#Honolulu

The weigh-ins for Champions III were held at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on Friday, March 11 at 2pm. Here are videos of the weigh-ins as well as pre-fight interviews with Maui fighters 170 State Title Contender Jordan Kekino and 185lb World Title Challenger and Main Event, Dylan Clay.

By Lisa Teichner Dylan Clay is the current 170lb X-1 Champion and has yet to defend his belt, so why is his upcoming fight against Oahu’s Falaniko Vitale for the 185lb Championship Belt? This was one of the questions we wanted to know the answer to. Clay answers this question and shares his thoughts on […]

Norman Vares, 2010 candidate for South Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, my name is Norman Vares.  I’m a life-time resident of Kihei.  I’m a retired self-employer.  I had a business on Maui that employed over 100 people at times.  The key issues in my race would be jobs–we need jobs, and it’s not going to be an […]

The county parks department hosts an informational meeting tonight to discuss dog parks.  Guest speakers will provide information on the establishment of dog parks, maintenance, and non-profit fundraising.  The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Waikapu Community Center. The public is invited to attend and provide input on establishing dog parks and dog park […]

August 12, 2010 – 3:43 p.m. EVENT:  The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui and the Big Island Summits until 6 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010.  EFFECTS:  Winds are expected to be in the 30-35 mph range with higher gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS:  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN […]

August 11, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENT:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the WIND ADVISORY for the SUMMIT of HALEAKALA in effect until 6:00 p.m. this evening. EFFECTS:  A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE […]

Big Island police arrested three people during a meth bust early Monday morning.  Puna police recovered 52 grams of crystal methamphetamine or ice, approximately $1,800 in cash, and drug paraphernalia including glass pipes, a digital scale and re-sealable plastic bags, during a search of a vehicle on Pahoa Village Road.  30-year-old Joshua Kaahu of Honolulu […]

(August 4, 2010 – 8:00 a.m.)  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for SOUTH FACING SHORES of ALL ISLANDS in effect until 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. EFFECTS:  Surf […]

Alaska Airlines will inaugurate nonstop service between Honolulu and Bellingham, Washington in five months.  The first-ever scheduled flight between the two destinations begins Jan. 7, 2011. The route is expected to open up travel to Northwestern Washington and the Lower mainland of British Columbia.  “Alaska Airlines is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home. So […]

A federal judge has ordered a jury trial in the suit alleging the wrongful death of an inmate who died while in police custody on Maui.  47-year-old Dennis Wereb died September 28, 2008 while being held at the two-cell Lahaina station.  Wereb was arrested for terroristic threatening after police received a report that a man […]

June 29, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. EVENT:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui in effect until 6:00 p.m. Friday.  A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. EFFECTS:  Strengthening high pressure north of the islands is bringing east winds 25 […]

The Fall football game between the University of Hawaii and USC will go on as scheduled following a decision issued by the NCAA committee. Initially the NCAA granted penalties against the Trojans football team which included a ban on the 13th game exception for teams traveling to Hawaii. The committee agreed to postpone the ban […]

(Update: 8:15 a.m. 5/21/10) May 21, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENT:   The National Weather Service in Honolulu has CANCELED the WIND ADVISORY for MAUI COUNTY. EFFECTS:  Winds at Haleakala summit have diminished to under 30 mph, the threshold for a wind advisory. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:   PERSONS SHOULD REMAIN CAUTIOUS OF THE DIMINISHING WINDS. (Update: […]

Several small children suffered minor injuries when they were lifted from the ground by a dust devil.  The incident was reported earlier today at Makaha Elementary School on the island of Oahu. A preliminary Local Storm Report from the National Weather Service notes that eyewitnesses reported the incident.  Emergency managers in Honolulu reported 60 mile […]

March 10, 2010 – 4:00 p.m. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has EXTENDED the WIND ADVISORY for MAUI COUNTY and is now in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Trade winds will be sustained near 30 mph with frequent gusts to near 50 mph […]

A 4.4 magnitude quake rattled the Big Island Monday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.  Readings from the Hawaii Volcano Observatory were slightly higher, measuring the quake at a 4.5 magnitude tremor.  The earthquake was reported at 6:30 p.m. 13 miles south west of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii on the eastern slopes of Mauna Kea.  There […]

Continental Airlines begins new flights from Los Angeles and Orange County to Maui and a flight between Orange County and Honolulu on Sunday, March 7. “We are excited to launch more service to Hawaii,” said Jim Compton, Continental’s executive vice president of marketing.  “The new flights to Maui complement our existing service to Honolulu, providing […]

Ed Case will officially file papers today, (Thursday, March 4, 2010) for re-election to the U. S. House of Representatives in the upcoming May 22nd special election. Case is expected to file at 2 p.m. at the Hawaii Office of Elections in Pearl City and will be joined by his wife, Audrey, and supporters. Case served Hawaii […]

A red flag warning has been extended through Wednesday afternoon for the leeward portions of all islands.  A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures prompted the warning.  Strong and gusty trades and a dry stable atmosphere are expected to persist into tomorrow. EVENTS:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended […]

By Wendy Osher The legislative Committee on Human Services will hold an informational briefing on Maui Thursday afternoon (February 25, 2010) to discuss planned cuts at the State Department of Human Services. Under the Plan, the State’s Eligibility Processing Operations Division would consolidate facilities in Honolulu and Hilo, where the greatest number of workers are […]