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Hawaiian Airlines Seeks Approval for Fukuoka-Honolulu Service
Hawaiian’s new non-stop service between Fukuoka, Japan and Honolulu could start as soon as November 2019.
Death at Hālawa Correctional Facility, Employee Identified
The Hālawa Correctional Facility employee who died on Monday has since been identified as 37-year-old Darwin Fernandez, PSD officials confirmed.
Seven Maui Schools Serving Poi
“I’ve been working in the DOE since 1997 and I’ve never seen poi available so I thought I would try it as a healthy alternative for the students… ”
“Avengers: Endgame” Star to Receive Nova Award at 2019 Maui Film Festival
Actor Paul Rudd, who currently stars in Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame, will receive the Nova Award at the 2019 Maui Film Festival.
Employee Death at Halawa Correctional Facility
An employee at the Halawa Correctional Facility was found unresponsive in a staff bathroom at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019, state officials confirmed.
Birano Jury Trial Continued to July
A jury trial has been continued to July 22, for Raymond Birano Jr., the man charged for the alleged attempted sex assault of a woman in a mall bathroom.
Hāna Pasture Gets Grant for Conservation Protection
A coastal pasture in Hāna, Maui is among a list of locations set to benefit from grant funding from the State Legacy Land Conservation Program.
Child Left Unattended in Vehicle, in Critical Condition
Officers responded to a report of a child suffering from heat exhaustion after being left unattended in a vehicle for almost two hours in Kona.
Lost Hikers at Haleakala Treated for Possible Hypothermia
Fire officials say that when found, the hikers were incoherent and unable to speak, likely due to hypothermia.
Committee Approves Emergency Housing at Old UH Maui College Dorm
A council committee for took action to approve development of emergency housing at the old University of Hawaii Maui College dormitory location.
TSA Advisory for Kahului Airport on Maui
TSA is advising travelers to arrive at Kahului Airport at least two hours prior to flight departure due to potential delays at the security checkpoint. Currently, TSA is experiencing reduced screening capacity of carry-on luggage due to an inoperable x-ray unit following a power surge in the security checkpoint earlier today.
Little Fire Ant Found on 10 Properties in Happy Valley, Maui
The infestation is estimated to be between 3 to 4 acres in size, mostly in backyards and on a heavily vegetated hillside.
Maui Reefs Provide $376 Million Worth of Coastal Flood Protection
In Hawai’i, reefs provide more than $836 million in flood protection benefits to people, property and jobs every year, according to a new report.
Flood Advisory for East Maui Until 10:45 a.m.
In East Maui, we have reports of heavy rain this morning in the area of Hāna Farms near mile marker 32 near the Hāna Airport.
Grand Jury Indictment Made in 2016 Fatal Hit-and Run on Pi‘ilani Hwy
A Kīhei man was arrested following a grand jury indictment for his alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Nov. 2016 on the Piʻilani Highway.
Hearing For Man Accused of Sex Assault of Child
A man accused of breaking-in to a Kīhei home and sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl, is scheduled for a hearing on Maui today.
May 3rd Marks 1 Year Anniversary of 2018 Eruption
With the one-year anniversary of the onset of Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption upon us, experts reflect on this historic event.
Man Rescued After Falling 60 Feet Down Caldera
Rescuers used a rope system to pull a man to safety after he fell 60′ down the caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island on Wednesday night.
Rampant Fireworks Use Sparks Concern, Discussion on Maui
An estimated 60 people attended a meeting focused on illegal fireworks, what’s is being done to curb their impact and import as well as enforcement on Maui.
McEnroe Out of Lahaina Champions Event Due to Injury
John McEnroe has been forced to withdraw from this week’s Hawaii Champions Cup Invesco Series QQQ event at the Royal Lahaina Resort in Maui due to a back injury.





