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How to Reduce the Negative Impacts of Tourism
How should the county/state/tourism industry reduce or limit the negative impacts of tourism while keeping the economic benefits?
Wailuku Man Indicted on Murder Charge, Pleads Not Guilty
Twenty-six-year-old Aaron Wilsey pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a new charge of second degree murder after being indicted by a Maui Grand Jury on Aug. 9, 2019.
Maui Officer Investigated on Allegations of Attempted Perjury
Maui police have launched a criminal investigation against one of its own officers into allegations of attempted perjury, first degree hindering prosecution and witness tampering. Police say the officer involved has been with the department for four years.
Attempted Murder Investigation: Kehalani, Maui
Maui police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a male suspect allegedly drove his car towards a police car.
27-Year-Old Woman Reports Being Bitten by Shark at Kealakekua Bay
A female swimmer was reportedly bitten by a shark this morning on the Napoʻopoʻo side of the bay in West Hawaiʻi.
Applications Now Open for Kahului Lani Senior Affordable Rentals
Applications are now being accepted for the first phase of the Kahului Lani affordable rental housing complex for seniors in Kahului. The first phase includes 82 low income rental units for seniors age 55 and older.
New Maui Traffic Cameras Set to Go Online in Next Two Weeks
New traffic cameras recently installed at 10 key intersections on Maui, will be accessible for viewing via the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation’s GoAkamai.org website within the next two weeks, HDOT officials tell Maui Now.
Maui Little League Team Advances in World Series After 6-0 Win
The Central East Maui little league team from Wailuku, Maui defeated Elizabeth, N.J. today in a 6-0 victory, advancing for a second time in the World Series event taking place this week in Williamsport, Pa.
Mokulele Plane Skids Off Runway at Kapalua, Maui
A Mokulele plane skidded off the runway in Kapalua late Sunday morning.
Hawaiian Practitioner Seeks to Intervene in Proposal for Drone Landing Strip on Lāna‘i
Attorneys for Lānaʻi resident Solomon “Sol” Pili Kaho‘ohalahala filed a petition last week to intervene in the Lānaʻi Planning Commission “use determination” proceeding involving a request to use agricultural land as a take-off and landing strip for unmanned aircrafts.
Kalani Pe‘a to Headline Benefit for Hale Makua Health Services
Two-time Grammy Award winner, Kalani Peʻa, will headline Hale Makua Health Services’ annual fundraiser, Kōkua for Kupuna.
Whale-Sized Fun for Maui Children at Sea
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Keiki Whalewatch program is offered to create an impactful and interactive learning experience for future generations.
Proposed Budget Amendment Seeks Affordable Rentals in West Maui
Mayor Michael Victorino submitted a proposed budget amendment on Thursday for the County of Maui fiscal 2020 budget that aims to pave the way for a 100 percent affordable housing project in West Maui.
Access to Hawaiian Immersion Education is now a Constitutionally Protected Right
In a decision Tuesday authored by Justice Richard Pollack, three justices ruled that access to Hawaiian Immersion Education is a constitutionally protected right.
$14 Million Sale Marks Maui’s Highest Closing So Far This Year
A beachfront custom “mega-mansion” overlooking the south shore of Maui sold today for $14 million, making it the island’s highest residential sale year to date.
New Details: Missing Woman Took Group Tour at Wai‘ānapanapa Prior to Disappearance
“A few days prior to Khiara’s disappearance, she took a group tour to Waiʻānapanapa Park. This is relevant because it shows that she took an interest in the park and probably intended to go back there on her own free will.”
Paul Simon Poetically Greets Maui with Music of Generations
Paul Simon, known for his lyrical savvy, shared a repertoire of music that began with the lyrics “The first thing I remember” from his popular 1980 hit “Late in the Evening.”
Six Separate Small Brush Fires Doused Overnight Along “Pali”
Maui firefighters doused six separate small brush fires along the “Pali” section of the Honoapiʻilani Highway overnight.
Hawai‘i Has Highest Monthly Child Care Co-Payment Fees
Hawaiʻi was ranked 33 on the list with a total score of 41.74. This included an Access rank of 21, a Quality rank of 43 and a rank of 37 for Resources and Economic Support compared to the other states and the District of Columbia.
1,200 Maui Kids Benefit from 7th Tools for School Drive
Maui United Way’s 7th Annual Tools for School Drive to benefit children in need on Maui was the most successful to date, according to organizers.





