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Maui Man Arrested for Negligent Homicide, Excessive Speed, DUI Following Fatal Kīhei Crash

The Mustang crashed through construction fencing at the old Maui Lu site, and continued out of control, rolling over and coming to rest upside down, landing 15 feet atop a pile of lumber.  A 38-year-old Wailuku man was arrested for negligent homicide, driving under the influence and excessive speeding after fleeing the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash in Kīhei early this morning.

Fatal Accident South Kīhei Road by Old Maui Lu

Maui police are on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident on South Kīhei Road near the old Maui Lu site.

Honoapiʻilani Accident Near Tunnel

Maui police are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway near the “Pali” tunnel. 

Ball Python Run Over by Passing Motorist in Hilo Survives

A live non-venomous ball python is being safeguarded by the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture in Hilo after it was reportedly run over by a vehicle Thursday night on a side road near Old Airport Road.

Mayor: Maui Will Not Withdraw Supreme Court Appeal in Lahaina Injection Well Case

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino says the County of Maui will not withdraw its appeal of the Lahaina injection well case from consideration by the US Supreme Court.

Mālama Wao Akua 2019: Celebrating the Native Species of Maui Nui

In the Mālama Wao Akua 2019 exhibition, Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center collaborated with East Maui Watershed Partnership to present an art exhibition that aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting Maui Nui’s native species.

VIDEO: Waiheʻe Elementary School Spreads the Aloha

Kamehameha Schools Maui senior, William Thompson, completed his senior project at Waiheʻe Elementary School by creating art with positive messages and painting them on the restroom stall doors. The idea was conceptualized…

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks!

The Orionid meteor shower is upon us! It has been active since September 23 and goes until November 27th but the peak is coming up this …

Ross Opens Third Maui Store, New Anchor Tenant at Lahaina Gateway

Lahaina Gateway shopping center in West Maui welcomed new anchor tenant Ross Dress for Less over the weekend.  The discount retailer has taken over the former OfficeMax location, debuting an 18,620 square foot store that marks its third location on Maui.

Judge Kelsey Kawano Appointed to Maui’s Circuit Court

Maui Judge Kelsey Kawano has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit. The judicial office has been vacant since the retirement of Circuit Judge Joseph E. Cardoza in June 2019.

Maui’s Ke Kula ‘O Pi‘ilani Moves Forward Under New Leadership

Ke Kula ‘O Pi’ilani, Maui’s first private Hawaiian immersion school, moves forward in the 2019-2020 school year, under a recent restructure in organization.

Mahi Pono Potatoes to Debut at Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival on Maui

Mahi Pono, LLC on Maui will pre-harvest about 90 pounds of heirloom potato crops for the upcoming Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival, taking place this weekend on Maui. 

Three Maui Mariners Rescued from Boat in Distress

The mariners, all described as in their 60s, were spearfishing in the area when they ran into engine trouble, according to Maui Fire Services Chief Rylan Yatsushiro.

Upcoming Wet Season to Eliminate Current Drought in Hawai‘i

The existing drought conditions are expected to be eliminated by the end of the wet season, which runs from October 2019 through April of 2020.

Witness to Mall Machete Slaying Describes “Brutal” Attack

Witness Kyle Keoho said, “He comes in with a machete and then he starts like threatening us in like some weird mafia… (saying) ‘You guys are aliens. I’ve been sending them to the moon,’ or ‘You guys are the demons. I send them to the moon.’ Then he yells out his name and chops him in his neck,” according to Keoho who witnessed his friend fall to the ground.

‘Groundbreaking’ Footage Shows Whales Blowing Bubbles to Catch Fish

New videos of humpback whales blowing bubbles are providing “novel insights” into how whales capture their prey.

Maui’s Kurt Suzuki Headed to World Series with Nationals

Maui’s Kurt Suzuki is headed to the World Series for the first time in his 13-year major league career.

Flash Flood Watch for O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau

“Increased moisture along a weak frontal boundary combined with instability aloft will greatly enhance the chance for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and flash flooding,” during the flood watch period.

Jollibee “Home of the Famous Chickenjoy” Coming to Maui Marketplace

Jollibee, a popular fast-food chain in the Philippines, will be opening a restaurant at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului.

Register for the Maui Family YMCA Youth Triathlon!

The Maui Family YMCA promotes active participation in the sports of swimming, biking, and running. It is our hope that this event will foster increased…
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