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Posted on: October 30, 2012

Trash Route in Kula Area Not Picked Up

PRESS RELEASE
October 30, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY: Department of Environmental Management

Trash Route in Kula Area Not Picked Up

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The County of Maui Solid Waste Division... Read on...

Posted on: October 30, 2012

Broken Waterline Causes Paia School Closure

Construction workers damaged a waterline along Baldwin Avenue in Paia leaving customers from Skill Village to Paia School without water service from approximately 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Water service has since resumed;... Read on...

Posted on: October 30, 2012

Road Closures Today Due to Waterline Repairs

Road Closures Today Due to Waterline Repairs

Department of Water Supply (DWS) personnel are working on waterline repairs that affect traffic in two areas:

· Makaala Drive in Waiehu is closed from the... Read on...

Posted on: October 29, 2012

Maui County Reports No Tsunami Damage

PRESS RELEASE
October 29, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Maui County Reports No Tsunami Damage

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – All Maui County departments are reporting no damage due to Saturday's tsunami event... Read on...

Posted on: October 29, 2012

Court Rules In Favor of Halloween

PRESS RELEASE
October 29, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Court Rules In Favor of Halloween

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – On October 24, 2012, Richard Dancil, a resident of Kula, Maui, sought an injunction against... Read on...

Posted on: October 25, 2012

Kalakupua Playground Closure

PRESS RELEASE
October 25, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kalakupua Playground Closure

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The Department of Parks and Recreation will be closing Kalakupua Playground at 4th Marine Park in Haiku for... Read on...

Posted on: October 25, 2012

Keanae and Nahiku Customers Asked to Conserve Water

Customers in Keanae and Nahiku are asked to conserve water on Monday, October 29, 2012, due to a scheduled power outage by Maui Electric Company. From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Department of Water Supply will not be able... Read on...

Posted on: October 23, 2012

Keopuolani Park Closure

PRESS RELEASE
October 23, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Keopuolani Park Closure

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that it will be closing the entire Keopuolani Park area... Read on...

Posted on: October 23, 2012

Industrial Accident Near Hana Highway and Dairy Road

There has been a fatal industrial accident near Hana Highway and Dairy Road at 8:45 a.m. Motorists are advised to avoid this area as it may have affected local traffic along the highway.

Posted on: October 23, 2012

GENERAL ELECTION WALK-IN ABSENTEE VOTING STARTS TODAY!

GENERAL ELECTION WALK-IN ABSENTEE VOTING STARTS TODAY!

Come down to the Kalana O Maui Building (County Building) and go to the Office of the County Clerk (Room #708).

You can vote NOW till November 3, 2012 Monday -... Read on...

Posted on: October 22, 2012

Shark Sighting Closes Kanaha Beach Park

PRESS RELEASE
October 22, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shark Sighting Closes Kanaha Beach Park

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – Maui County Ocean Safety officers closed a portion of Kanaha Beach Park after witnesses... Read on...

Posted on: October 20, 2012

Maui County Has Highest Government Bond Ratings in the State

PRESS RELEASE
October 20, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Maui County Has Highest Government Bond Ratings in the State

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – Three major bond rating agencies scored Maui County with the... Read on...

Posted on: October 19, 2012

Maui County Residents Asked to Look Out for Endangered Seabirds

PRESS RELEASE
October 19, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Maui County Residents Asked to Look Out for Endangered Seabirds

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The islands of Hawaii are home to a unique population of... Read on...

Additional Info...
Posted on: October 19, 2012

Press Release: Waterline Project to Shut Off Water Supply for Spreckelsville

Customers in the Spreckelsville area will be out of water while Department of Water Supply (DWS) personnel work on repairing a leaking 4-inch waterline at the Kahului Airport. The project is scheduled to begin at MIDNIGHT... Read on...

Posted on: October 18, 2012

Keopulani Playground Repairs

PRESS RELEASE
October 18, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY: Dept. of Parks & Recreation

Playground Repairs

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The County of Maui Department of Parks & Recreation is announcing that the... Read on...

Posted on: October 18, 2012

Shark Attack Closes Kanaha Beach Park

Shark Attack Closes Kanaha Beach Park

This morning at around 7:30 off of Kite beach at Kanaha Beach Park the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) confirmed that a shark attacked a stand-up paddler. The paddler... Read on...

Posted on: October 17, 2012

39th Annual Maui County Senior Citizens Fair

PRESS RELEASE
October 17, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

39th Annual Maui County Senior Citizens Fair

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The County of Maui is pleased to announce that it will sponsor the 39th Annual Maui... Read on...

Posted on: October 17, 2012

Come Check Out the 5th Annual Volunteer Expo 2012

PRESS RELEASE
October 17, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Come Check Out the 5th Annual Volunteer Expo 2012

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – To honor and celebrate the generous spirit of volunteerism, the County of... Read on...

Posted on: October 17, 2012

Living Healthy Workshop Offered in Kihei

PRESS RELEASE
October 17, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY: Dept. Of Housing and Human Concerns

Living Healthy Workshop Offered in Kihei

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The County of Maui Department of Housing and... Read on...

Posted on: October 16, 2012

StairWELL Invitation

PRESS RELEASE
October 16, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

StairWELL Invitation

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The next time you need to go to the Kalana O Maui County Building to pay your water bill you might want to... Read on...

Posted on: October 12, 2012

Waterline Break in Kihei

Waterline break in Kihei

Due to a break on the 12-inch main line on South Kihei Road between Waimahaihai Place and Keala Place, Kukui Mall on South Kihei Road currently has no water service. Department of Water Supply... Read on...

Posted on: October 12, 2012

West Maui Skate Park Closure Extended

PRESS RELEASE
October 12, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY: Dept. of Parks and Recreation

West Maui Skate Park Closure Extended

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation... Read on...

Posted on: October 11, 2012

Philippine Consulate General’s Consular Outreach to Maui on October 27

PRESS RELEASE
October 11, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Philippine Consulate General’s Consular Outreach to Maui on October 27

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The Philippine Consulate General of Honolulu has partnered... Read on...

Additional Info...
Posted on: October 10, 2012

Maui County Charter Amendments Community Workshop

Those interested in better understanding the Charter Amendments that will be on the ballot this General Election are invited to a community workshop next week.

The Maui County Committee on the Status of Women and... Read on...

Posted on: October 4, 2012

Kihei Community Center PV Project

PRESS RELEASE
October 4, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY: Dept. of Parks and Recreation

Kihei Community Center PV Project

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The Department of Parks and Recreation announced the Kihei... Read on...

Posted on: October 4, 2012

October Edition of the High Street Journal Available

Just click on this link: www.mauicounty.gov/highstreet

Posted on: October 3, 2012

West Maui Skate Park

PRESS RELEASE
October 3, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

West Maui Skate Park

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will be closing the West Maui Skate Park for repairs... Read on...

Posted on: October 3, 2012

County of Maui Axis Deer Harvesting Cooperative

PRESS RELEASE
October 3, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

County of Maui Axis Deer Harvesting Cooperative

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The County of Maui would like to inform all farmers, ranchers and other... Read on...

Posted on: October 2, 2012

Caregiver Conference Exhibitor Applications Being Accepted

PRESS RELEASE
October 2, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY: Office on Aging

Caregiver Conference Exhibitor Applications Being Accepted

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The Maui County Office on Aging is accepting... Read on...

Posted on: October 2, 2012

Attention Property Owners, Check Out the New Maui County Film Office Website

PRESS RELEASE
October 2, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Attention Property Owners, Check Out the New Maui County Film Office Website

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The Maui County Film Office is sending out a... Read on...

Additional Info...
Posted on: October 1, 2012

Press Release: Fire Prevention Week 2012

Fire Prevention Week 2012 “Have Two Ways Out!” Oct 7-13th

Fire Prevention Week 2012 is scheduled for the week of Oct 7-13. This year’s theme: “Have Two Ways Out!” focuses on the importance of creating a home fire escape... Read on...

Posted on: September 27, 2012

2012 County of Maui Community Survey

PRESS RELEASE
September 27, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2012 County of Maui Community Survey

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – County of Maui residents are urged to fill out the 2012 County of Maui Community Survey,... Read on...

Additional Info...
Posted on: September 26, 2012

General Plan Committee to begin final review of the Maui Island Plan

For Immediate Release: September 26, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee


General Plan Committee to begin final review of the Maui Island Plan

WAILUKU, Maui,... Read on...

Posted on: September 21, 2012

Call for Exhibitors for 5th Annual Volunteer Expo

Volunteer Expo

Maui County Celebrates National Make a Difference Day at the 5th Annual Volunteer Expo. Looking for Exhibitors!

The County of Maui, Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Volunteer Center is hosting... Read on...

Posted on: August 13, 2012

Applications invited for Molokai Community Plan Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release August 13, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Applications invited for Molokai Community Plan Advisory... Read on...

Posted on: August 10, 2012

General Plan Committee to meet in Hana

For Immediate Release: August 10, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to meet in Hana

WAILUKU, Maui,... Read on...

Posted on: August 7, 2012

Community Meetings Planned To Discuss Maui County’s 2013-2014 Budget

PRESS RELEASE
August 7, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY: Budget Office

Community Meetings Planned To Discuss Maui County’s 2013-2014 Budget

WAILUKU, MAUI – Mayor Alan Arakawa and his administration will host... Read on...

Posted on: July 26, 2012

Clarification regarding July 31st General Plan Committee Meeting

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


Clarification regarding July 31st General Plan Committee... Read on...

Posted on: July 25, 2012

General Plan Committee to meet on directed growth plan for West Maui on July 31

For Immediate Release: July 25, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to meet on directed growth plan... Read on...

Posted on: July 13, 2012

EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament to Stay in Maui

PRESS RELEASE
July 13, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY: Office of the Mayor

EA SPORTS Maui Invitational® Basketball Tournament to Stay in Maui

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The County of Maui is pleased to announce that... Read on...

Posted on: July 3, 2012

General Plan Committee to meet on directed growth plan in July

For Immediate Release: July 3, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to meet on directed growth plan in... Read on...

Posted on: June 21, 2012

General Plan Committee to conduct meetings on directed growth plan in July

For Immediate Release: June 21, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to conduct meetings on directed... Read on...

Posted on: June 5, 2012

Application deadline extended for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release: June 5, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Application deadline extended for Lanai Community Plan Advisory... Read on...

Posted on: May 14, 2012

General Plan Committee to hold special meetings starting May 21

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to hold special meetings starting... Read on...

Posted on: March 30, 2012

Maui County Website “Sunny Award”

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The Maui County website has been awarded a “Sunny Award” for having one of the “most transparent government websites in America” according to the Editors of Sunshine Review.

Sunshine Review... Read on...

Posted on: March 23, 2012

Budget and Finance Committee to hold district meetings to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2013

WAILUKU, Hawaii – Beginning at the end of March and through the month of April, the Budget and Finance Committee will meet throughout the County to receive public input on the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, announced Committee... Read on...

Posted on: March 21, 2012

Waste Conversion Request for Qualification

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – Mayor Alan Arakawa announced today the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for a Waste Conversion Project at the Central Maui Landfill in Pu`unene. The County of Maui is seeking qualified... Read on...

Posted on: March 8, 2012

Central Maui growth boundaries to be reviewed starting on Wednesday

For Immediate Release: March 8, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee
www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP

Central Maui growth boundaries to be reviewed starting on... Read on...

Posted on: February 24, 2012

State of the County Script and Annual Report Available Online

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – Those interested in reading the full text of Mayor Alan Arakawa’s 2012 State of the County address can do so online at the County’s website.

Also available is a PDF file of the 2011 State of the... Read on...

Posted on: January 26, 2012

General Plan Committee to conduct informational meeting on growth plan

For Immediate Release: January 26, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to conduct informational meeting... Read on...

Posted on: January 9, 2012

Budget and Finance Committee to hold meetings to review proposed agricultural homesite valuation bil

WAILUKU, Hawaii – During the month of January, the Budget and Finance Committee will meet in districts throughout the County to continue its discussion on a proposed bill relating to the assessment of real property taxes on... Read on...

Posted on: December 16, 2011

Application deadline extended for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release: December 16, 2011

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Application deadline extended for Lanai Community Plan... Read on...

Posted on: November 23, 2011

Policy Committee to Consider Proposals from Honolulu and the Big Island for HSAC Legislative Package

For Immediate Release: November 23, 2011

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Policy Committee to Consider Proposals from Honolulu and... Read on...

Posted on: November 22, 2011

Policy Committee Urges Review of State Boating Law

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2011

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Policy Committee Urges Review of State Boating Law

WAILUKU... Read on...

Posted on: November 9, 2011

Applications invited for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Applications invited for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee

WAILUKU, Maui... Read on...


Council - Maui County

1 Story
Posted on: January 9, 2012

Budget and Finance Committee to hold meetings to review proposed agricultural homesite valuation bil

WAILUKU, Hawaii – During the month of January, the Budget and Finance Committee will meet in districts throughout the County to continue its discussion on a proposed bill relating to the assessment of real property taxes on... Read on...


Council - Budget and Finance Committee

2 Stories
Posted on: March 23, 2012

Budget and Finance Committee to hold district meetings to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2013

WAILUKU, Hawaii – Beginning at the end of March and through the month of April, the Budget and Finance Committee will meet throughout the County to receive public input on the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, announced Committee... Read on...

Posted on: January 9, 2012

Budget and Finance Committee to hold meetings to review proposed agricultural homesite valuation bil

WAILUKU, Hawaii – During the month of January, the Budget and Finance Committee will meet in districts throughout the County to continue its discussion on a proposed bill relating to the assessment of real property taxes on... Read on...


Council - General Plan

9 Stories
Posted on: September 26, 2012

General Plan Committee to begin final review of the Maui Island Plan

For Immediate Release: September 26, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee


General Plan Committee to begin final review of the Maui Island Plan

WAILUKU, Maui,... Read on...

Posted on: August 10, 2012

General Plan Committee to meet in Hana

For Immediate Release: August 10, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to meet in Hana

WAILUKU, Maui,... Read on...

Posted on: July 26, 2012

Clarification regarding July 31st General Plan Committee Meeting

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


Clarification regarding July 31st General Plan Committee... Read on...

Posted on: July 25, 2012

General Plan Committee to meet on directed growth plan for West Maui on July 31

For Immediate Release: July 25, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to meet on directed growth plan... Read on...

Posted on: July 3, 2012

General Plan Committee to meet on directed growth plan in July

For Immediate Release: July 3, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to meet on directed growth plan in... Read on...

Posted on: June 21, 2012

General Plan Committee to conduct meetings on directed growth plan in July

For Immediate Release: June 21, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to conduct meetings on directed... Read on...

Posted on: May 14, 2012

General Plan Committee to hold special meetings starting May 21

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to hold special meetings starting... Read on...

Posted on: March 8, 2012

Central Maui growth boundaries to be reviewed starting on Wednesday

For Immediate Release: March 8, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee
www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP

Central Maui growth boundaries to be reviewed starting on... Read on...

Posted on: January 26, 2012

General Plan Committee to conduct informational meeting on growth plan

For Immediate Release: January 26, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair
General Plan Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP)


General Plan Committee to conduct informational meeting... Read on...


Council - Policy Committee

6 Stories
Posted on: August 13, 2012

Applications invited for Molokai Community Plan Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release August 13, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Applications invited for Molokai Community Plan Advisory... Read on...

Posted on: June 5, 2012

Application deadline extended for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release: June 5, 2012

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Application deadline extended for Lanai Community Plan Advisory... Read on...

Posted on: December 16, 2011

Application deadline extended for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release: December 16, 2011

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Application deadline extended for Lanai Community Plan... Read on...

Posted on: November 23, 2011

Policy Committee to Consider Proposals from Honolulu and the Big Island for HSAC Legislative Package

For Immediate Release: November 23, 2011

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Policy Committee to Consider Proposals from Honolulu and the... Read on...

Posted on: November 22, 2011

Policy Committee Urges Review of State Boating Law

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2011

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Policy Committee Urges Review of State Boating Law

WAILUKU... Read on...

Posted on: November 9, 2011

Applications invited for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee

For Immediate Release

Press Release by:
Councilmember G. Riki Hokama, Chair
Policy Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/POL)


Applications invited for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee

WAILUKU, Maui... Read on...


Maui Electric Company

3 Stories
Posted on: October 13, 2012

Incremental Power Restoration - Electrical service has been restored to customers in the Kula area

As of (insert time), electrical service has been restored to (list areas affected). Customers in (list areas still w/o power) remain without power at this time. MECO crews remain on the scene and are working to restore... Read on...

Posted on: October 13, 2012

Power outage in the Upper Kula and lower Kula, and Omaopio and Laterals

Maui Electric Company would like to inform the public that the following areas are experiencing a power outage: (list area). MECO is working to identify the cause and restore electrical service as quickly and safely as... Read on...

Posted on: October 10, 2012

Power Restoration - Electrical service has been restored to customers in Piiholo and Olinda areas.

Electrical service has been restored to customers in Piiholo and Olinda as of 1515 hours.

MECO apologizes for any inconvenience this situation may have caused and thanks customers for their patience and understanding.


Planning Department News

1 Story
Posted on: October 23, 2012

Workshop on the Short-Term Rental Home Permit for Property Owners & Consultants

To Planning Department Consultants and Maui County Property Owners,

Workshop on Short-Term Rental Homes for Property Owners and Consultants
Monday, October 29, 2012 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Paia Community Center: 252 Hana... Read on...



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