects, arts and crafts, vocabulary development, language arts and field trips. Cost is $56 per day, or $44. (Honolulu Advertiser)
St. Damien relic arrives Oct 19, 2009
It will travel to Maui Saturday where there will be services at several churches in Kihei, Kahului and Wailuku before it goes to Hana, where a midnight mass will be celebrated ... It will travel to Maui Saturday where there will be services at several churches in Kihei, Kahului and Wailuku before it goes to Hana, where a midnight mass will be celebrated. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Services to fill those days off Oct 19, 2009
Contact: 262-4538, Cost: $25 a day Locations: Central Oahu -- Hickam, Iliahi, Mililani Tech Park, Mokulele, Salt Lake and Waimalu; Leeward Oahu -- Ewa at Child and Family Services, Iroquois Point, Kaleiopuu; Honolulu -- Hahaione, Hokulani, Kalihi Waena, Koko Head and Laniakea YWCA; Windward Oahu -- Ahuimanu, Enchanted Lake and Kaneohe Preschool; Big Island -- Hilo Union, Keonepoko, Waiakea, Kealakehe, Konawaena, Waikoloa; and Maui -- Kalama Park, Lahaina, and Wailuku ... Contact: 262-4538, Cost:... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Maui council to consider ban on electronic devices while00004000 driving Oct 18, 2009
WAILUKU, Maui - Maui drivers may need to hang up their phones - and tear their eyes away from text messages, laptop computers, video games, pagers, digital cameras and other distracting gizmos - in the near future. A proposal to ban people from using electronic devices while driving was introduced Friday by Maui County Council Member Joe Pontanilla. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui County council defers ban on polystyrene plate-lunch containers Oct 14, 2009
WAILUKU Would customers pay an extra 15 or 25 cents to eat a plate lunch out of an environmentally friendly plastic clamshell. Some say yes, some no. But Glenn Horiuchi, who sells plastic food containers on Oahu, told a Maui County Council committee yesterday that in a real-life experiment, the answer seemed to be no.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A joyous day Oct 11, 2009
He said Damien volunteered for Kalaupapa while attending a joyous celebration on Maui, the opening of St. Anthony Church in Wailuku ... He said Damien volunteered for Kalaupapa while attending a joyous celebration on Maui, the opening of St. Anthony Church in Wailuku. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lahaina man pleads no contest in alleged murder-for-hire plot Oct 10, 2009
WAILUKU A Lahaina man implicated in an alleged murder-for-hire plot is facing a 20-year prison term after pleading no contest yesterday to a reduced charge of conspiracy to commit murder ... Bonilla, 63, of Paia, and Verzosa, 45, of Wailuku, are in custody awaiting trial. (Honolulu Advertiser)
11 entries in Parade of Homes Oct 10, 2009
The Cottages at Kehalani, Plan 1-R 112 Kinohi Loa St., Wailuku, Maui, by Stanford Carr Development ... The Villas at Kehalani, Plan 2 15 'Awela Circle No. 103, Wailuku, Maui, by Stanford Carr Development. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Average statewide gas price down 6 cents to $3.27 a gallon Oct 9, 2009
In Wailuku, the average price was $3. 62, down 6 cents from the previous week. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'For our family it is devastating' Oct 8, 2009
Services for the Kana brothers and Latham will be held Friday at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku ... Services for the Kana brothers and Latham will be held Friday at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
For the environment Oct 6, 2009
"NAME THE BABY SEA TURTLE" contest, at Maui Ocean Center's Turtle Lagoon; entry names must be in Hawaiian and include definition; mail to Maui Ocean Center, 192 Ma'alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793 (include your name, phone number and/or e-mail address); winners' announcement Nov. 1; information, 808-270-7000. upcoming. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui council OKs ban on GMO taro Oct 4, 2009
WAILUKU, Maui - A bill prohibiting genetically modified taro in Maui County received final approval Friday by the Maui County Council. The taro bill prohibits anyone from testing, propagating, growing or introducing genetically engineered or modified taro, or kalo, within Maui County. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii's threatened species — and how to help Oct 2, 2009
The in Wailuku, Maui, has a collection of about 1,100 Hawaiian land snail shells, including O'ahu tree species. What to do: While it may be too late for most of the O'ahu tree snails, encouraging forest conservation and the eradication of rats and feral pigs will benefit many of the islands' endangered plants and animals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Parents consider paying teachers Sep 30, 2009
The Pacific Whale Foundation in Wailuku, Maui has scheduled "hands-on ... ocean learning" for kindergartners through fifth graders that will include science experiments, projects, arts and crafts, vocabulary development, language arts and field trips that incorporate Hawai'i Content Performance Standards. Cost is $56 per day or $44. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Judge Orders Man To Stop Smoking Sep 22, 2009
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) - A Maui judge has ordered a 19-year-old man who pleaded no contest to starting a restaurant fire with a flicked cigarette to stop smoking for a year. Makaio Bachman-Majamay of Makawao was originally charged with third-degree arson for allegedly igniting the shake roof of the Wei Wei Bar-BQ Restaurant in Pukalani in July 2008. (W-USA News, DC)
Mathews Named WAC Player of the Week Sep 22, 2009
Dickson, a junior from Wailuku, Hawaii (Baldwin HS), made six tackles (3 solo) and picked off a pass, returning it 74 yards for a touchdown in Idaho's 34-20 win over San Diego State. With the Aztecs at Idaho's 29-yard line early in the first quarter, Dickson intercepted a second down pass attempt and returned it for the touchdown to give Idaho a lead it would never relinquish. (Gobulldogs.com)
Meetings to explore plans for a Kalaupapa memorial Sep 17, 2009
6 p.m. Monday, Hawaiian Homes Community Center, Wailuku ... 6 p.m. Monday, Hawaiian Homes Community Center, Wailuku. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Aerosmith's Hawaii makeup concert 'going forward' Sep 14, 2009
WAILUKU, Maui - An attorney said Friday that in "a few days" she will be able to release the date when rock band Aerosmith will hold its Maui concert, which will be put on as part of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit. "The concert is going to go forward," said Brandee Faria, an attorney representing ticket buyers in the lawsuit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police and Fire Sep 13, 2009
Maui police were investigating an intentionally set fire that did an estimated $220,000 in damage to a building and its contents in the Wailuku Industrial Park ... Maui police were investigating an intentionally set fire that did an estimated $220,000 in damage to a building and its contents in the Wailuku Industrial Park. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Relic of Hawaii saint will make many stops on its trip home Sep 9, 2009
Oct. 11: Relic is received during canonization in Rome Oct. 12: Mass in Rome Oct. 13: Detroit Oct. 15: St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco Oct. 16: Oakland Oct. 17: Events in South Kona Oct. 18: Celebrations at Immaculate Conception Church, Holuoloa; St. Michael Church, Kailua, Kona Oct. 19: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Honoka'a; will then go to Waimea Oct. 20: Hawi and Hilo Oct. 24: Arrive Kahului: St. Theresa Parish, Kihei; Christ the King Parish, Kahului; St. Anthony Parish, Wailuku; St. Mary... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui council OKs shark-tour ban Sep 9, 2009
WAILUKU, Hawaii Shark tours would be banned in Maui County under a bill given final approval by the county council. The measure now awaits the signature of Mayor Charmaine Tavares. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui man, 83, dies after car crash Sep 4, 2009
An 83-year-old Wailuku man died yesterday from injuries suffered when his car crashed into a pick-up truck in Kahului a day earlier ... An 83-year-old Wailuku man died yesterday from injuries suffered when his car crashed into a pick-up truck in Kahului a day earlier. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii average gas price up to $3.29, fourth straight weekly increase Aug 28, 2009
In Wailuku, the average price was $3. 68, up 3 cents from the previous week and 21 cents from a month ago. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Closure proposal affects 3 libraries on Maui, Big Isle Aug 26, 2009
Maui businesswoman Joan McKelvey is upset about a proposal to close the Lahaina Public Library, because the next nearest library is more than 20 miles away in Wailuku ... Maui businesswoman Joan McKelvey is upset about a proposal to close the Lahaina Public Library, because the next nearest library is more than 20 miles away in Wailuku. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Maui on pedal power Aug 18, 2009
And I rode from Kihei to Wailuku, Kihei to Lahaina (bike lanes nearly all the way on both) and took the off-highway bike lane that runs from north Kihei to the sugar factory near the airport. None of those routes had breathtaking climbs. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Remember tips for renting cars online Aug 18, 2009
-- Ed Chambers, Wailuku, Hawaii. Dear Ed: How smart of you, and thanks for taking the time to pass along this hint. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Hawaii gas prices up second week in a row Aug 15, 2009
In Wailuku, gas was $3. 59 on Friday, up 9 cents from last week and up 2 cents from a month ago. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Mental health service grows Aug 12, 2009
The agency opened a 16-bed residential facility in Wailuku in June and added about 30 people to its case management program, he said ... The agency opened a 16-bed residential facility in Wailuku in June and added about 30 people to its case management program, he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Maui County Council panel OKs shark tour ban Aug 8, 2009
Friday, August 07, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii average gas up to $3.16, first rise in four weeks Aug 7, 2009
In Wailuku, the average price was $3. 49, up four cents from last week, but down 12 cents from than last month. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui Council committee approves kuleana lands tax exemption Aug 5, 2009
WAILUKU, Hawaii The Maui County Council's Budget and Finance Committee has voted to exempt owners of so-called "kuleana lands" from property taxes. The lands have been handed down through the generations since the Kuleana Act of 1850. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Certification can benefit Hawaii's minority-owned firms Aug 5, 2009
received its MBE certification through the Northern California Minority Supplier Development Council last year but it has yet to generate much new business for the Wailuku distributor, said Vice President and General Manager Harry Nakagawa. It would be nice if it did, he said. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Oahu Marine housing takes green step Aug 5, 2009
The public-private venture developing military housing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii has been certified as having a LEED for Neighborhood Development Certified Plan, the second phase toward gaining a green designation for the base s Wailuku community. Forest City Military Communities is now working on the third and final phase toward LEED certification by the for the 388-home Wailuku neighborhood at the Kaneohe Bay base ... Construction at the 43-acre Wailuku neighborhood is under way, and the... (Pacific Business News, HI)
Maui pushing forward with new bus shelters Aug 2, 2009
WAILUKU, Maui Despite ongoing budget woes that have put the brakes on other aspects of Maui County's burgeoning public bus system, the county does have money to move forward with plans to build bus stop shelters ... The Maui Bus offers free rides on five routes, in Wailuku, Kahului and Lahaina. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mental Health Kokua launches new division Jul 23, 2009
The Maui center will open at 220 Imi Kala St. in Wailuku later this year. The Big Island center will open at 75-166 Kalani St. in Kailua-Kona next year. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Gas prices in Hawaii down 6.6 Jul 19, 2009
Prices dropped during the week in Honolulu, Hilo and to a lesser extent in Wailuku ... Wailuku's gasoline prices fell 1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
State cutbacks worry shelters Jul 14, 2009
WAILUKU, Maui Officials at Maui County's two domestic violence shelters are worried about facilities and clients as the state has cut back the agencies' contracts from a year to only three months. Stacey Moniz, executive director of Women Helping Women, which runs the 24-hour domestic violence shelter on Maui, said that the change comes at a time when people need the shelters the most. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2 convicted of insurance fraud Jul 14, 2009
Amy Waikiki Fernandez of Wailuku, Maui stole $28,000 from Majestic Insurance Agency from January 2006 through January 2007 by embezzling the premiums paid by customers. The state said at least 10 people and businesses were unknowingly left without insurance after Fernandez diverted their premiums. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii gas up 30 cents from mid-June Jul 14, 2009
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Hawaiian mayors show Victorino some love Jul 10, 2009
Victorino is the son of Jocelyn and Maui County Councilman Mike Victorino of Wailuku. An outfielder with the Philadelphia Phillies, Victorino finished fourth in the public balloting for the three starting outfield positions. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Fans vote Victorino into last NL All-Star spot Jul 10, 2009
Victorino, 28, of Wailuku, is in his sixth Major League season ... Victorino, 28, of Wailuku, is in his sixth Major League season. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Maui councilman seeks ban on shark tours Jul 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Wednesday, July 8, 2009. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Mobi PCS adds cell sites throughout Hawaii Jul 8, 2009
The company added a site on Maui, near Puunene, to enhance coverage throughout the residential and commercial areas of Kahului and along Dairy Road, as well as South Kahului and Wailuku. Other site additions on Maui strengthen coverage in the Kaanapali resort and residential areas and along Honoapiilani Highway near Lahaina Town. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Two Maui teens killed in one-car crash Jul 6, 2009
Two Wailuku teenagers died early this morning in a one-car crash on Kula Highway, Maui police said ... At about 1:27 a.m., just north of Noholoa Street in Kula, the 23-year-old Wailuku man driving the car lost control of the vehicle, hit the guardrail, crossed the centerline and crashed into the guardrail on the opposite side of the highway, Maui police said ... Two Wailuku teenagers died early this morning in a one-car crash on Kula Highway, Maui police said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Maui Accident Claims 2 Lives Jul 6, 2009
WAILUKU, Hawaii -- Two Maui teenagers have been fatally injured in a one-car crash in Kula. Officials said a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were backseat passengers in the car that carried five people. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii gas prices average $3.20 a gallon Jul 3, 2009
Hawaii gas prices average $3. 20 a gallon - Breaking - Starbulletin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Maui man who dragged girlfriend with noose found guilty of abuse Jun 19, 2009
WAILUKU In a case that a deputy prosecutor said shows how domestic violence affects the community, a Haliimaile man was found guilty Tuesday of abusing a woman who was dragged by a noose into a Kipahulu forest and of punching a driver who tried to intervene. A 2nd Circuit Court jury convicted Graden J. Miguel, 43, of felony abuse by strangulation, abuse, unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and third-degree assault. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pump costs jump to $3 per gallon Jun 18, 2009
The highest-priced gas in Hawaii yesterday was in Wailuku at $3 ... The highest-priced gas in Hawaii yesterday was in Wailuku at $3. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Gas price average in isles hit $3 Jun 17, 2009
The highest-priced gas in the state is in Wailuku at 00004000 $3 ... The highest-priced gas in the state is in Wailuku at $3. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Average Hawaii gas price breaks through $3 per gallon Jun 17, 2009
Wailuku continued to have the highest prices of the three areas monitored by AAA in the state, with prices averaging $3. 25. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Big Island waterfalls make a splash Jun 5, 2009
Bonus points: Also in the park, at the end of Pe'e Pe'e Falls Drive, are the falls that give the road its name and a series of large, bubbling pools along the Wailuku River known as Boiling Pots. Created by the slow cooling of basalt lava, the "pots" are a kind of horizontal waterfall connected underground. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Summer of bon dancing set to kick off Jun 1, 2009
June 19: Wailuku Jodo Mission, 8 p.m., 808-244-0066. June 20: Wailuku Shingon Mission, 7 p.m., 808-244-3800 ... 1: Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 8 p.m., 808-244-0406. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii gas prices highest in U.S. again May 30, 2009
The average price of gas in Wailuku was $3. 04 on Friday, up 7 cents from last week and up 30 cents from a month ago, according to AAA Hawaii. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Maui aikido pioneer, police major dies at 92 May 27, 2009
WAILUKU Aikido pioneer and Maui police "legend" Shinichi Suzuki died Friday at Maui Memorial Medical Center ... Donations for the award can be sent to Maui Ki-Aikido, P.O. Box 724, Wailuku 96793 ... Suzuki was born March 22, 1917, in Wailuku. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police see resurgence of meth on Maui May 26, 2009
WAILUKU Crystal methamphetamine and other narcotics are showing signs of a resurgence on Maui, due to the dismal economy, according to a Maui Police Department vice officer. As people find themselves unemployed and desperate, they increasingly turn to the drug trade to try to make money, said police officer Ken Doyle. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui stabbing victim remains in stable condition May 22, 2009
WAILUKU A 30-year-old woman who was allegedly stabbed about nine times by an acquaintance Monday night remained in stable condition yesterday at Maui Memorial Medical Center, officials said. The suspect, Tashii S. Farmer-Brown, who was charged with second-degree attempted murder in the incident, was taken to Maui Community Correctional Center and is also being held on a parole violation, according to police records. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii injunction blocks use of voting machines until rules set May 22, 2009
"They're very relieved," said Lance Collins, a Wailuku attorney representing the Maui residents. "They feel like there's more assurances now for the 2010 elections. There will be no doubt in anybody's mind about the legitimacy of the voting process.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui judge says rules needed for electronic voting May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009. Hawaii Real Estate Sales. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Informational meeting planned May 27 for Maui recycling center May 20, 2009
Oral or written comments will be accepted after the meeting, until 4:30 p.m. on June 10 and may be submitted to the Director's Office, Department of Environmental Management by phone (808) 270-8230 or by mail to One Main Plaza, 2200 Main Street, Suite 100, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793. lect> 00004000 Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui Aquarium Has Reefs, Sharks, Se... May 10, 2009
192 Ma'alaea Road, Wailuku, Maui. (808) 270-7000. (Suite101.com)
Aerosmith To Play Free Show To Settle Suit Apr 28, 2009
WAILUKU, Hawaii -- Free tickets to see Aerosmith in Hawaii. Dream on, unless you happen to be one of 8,300 people left in the cold when the band canceled a sold-out concert in 2007. (Click2Houston, TX)
UBS to cut about 8,000 jobs worldwide Apr 16, 2009
The layoffs most likely will not affect Hawaii s UBS Wealth Management operations in Honolulu and Wailuku, Maui, which employ about 60 people. In February, the Honolulu office hired two financial advisers from Citigroup Inc. s Smith Barney retail brokerage. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Maui man convicted of murder accepts responsibility for crime Apr 16, 2009
WAILUKU Saying he was directed by God, convicted murderer Michael Arlo Pavich told a judge he now accepts responsibility for his crimes and no longer wants to seek a new trial. Speaking by telephone yesterday from Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona, Pavich, 38, said he has had a change of heart because "of the Lord in my life.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Court urged to rethink ferry Apr 15, 2009
Isaac Hall, the Wailuku attorney who represents the environmental groups that brought the legal challenge to the law, said the state's motion basically makes arguments that were or should have been made with the court when the case was being heard. "It appears to be a rehashing of what actually was argued in briefs or could and should have been argued before the Supreme Court," Hall said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pending ruling restores water to 4 streams on Maui Apr 13, 2009
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. runs a sugar plantation in Maui, while Wailuku Water Co., which sold its farmland for development, is selling the diverted stream water, according to an Earthjustice release ... Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. runs a sugar plantation in Maui, while Wailuku Water Co., which sold its farmland for development, is selling the diverted stream water, according to an Earthjustice release. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
