Category Archives: Maui News

Outstanding Older American Awards

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Maui County has named two citizens for their 2018 Outstanding Older American Award. Congratulations to Clara Felix of Kihei and William Kinaka of Wailuku.

Clara has been a dedicated volunteer for the past 15 years. She has volunteered for such organizations as Pacific Whale Foundation, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, and the National Kidney Foundation among many others!

William has been a volunteer for the past 39 years. He has been a volunteer to such organizations as Boy Scouts of America, Maui Adult Day Care Centers, Maui Judicial Court System, and Bank of Hawaii just to name a few.

This award is part of the May Older Americans celebration. The awards ceremony was on May 10th. Congratulations again to you both!

Wailea Retains Top Spot

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Wailea is the top rated destination for visitors according to Expedia.com. This is the second year Wailea has held the top spot.

More than 4,600 destinations were reviewed. Kihei was ranked 23rd and Lahaina was ranked 24th. Reviewers voted on Expedia throughout 2017.

Congratulations on all the cities that were recognized!

Maui Business Continues As Usual

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Concerned about the Big Island volcanic activity?  Find out more at www.hawaiicounty.gov. Here you can find eruption updates, as well as an informational map.

Lahaina Bypass Update

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The Lahaina bypass will now be known as Route 3000 according to an announcement made by the Department of Transportation. A common name will be given at a later date.

As of May 11th, the Southern Connector Road will be open. Maalaea bound traffic will no longer have to be routed up Kai Hele Ku Street. Delineators were installed on Keane Street to keep traffic flowing onto the Honoapiilani Highway. Traffic was backing up due to drivers stopping at the intersection.

Maui Bus has reported a 10 to 12 min saving in time on the once one-hour run. We will keep you updated on any new developments as they become available.

National Merit Scholar

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Congratulations Laney Flanagan! Laney, a Maui High School Senior, has won the National Merit Scholarship. Laney was chosen from 15,000 finalists! She is the lucky recipient of  $2,500 to help offset some of her college expenses.

Selection is based on academics, grades, subject difficulty, testings, and leadership qualities. These things along with a letter of recommendation and an essay are judged by a committee.

Laney plans on majoring in chemistry. We are sure she will succeed in whatever field she chooses. Congratulations again!