Daily Archives: July 2nd, 2009
State judge blocks Lingle furlough plan
Posted in Maui news
HONOLULU (AP) - A state judge has blocked Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle from forcing public employees to take three unpaid days off per month.
First Circuit Court Judge Karl K. Sakamoto issued a preliminary injunction Thursday. He ruled that the governor's failure to bargain with unions denied them their constitutional rights.
The monthly furloughs were to start this month.
COUNTY / IN BRIEF
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Man's body recovered below Kahakuloa cliff
WAILUKU - A man's body was recovered Wednesday from rocks below a cliff in Kahakuloa, police said.
Police were working to identify the body, which was spotted about noon.
The body was in an area where police found a pickup truck belonging to a 57-year-old Lahaina man who was reported missing after he didn't return home Sunday evenin.
Maui leaders ’surprised’ by veto threat
Posted in Maui news
WAILUKU - Some Maui state lawmakers and Maui Memorial Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Wesley Lo said they were surprised that Gov. Linda Lingle had put a bill to provide more independence to state hospitals on her list of potential vetoes.
Brush fire burns 7 acres
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FIRST PHOTO: A firefighter hoses down flames in a Kihei field between Hope Chapel and Lokelani Intermediate School along Piilani Highway on Wednesday afternoon. The brush fire was reported at 3:05 p.m. and burned 7 acres before it was declared under control shortly before 4 p.m., said county spokeswoman Mahina Martin.
Demand for firecrackers too low for local sellers
Posted in Maui news
WAILUKU - For the second year in a row, there will be less pop in Maui's Fourth of July celebrations because county retailers will not be selling firecrackers.
"This year, nobody brought in any firecrackers. None, zero. The demand is not there," said Capt. Val Martin of the Maui County Fire Prevention Bureau.
Paniolo Parade set for Saturday in Makawao
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MAKAWAO - Cowboys and cowgirls, floats, the Isle of Maui Pipe Band, classic cars, roaring Harley-Davidson motorcycles and a paniolo riding a 1,700-pound Texas longhorn steer named Mufasa.
They will be some of the highlights of the 44th annual Paniolo Parade on Saturday, according to Theresa Thompson, the event director.
The parade starts at 9 a..