The newly indicted case charges Saito with his escape from the Hawaii State Hospital, as well as four new counts of Identity Theft in the First Degree

April 22nd, 2018 marks the 48th year of World Earth Day celebrations demonstrating support and awareness of environmental protection. On and around this date there are many beach clean-ups scheduled around Maui.

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Sponsored Content Provided by: Maverick Helicopters Haleakalā Crater, located in the southeast portion of Maui, has captivated visitors since the Polynesians arrived in approximately 450 AD. Over the centuries, this massive dormant volcano has served as the house of the sun, a cattle ranch, military training facility and observatory. It is also home to a... Read more »

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A live skunk was captured early this morning. The Plant Quarantine Branch records indicate that this is the first skunk captured in the state.

Shan S. Tsutsui announces his resignation as Lieutenant Governor, effective Jan. 31, 2018.

Hawaiʻi State Hospital escapee Randall Saito arrived on Oʻahu on Wednesday afternoon aboard a non-commercial flight in the custody of federal marshals.

‘I’iwi have been making a rare appearance in residential areas Upcountry.

Fire crews on Maui responded to a structure fire at Kahului Elementary School on Friday night, reported shortly before 10 p.m.

The Airport Access Rd (380) in Kahului is partially closed between Pakaula St and Puʻunēnē Ave due to a cement spill.

ʻĪao Valley State Monument will reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, following completion of a second phase of slope stabilization to the stream areas in the park that were damaged by a massive flood event in September 2016. The park was originally expected to reopen by Dec. 16, 2017.

Sources tell Maui Now that a man who escaped from the Hawaiʻi State Hospital was only on Maui for a short while before boarding another flight for the mainland

See’s Candies, will reopen on Thursday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 for the holidays at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in its former location.

For one night each year, The Lahaina Town Action Committee and the Office of Economic Development host a family-friendly event for Maui residents and visitors. On Oct. 31, Front Street transforms into a giant Halloween Party, filled with family-friendly activities, live music, and one of the world’s most unique displays of ghosts, ghouls, and much... Read more »