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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…
Mall Restroom Machete Murder Trial Begins Jury Selection Today
Jury selection began today for Kumulipo Sylva, the man standing trial for the near decapitation of Eduardo Alejandro “Alex” Cerezo with a machete at a mall bathroom on Maui last year.
Holy Guacamole! Kula Avocado Gets Guinness Record for Heaviest
An avocado grown on Maui has broken the record for the heaviest one grown according to an Officially Amazing certificate issued by Guinness World Records.
Hawai‘i Ranks in Top 25 States Leading the Charge on Renewable Energy
Hawaiʻi is among the top 25 states leading the charge on renewable energy, according to a new study compiled by finance website, SmartAsset.
Photo Gallery: The 11th Annual Paddle for Life
Maui Now takes the weekend to highlight some images from this year’s 11th Annual Paddle for Life event. Please enjoy!
PMG West Maui Job Fair This Saturday
The West Maui Job Fair takes place this Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Outlets of Maui, Oceanfront in Lahaina.
Stranded Woman Rescued From 50-Foot Cliff at Maliko, Maui
The woman was reportedly walking along the shoreline in the bay when the tide came in. “She decided to climb the steep cliff-side trail to make her way back.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Memory of Maui’s Danny Mateo
These are the dates of the services for former Maui County Council Chairman Danny Mateo, who died on Sept. 24, 2019, at the age of 68. He served as a County Council member for 12 years from 2002 through 2013, eight as Council Chair. He recently retired as County Clerk.
Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum, Oct. 15-16
Maui County and the Maui Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum, Oct. 15 and 16 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Flood Notifications Through Friday Afternoon
A flood warning is in effect for the island of Oʻahu until 7:30 a.m. due to heavy rain over west Oʻahu. A flash flood watch is also in effect for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu through this afternoon.
Join the Monk Seal Count & Ridge to Reef Events
Please join NOAA Fisheries in our 2nd Annual Main Hawaiian Islands Monk Seal Count event. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th, 2019, 9AM – 12PM, and we want your help!…
Lawsuit Alleges Failure to Protect Hawai‘i Cauliflower Coral
The Center reports that “Cauliflower coral coverage around Hawaiʻi declined by 36 percent from 1999 to 2012, and current conditions are expected to worsen that decline.”
Maui’s Latest Little Fire Ant Infestation Discussed
The Waihe‘e infestation is the fourteenth detection of little fire ants on the Valley Isle since 2009 and the second detection on Maui this year
Pacific Whale Foundation Spots Its First Whale of the Season
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Spirit spotted its first whale of the season this morning, Oct. 9, 2019 at exactly 11 a.m. The spotting was made in the ʻAuʻau Channel between Maui and Lānaʻi by PWF Captain Chris Walsh during a private Ocean Camp charter.
Nine Maui Hawaiian Cultural Programs Get HTA Funding
A total of nine Hawaiian cultural programs in Maui County were awarded funding through the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
INTERVIEW: Lei Nāhonoapi‘ilani – Songs of West Maui
In celebration of newly-released songbook, “Lei Nāhonoapiʻilani: Songs of West Maui,” Maui’s best entertainers, vocalists, musicians, kumu hula, and hālau…
Windward Hotel Near Kahului Airport Proposed for Completion in 2023
The applicant, R.D. Olson Development, says the hotel will primarily serve users of the Kahului Airport, as well as others requiring accommodation in Central Maui.
Maui Pre-Trial Felon Fails to Return to Maui Jail
Sheriffs on Maui are searching for pre-trial felon Richard Kealoha-Kaauwai. Kealoha-Kaauwai was issued a court ordered temporary, 3-day release to attend to a personal matter.
7th Rat Lungworm Case of 2019 Confirmed in Visitor to Hawai‘i Island
A case of rat lungworm disease was confirmed in an adult visitor to Hawai‘i Island, bringing to seven the total amount of confirmed cases of angiostrongyliasis in Hawai‘i so far this year.
Target to Hire 1,000 Seasonal Team Members in Hawai‘i
National retailer, Target plans to hire more than 1,000 seasonal team members in Hawaiʻi this holiday season. The first of two national hiring events will take place in each Target store this weekend, Oct. 11-13, 2019.
