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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.
Federal Rule Proposed to Protect Pacific Humpback Whale Habitat
Endangered Whales Threatened by Fishing Gear, Ship Strikes, Oil Spills
Mā‘alaea Mauka Brush Fire Now 100% Contained
The Māʻalaea Mauka brush fire that started last week Wednesday, Oct. 2, is now 100% contained as of this morning, according to Maui fire officials.
Maui Fair Attendance on Par With Last Year
Thousands of fair goers spent the weekend exploring the grounds of the 97th Maui Fair, which offered four days of family fun and entertainment at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
Health Advisory Urges Public to Stop Vaping
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health today issued a health advisory urging everyone to stop vaping, no matter the substance or source, until current nationwide investigations are complete.
72-Acre Travaasa Hāna in East Maui Gets New Owners
Mani Brothers Real Estate Group purchased the 72-acre Travaasa Hāna resort in East Maui for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was completed on Sept. 26.
From Front Street to the Fair, Organizers Spread Message of “Aloha ‘Āina”
Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope say the project would desecrate sacred land, while supporters say it would bring research and economic opportunities.
Haleakalā Off-Roading Impacts Six Silverswords, Damages Trail, Threatens Endangered Animals
As each day passes the potential penalties keep multiplying for the suspects or suspects who went off-roading on Haleakala National Park property earlier this week.
Maui Fair Opening Day Attendance Ahead of Last Year, More Family Fun This Weekend
Day two of the 97th Maui Fair gets underway tonight with gates opening at 5 p.m.
BREAKING: UH Maui College Closed For the Day Following Threat
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus in Kahului is closed for the remainder of the day after a threat was received by the campus early this morning.
4 p.m. Update: Mā‘alaea Mauka Fire Remains 90% Contained
Firefighters have gained 90% containment on the 4,100-acre Māʻalaea Mauka wildfire as of 10:30 this morning.
Homeless Man Arrested for Wailuku Arson Fire
A homeless man was arrested and charged with second degree arson in connection with a three to four acre brush fire reported on Wednesday, Oct. 2, near the entrance of Sandhills Estates in Wailuku.
Photo Gallery: The 97th Annual Maui Fair Parade and Opening Fair Day
Maui Now has all the latest images for those of you who couldn’t make the parade or opening day of the Maui Fair today. Please enjoy!
Kingsnake Turned In Under Amnesty
A live California kingsnake was turned in to the Honolulu Zoo under the state’s Amnesty Program at about noon on Tuesday, Oct. 1st.
Bernard Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Second Degree Murder of “Mo” Monsalve
Monsalve was 46 years old when she was last seen on Jan. 12, 2014, at Brown’s residence in Wailuku. Brown was her ex-boyfriend at the time.
Mā‘alaea Mauka Wildfire on Maui 70% Contained
The Māʻalaea Mauka brush fire has consumed 4,100 acres and has been contained 70 percent as of noon today, the Maui Fire Department reports. The Honoapiʻilani Highway was also reopened to traffic after a temporary closure that started at around 10:45 a.m. while crews built up a berm to prevent the fire from encroaching onto the highway.
Honoapi‘ilani Re-Opened After Temporary Closure Between Mile 11 and Ukumehame
The Honoapiʻilani Highway has re-opened to traffic in both directions after a temporary closure that started at around 10:45 a.m. while crews built up a berm to prevent the fire from encroaching onto the highway.
Man Charged with Terroristic Threatening for Machete Incident on Kahekili Highway
A 37-year-old man was arrested for terroristic threatening following an altercation involving a machete on the Kahekili Highway in Waiheʻe on Wednesday night.
Parade to Kick Off 97th Maui Fair
The 97th Maui Fair will open with a traditional parade today. The parade takes place at 4:30 p.m. starting at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College along Kaʻahumanu Avenue and ending at the entrance to Maehara Baseball Stadium on Kanaloa Avenue. The Fairground will open 5 p.m.
