California Man Dies, Found Unresponsive While Swimming off Lāna‘i

A 61-year-old visitor from Escondido, California, was pulled unresponsive from waters off of Lānaʻi on Tuesday afternoon.

Active Flow Slowly Producing Lava at Puna Geothermal Property

Fissures near Puna Geothermal Venture are active and producing lava slowly flowing onto the property.

Maui Crime May 13-19, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts

Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 18 vehicle thefts and 24 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from May 13-19, 2018.

Central Kīhei Water Shutdown, May 23

Customers in part of central Kīhei will be without water on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, while contractors work on a tie-in on Kanani Road.

Meteorologist Malika Dudley, Sister Emily Clearwater Interview With BBC World News

Maui Now Meteorologist, and Hilo native, Malika Dudley was interviewed on BBC World News this evening. She answers questions about the current concerns for residents on the Big Island, including the laze hazard. Her sister, Emily (Dudley) Clearwater…

Amber Heard to Receive 2018 Maui Film Festival Shining Star Award

Amber Heard will next star as “Mera” in James Wan’s Aquaman, opposite Jason Momoa.

“Laze” Hazard at Kīlauea Lava Ocean Entry

The Coast Guard is enforcing a Lava Entry Safety Zone for waters surrounding the the new lava entry into the Pacific Ocean at Mackenzie State Park in Lower Puna. 

2018 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Results

Among this year’s recipients, Keauhou took home four awards for their album I Ke Ko A Ke Au. Kapena, celebrated their first family album, Palena ‘Ole, taking home four awards.

ASB Opens Flagship Kahului Campus at Maui Business Park

The Kahului Campus is located in the Maui Business Park, across from Target and in front of Lowe’s Home Improvement at 150 Ho‘okele Street.

Explosive Eruption Sends Ash Cloud 7,000 ft High

A relatively small and brief explosive eruption occurred just before midnight (at approximately 11:58 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2018) with the ash cloud briefly reaching to near 7000 feet.

Hawai‘i Unemployment Rate, New Record of 2% in April

DLIR Director: “The 2.0 percent unemployment rate is the new historical lowest unemployment rate on record dating back to 1976, under current methodology.”

Alexander & Baldwin Names Carol Reimann as Vice President, A&B – Maui

Alexander & Baldwin today announced it has named Maui resident and business and government leader Carol Reimann as vice president, A&B-Maui, effective June 4.

New Fissure, 22nd Vent Located SE of Puna Geothermal

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has reported a new fissure 22, between fissures 19 and 20, in an area southeast of the Puna Geothermal Venture facility.

DOH Confirms First Case of Rat Lungworm on O‘ahu in 2018

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in a toddler from Central Oʻahu. The child became ill earlier this month…

Pacific Media Group Kahului Job Fair, May 19

Pacific Media Group will hold its 19th Summer Job Fair on Saturday, May 19, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center in Kahului.

Maui Company Fined for Unpermitted Construction at Olowalu Stream

The Commission on Water Resource Management fined the Olowalu Water Company, Inc. of Maui $1,500 for construction of a concrete dam/spillway without a permit.

Mariners Rescued, Sail Boat Sinks off Molokini

Two mariners were rescued from a grounded vessel off of Molokini Crater in Maui County waters on Wednesday night.

Larger Steam Driven Explosions Possible at Kīlauea Volcano

Authorities reflected upon the eruptive activity in 1924, saying it involved a series of explosions. Scientists say they are in it for the long haul.

Earthquake Causes Road Cracks, Structural Damage at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Building up to today’s steam explosion at the summit of Kīlauea, yesterday’s earthquake activity at the location caused noticeable damage.

BREAKING: Explosive Eruption at Kīlauea, 30,000 ft Ash Plume Expected

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an Explosive Eruption at Kīlauea’s Summit occurred this morning. The resulting ash plume was estimated to be 30,000 ft high
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