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Three Unrelated Cases of Rat Lungworm Confirmed
With the additional confirmed cases of rat lungworm disease, this brings the statewide total to five in 2019, all of which were contracted on Hawai‘i Island.
Kahului Temperature Hits Record for Fourth Time in Five Days
For the fourth time in five days, a record setting temperature was set in Kahului, according to data compiled by the National Weather Service.
Day 15: MPD Discloses Forensics Report on Amanda Eller’s Phone
John Eller, Amanda’s father, told Maui Now yesterday evening that the MPD got the forensics report back on Amanda’s phone.
Horse Injured Along Makawao Avenue
HORSE INJURED IN MAKAWAO: We have reports of a horse that was hit and injured in an accident with a vehicle earlier this afternoon on Makawao Avenue. This photo was taken at around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22. Emergency crews are on scene.
Family of Missing Maui Man, Noah Mina, Issues Public Statement
The family of a missing Maui man, Noah Mina, issued a statement, asking for the public to refrain from the search because of treacherous & dangerous conditions.
Two Weeks Missing: ‘We are Nowhere Close to Stopping’ the Search for Amanda Eller
Dr. Amanda Eller, a Maui physical therapist and yoga instructor, has been missing for two weeks as of Wednesday, May 22. 2019.
5-8 Tropical Cyclones Predicted in Central Pacific in 2019 Hurricane Season
For the season as a whole, 5 to 8 tropical cyclones are predicted for the Central Pacific Hurricane basin. This includes depressions, named storms & hurricanes.
Lotteries Held, Construction Starts at Wai‘ale ‘Elua Workforce Housing
Lotteries were held for applicants of the Waiʻale ʻElua workforce housing subdivision. Home construction starts this month.
Maui Meeting Looks at Impacts of Wind Farms on Hawaiian Hoary Bat
The meeting will address the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of Mauiʻs four wind farms on the ʻŌpeʻapeʻa as well as other issues facing the bat species
Pōmaika‘i Elementary Perform Kaho’olawe Hula Drama, Tonight
Written and produced by the 4th grade students of Pōmaikaʻi Elementary is “The Life of An Island” includes: Hawaiian studies, hula, music, drama & visual arts.
Help Sought in Identifying Owner of Adrift Kayak off Olowalu, Maui
The green kayak was found by a good Samaritan at around 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday in Olowalu. Officials say it had no gear on board and was partially submerged.
Fake Tsunami Report Issued on Fabricated Large Quake
Authorities with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center are calling an email report that was distributed at around 4:33 p.m., a false tsunami message. The email appeared to be from an email address at the warning center, which alerted those on the email chain of a non-existent earthquake in Japan. Authorities are looking into the source.
Search Underway for Missing Man at Kapilau Ridge in ʻĪao, Maui
Crews are searching for a missing hiker in the hills near Iao Valley. Officials tell us that the search is not related to the Amanda Eller missing person case
Third Day of Record-Breaking Temps in Kahului
The National Weather Service reports that the temperature in Kahului on Monday reached 93 degrees, breaking the old record of 91 set for that day in 1978.
Day 13: ‘Let’s Keep This Search Going’
Team leader Chris Berquist described for Maui Now the Makawao Forest Reserve search for Amanda Eller on May 20 and outlined search plans for the coming days.
Conservation Leadership Program Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for Nā Hua Hoʻohuli i ka Pono, a service-learning program designed to help develop Maui’s next generation…
Day 12: Search for Amanda Eller Expands Into Rougher Terrain
As the areas close to base camp fill in, searchers are moving further out. The rougher terrain compounds into a more demanding search.
Deadly Honoapi‘ilani Accident Claims Life of Lahaina Man
The collision occurred as a white 2017 Mercedes-Benz cargo van, operated by a 20-year old male from Kahului, was traveling north bound on Honoapiilani Highway when it crossed left of center and collided head-on into a silver 1987 Nissan pickup truck traveling south on Honoapiilani Highway.
Scuba Diver in Distress Brought to Safety at Māla Wharf
A scuba diver is safe after becoming separated from her dive group in West Maui waters on Saturday afternoon.
Boyfriend of Missing Maui Woman Asks for Prayers
In a brief interview in the Makawao Forest Reserve this evening, Benjamin Konkol, the boyfriend of missing Maui woman Amanda Eller took a few moments to talk…





