Maui Weekly

Before he was elected mayor of the City and County of Honolulu in 2005, Mufi Hannemann had, as the saying goes, worn many different hats. The Honolulu-born mayor’s resume includes an array of job titles, including city councilman, nonprofit director, corporate executive, high school basketball coach and appointed assistant to four U.S. presidents. Full Story »

Maui Coastal Land Trust (MCLT) and the Erdman family, owners of ‘Ulupalakua Ranch, recently announced a historic land preservation agreement that ensures that nearly 12,000 acres along the leeward slopes of Haleakalā will continue as a working ranch and wildlife habitat. Full Story »

An angel tree to benefit A Keiki’s Dream has been established within the Kahului Town/‘Āina o Kane Sales Information Center at Maui Mall. “We hope mall patrons will select items from the angel tree that will help A Keiki’s Dream fulfill the dreams of children in crisis,” said Executive Director Darby Gill. Full Story »

Makawao Public Library will offer Christmas programs and a book sale in December. Admission is free. On Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, “A Dr. Seuss Christmas,” will be presented in conjunction with the Makawao Merchant’s Association’s Annual Christmas Celebration. The event will feature a Dr. Full Story »

The Maui Humane Society (MHS) has teamed with nearly 3,500 shelters from around the world to participate in the annual “Home 4 the Holidays” pet adoption campaign through Jan. 4, 2010. The Maui shelter’s goal is to find forever homes for 250 animals in need. To date, MHS has completed 77 successful adoptions and needs your help to make or break the goal. Full Story »

Due to high surf and dangerous shore break conditions, Maui County announced an additional day of closure for Baldwin Beach and Ho‘okipa Beach parks. Both parks will be closed again on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Ocean safety officers reported afternoon waves at 25 to 30 feet at Ho‘okipa today.   Waves at Peahi were observed to be 40 feet and D. T. Full Story »

Munekiyo & Hiraga, a planning consultancy and project management firm located in Wailuku, will hold a public on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kamali‘i Elementary School cafeteria to introduce a set of preliminary alternatives for a new transmission line route. Full Story »