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Kaupakalua Road Closed, Downed Utility Pole
Kaupakalua Road is closed in both directions between South Holokai Road and Hāna Highway due to a downed utility pole that is completely across the roadway.
WWE Hall-of-Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan Meets Maui Fans
WWE Hall-of-Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan made an appearance at Maui Comics & Collectibles in Kahului today as part of the store’s 4th of July festivities.
Visitor Pulled Unresponsive From Waters in Mākena, Maui
A 65-year-old man from China was pulled unresponsive from waters at Oneloa “Big Beach” in Mākena on Wednesday evening.
Maui Fireworks Display in Lahaina, Safety Reminders
Public fireworks displays are planned on July 4th from an offshore barge along Front Street in Lahaina at 8 p.m.; and at the 26th Annual Lānaʻi Pineapple Festival at Dole Park on Lānaʻi on July 6th at 8:30 p.m.
Kahului Fire Scorches 5 Acres, Under Active Investigation
Fire officials say passing motorists called 9-1-1 to report smoke and flames observed along with people running out of the bushes where the fire was seen.
Schatz Discusses Climate Change, Appropriations at Maui Town Hall
Sen. Schatz provided a detailed update on Climate Change, as well as advances in telemedicine, the US Census, border concerns and highlights on appropriations.
Hurricane Barbara Has Likely Peaked in Intensity
Barbara is expected to degenerate into a post-tropical low by the time the cyclone moves into the Central Pacific basin.
BREAKING: Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Confirmed in Single Tree on Maui
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death was recently detected in a single tree on private property in East Maui. The lone ʻōhiʻa tree is 15-20 feet tall and 8-10 inches in diameter
Lawsuit Aims Force EPA to Issue Asbestos Rule
A group of Attorney Generals filed a lawsuit against the US Environmental Protection Agency for failure to initiate rulemaking to help regulate asbestos.
Maui Fourth of July DUI Enforcement
Starting this Thursday, July 4, 2019 and continuing through the weekend, the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will be conducting sobriety check points
Barriers Installed After Vandalism at Kaniakapūpū Ruins
After at least two incidents of vandalism at the Kaniakapūpū ruins on Oʻahu, efforts are underway to provide better protection to the crumbling 175-year-old
Hawai‘i Trail Improvement Program Gets $530,000
The Hawai‘i Tourism is providing $530,000 to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Nā Ala Hele Trail and Access System. The funding comes as many of Hawai‘i’s most popular trails seeing record numbers of hikers.
Mauna Loa Volcano Alert Level Raised to Yellow
Shallow earthquakes are occurring in locations similar to those that preceded Mauna Loa’s most recent eruptions in 1975 and 1984.
Moloka‘i Group Demands Stream Flow Restoration
A community group on Molokaʻi is demanding the restoration of stream flows at four island streams located in the central part of the island.
Second Death at Twin Falls
A 38-year-old Kula man became the second fatal victim at Twin Falls in less than a week.
Pacific Media Group Expands to Oʻahu
This brings the total number of radio stations that will be owned and operated by Pacific Media Group across the state to 20.
Windsurfer Collapses at Kanahā Beach Park, Maui
A windsurfer who had collapsed at Kanahā Beach Park in Kahului on Maui was transported to the hospital after regaining a pulse.
Crosswalk Law Puts Brakes on Last Minute Pedestrians
If a signal is equipped with a countdown timer, it is illegal for a pedestrian to start crossing the road if the countdown has already begun.
2-Year-Old Girl Dies, Pulled From Waters on Moloka‘i
A two-year-old girl died after being pulled from waters at Hālawa, Molokaʻi on Sunday morning, fire officials said.
Maui Man Dies, Pulled From Waters at Nuʻu Bay
A Maui man was pulled unresponsive from waters off of East Maui in Kaupō on Saturday morning, June 29, 2019.
