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6 More Mumps Cases on O‘ahu, One More on Kaua‘i
Hawaiʻi Health officials today confirmed 6 additional Oʻahu mumps cases, and one additional case on Kauaʻi, bringing the total number of cases in 2017 to 65.
Memorial Day in Hawai‘i: Cost of War, Sacrifices of Military Families
The cost of war, and sacrifices made by families of deployed servicemembers were topics discussed during a Memorial Day Service at the Kauaʻi Veterans Cemetery.
Seattle Couple Unharmed After Vehicle Takes 40 Foot Plunge
Crews from the Maui Fire Department conducted a high-angle rescue on Friday afternoon in Kahakuloa after a vehicle went off the roadway and down a 40 foot cliff
Feenstra and Yogi Honored as Maui’s 2017 Outstanding Older Americans
Maui residents Cornelis Feenstra and Yaemi Yogi were recognized as the winners of the 2017 Outstanding Older Americans awards.
Gabbard Encourages Kīhei Charter Graduates to ‘Live Aloha’ in Keynote Address
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard delivered keynote remarks at Kīhei Charter’s 16th Commencement, to recognize their largest graduating class since its founding in 2001.
Maui to Get $1M in Federal Funds for Head Start
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. will receive an HHS grant of $1,047,514 to help fund 13 Head Start centers on Maui and Moloka‘i.
“Blossoms for the Brave” Lei-Making to Honor Veterans
The public is invited to participate in a community lei-making event on the front lawn of the County Building today, Friday, May 26, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon. The free event, co-hosted by Kaunoa Senior Services, the Department of Housing and Human Concerns and the Office of Mayor Alan Arakawa, is intended to gather […]
Kishimoto Named New Hawai‘i Superintendent of Schools
The State of Hawaiʻi Board of Education has selected Christina Kishimoto, Ph.D. as the incoming Superintendent to lead the Hawaiʻi Department of Education.
Hōkūle‘a Homeward Bound: Final Leg of Worldwide Voyage Begins
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed from Tautira Wednesday morning on the final leg of the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage, sailing home to Hawaiʻi.
Hirono Out of Surgery and “Doing Okay”
US Senator Mazie Hirono is “out of surgery and doing okay” according to a Twitter message issued by staff members this morning.
Hawai‘i’s Economy on Path to Moderate Growth
We are on track to see more than 9 million visitors this year, and we expect to see our construction industry accelerate our economic growth.
Makawao Man Airlifted from 30-Foot Waterfall at Makamaka‘ole Gulch
A 20-year-old Makawao man was airlifted to safety after he was unable to climb back up a 30-foot waterfall in the Makamakaʻole Gulch area of Kahakuloa on Monday
Hirono to Undergo Treatment for Kidney Cancer
Sen. Hirono’s diagnosis was made after a routine pre-operative physical for her eye surgery, indicating kidney cancer, that is also present in her seventh rib.
Kai Lenny’s Quest to Save our Seas
Maui’s multi-sport phenom, Kai Lenny, is crossing all of the channels in the Islands on multiple crafts to raise awareness for the environment. The project…
VOTE: Francisco Porcella’s GoPro of the World Clip
Who knew one could drop in at Maverick’s, slip and almost fall, then end up making the wave sitting down? Francisco Porcella did just that on February 6th…
PHOTOS: Dakine Reopens Original Paʻuwela Store
From it’s inception in the heart of Maui’s surf community in 1979, Dakine has been a prominent fixture in the islands. Founded by Rob Kaplan, the brand was b…
Imaikalani Devault Nabs Wave Of The Day In Rangiroa
The WSL Rangiroa Pro, a QS 1000 event kicked off with a bang on Monday. The right-hand reef break offered plenty of scoring potential with clean head-high wav..
Cyrus Sutton’s “Island Earth” Movie Premiere in Hali’imaile
Pro surfer turned award-winning director, Cyrus Sutton, recently premiered his latest film Island Earth in Hali’imaile. The thirty-four year old from San Die…
Comedian Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure – Hawaiʻi Five-0
Eddie Izzard will perform Friday, March 10 in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m.
No Water at Kīpahulu Until Further Notice
In the next few months, the leak will be identified and repaired. Long-term, the park has plans to replace the water system in the next two years.
