Daily Archives: October 31st, 2008
A room with a view
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Upcountry youngster Leia Kaaihue, 2, finds her niche in the playground equipment at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in Kahului on Tuesday. Leia was at the park with her grandmother Darcy Santos Bras and cousin Po'okela Santos Bras, 3. The stop at the park was part of a day off spent together. "I enjoy my grandkids," Santos Bras said. "They're funny."
The botanical gardens will be busier Nov.
Police prepared for large crowd in Lahaina
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LAHAINA - Maui police are preparing for Halloween in Lahaina tonight as if there were an organized program, although the LahainaTown Action Committee is barred from conducting any Halloween events, police said.
It will begin when Front Street from Baker Street to Prison Street is closed at 3 p.m. to accommodate the Halloween Keiki Parade.
Utility services secure for now on Molokai
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WAILUKU - An attorney for three Molokai utilities told 2nd Circuit Judge Joel August on Thursday that water and sewage operations will be continued while they seek an extension on a temporary rate increase at the Public Utilities Commission.
The utilities had asked August to dismiss the county's suit against them, which seeks a court order to require the utilities or Molokai Properties Ltd.
Support for unions’ bill an issue in House race
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* This is the 11th in a series of stories on candidates who will be on the ballot for Maui County Council and state legislative seats in Maui County. In Saturday's Maui News, the featured race will be the contest for the 6th Senate District (East Maui-Molokai-Lanai-Kahoolawe) seat.
Superferry adjusts service
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KAHULUI - Hawaii Superferry is trimming its schedule on the Oahu-Maui route and hiking some prices as it switches to a "fall schedule" beginning today, according to a company spokeswoman.
The schedules for services and fares posted on the Superferry Web site indicate a number of changes that are now in effect.
All Access: Keawakapu Beach | Mana Kai Travel & Vacations
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Keawakapu Beach is a beautiful jewel situated at the southern end of South Maui. The Maui Mana Kai is right on the north end of the beach. This beach is very popular with tourist and locals alike. This is a perfect beach for swimming, especially in the morning when the water is glassy smooth.