Daily Archives: June 19th, 2009
Kula Highway reopened
Posted in Maui news
Traffic in both directions on Kula Highway is being allowed through as deemed safe, as firefighters continue to mop up a brush fire in the area.
The road could close again if conditions change, said county Spokeswoman Mahina Martin.
A fire first reported at 2:10 p.m. Friday has burned an estimated 10-15 acres in a field next to King Kekaulike High School, according to a county release.
Kula Highway closed for fire
Posted in Maui news
Kula Highway is closed from Aapueo Parkway Drive to Haleakala Highway, due to a brush fire in the area, the county has announced.
The Maui News will provide an update when more information is available.
Philanthropist seeks out achievers to film, fund
Posted in Maui news
Charles Annenberg Weingarten is in the business of making reality television. But instead of focusing on superstar hopefuls or singles searching for love, he's turning the camera on dynamic leaders who are spreading good around the world.
Inmate reintegration program loses funds
Posted in Maui news
WAILUKU - Maui Economic Opportunity's unique prisoner reintegration program will shed more than half of its staff and will have to decrease its level of services as the program will not receive a large chunk of state funding this coming fiscal yea.
Maui Prep donor tops $1M mark
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NAPILI - A major supporter of Maui Preparatory Academy has reached the $1 million mark in his contributions thus far to the private school.
Tom Rosenquist, one of Maui Prep's founders, a parent, trustee and past board president, recently donated $125,000, bringing his total giving to the school to $1,075,818.
Winds cause fire, power outages
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WAILUKU - Strong winds swayed power lines and brought them close enough to touch off a short-circuit and ignite a grass fire Thursday afternoon in an undeveloped portion of the Maui Lani subdivision near the intersection of Kaahumanu Avenue and Maui Lani Parkway.
The events occurred between 3:20 and 3:30 p.m.
Lawmaker calls for emergency session
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WAILUKU - West Maui state Rep. Angus McKelvey said he wants the Legislature to go into an emergency special session to deal with the state's $2.7 billion revenue shortfall and Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to furlough state workers beginning July 1.
