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Lehua Island Restoration Project Nears Two Year Anniversary
The population of Pacific Rats on tiny Lehua Island, off Kaua‘i’s west coast remains extremely low, two years after three applications of a rodenticide to clear them out of the State Seabird Sanctuary.
First of Two Paul Simon Maui Concerts Tonight
The first of two Paul Simon concerts takes place on Maui tonight at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion.
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Threatened Green Sea Turtle Habitat
The lawsuit alleges a failure to protect green sea turtle habitat, which plaintiffs argue face threats from sea-level rise, plastic pollution and warming.
Road OPEN: Small Brush Fires Along Honoapiʻilani Hwy
Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions. It was closed for over an hour between 3:20 and 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, while crews worked to put out several small brush fires from Māʻalaea to Ukumehame.
Viewing Tips for Peak of Perseid Meteor Shower Tonight
The Perseid meteor shower is upon us. It is the most famous and active meteor shower of the year with up to 80 meteors an hour leaving long trails across the sky. Best viewing…
Wailea Picked by AARP Fans as Top Second Honeymoon Destination
The Wailea area of Maui was named among the top 12 list of top locations for a second honeymoon destination, according to a list compiled by AARP.
Hawaiian Airlines to Launch New Maui to Las Vegas Flights in December
Hawaiian Airlines will begin four-times-weekly service between Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG) and Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport (LAS) on December 15.
Mop-up Underway for Three Maui Fires, Kīhei Fire Burns 270 Acres
Maui firefighters continued work today to mop up perimeter areas and fully contained a brush fire in Kihei that consumed an estimated 270 acres, the Maui Fire Department reported as of 3 p.m. Monday.
No Tsunami Threat After 4+ Hawaiʻi Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 4.3 (preliminary magnitude 4.4) earthquake reported at 4:42 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 offshore of Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island.
Three Fires Burn Nearly 100 Acres on Maui
Maui firefighters are working to extinguish three separate brush fires that broke out on Sunday.
Waikapū Woman Suffers Fatal Injuries in Honoapiʻilani Rollover Crash
The operator of the Honda Accord was identified, following notification of next of kin, as Aliya HUE SING, described as a (24) twenty-four-year-old female from Waikapū.
Maui Wins West Regional Title, Advance to Little League World Series
The Central East Maui All-Stars defeated Sunnyside, Arizona, 4-1 on Saturday to secure the Little League West Regional title. The regional game was played in San Bernardino, California.
Honoapiʻilani Highway Now OPEN Following Traffic Fatality
UPDATE: HONOAPIILANI HWY IS NOW OPEN as of 8:20 p.m. 8.10.19. The road was closed earlier this evening following a fatal rollover traffic accident reported in Ukumehame at around 5:30 p.m.
Lahainaluna Student Attends Future Farmers of America Leadership Conference
Kahealani Garcia, a junior, and Chapter Secretary for the Future Farmers of America at Lahainaluna High School participated in the 2019 Washington Leadership Conference from July 15 to 21, 2019 in Washington D.C.
Maui Forest Bird Research: Two Species Are Critically Imperiled
A new interagency monitoring report on Hawaiian forest birds indicates that remaining populations of kiwikiu and ‘ākohekohe are in rapid decline.
14th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula Competition Sept. 14
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the 14th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula, Maui’s only adult hula competition, happening on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Introduced Tilapia Invade Nāpali Coast on Kaua‘i
Thousands of black-chin tilapia have invaded near-shore waters in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park on Kaua‘i.
“Donut Boy” From Florida Makes Delivery to Maui Police
A Florida boy on a mission to thank every officer in America, visited the Maui Police Department on Wednesday with a special delivery of donuts.
Last of Proceeds from A&B Maui Ag Land Sale Invested
Alexander & Baldwin invested the final proceeds from the sale last year of Maui agricultural lands, according to the company’s second quarter 2019 report.
Old Lahaina Prison Wall Repairs Slated for Completion Before Year’s End
On June 15th of last year, a vehicle crashed into the exterior wall, damaging a buttress before leaving the scene. The damage scattered the coral blocks, which were originally part of the fort at Lahaina Harbor.
