'BIRTHDAY BASH' FOR AIONA SET JUNE 11
HONOLULU - Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona will be on Maui for a "birthday bash" fundraiser next month.
The event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 11 at The Dunes at Maui Lani. Heavy pupu will be provided. Tickets cost $100.
For more information, call 283-6246.
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EMERGENCY STATION AT AIRPORT FUNDED
WASHINGTON - The state will receive $6.8 million for a new aircraft rescue and firefighting station at Molokai Airport, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye announced.
The facility will replace an existing station at the airport and will include soundproofing, space for two ARFF trucks, three dormitory rooms, a kitchen, a fitness room, a dining room and a watch alarm room. Construction is expected to start in September.
The grant comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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FARMERS SURVEYED ON WATER USAGE
WAILUKU - East Maui farmers and ranchers have until June 8 to complete a survey on agricultural water use in the area.
The survey by the Maui County Farm Bureau will provide data for the state Commission on Water Resource Management as it considers setting stream-flow standards for East Maui.
The farm bureau previously e-mailed the survey to farmers, ranchers and agricultural associations in the area. Anyone with questions about the survey may call MCFB Executive Director Warren Watanabe at 281-9718.
