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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.
Senators Seek Ban on Commercial Helicopters Over Residential Areas
Four Hawaiʻi Senators are calling for an immediate statewide grounding of tour and commercial helicopter operations or a ban flights over residential areas.
Maui Police to Heighten Impaired Driving Enforcement During Cinco De Mayo
The heightened impaired driving enforcement begins this Friday, May 3, and continues through the weekend.
Maui Court Voids Final EIS Approval for Kahului Sludge Farm
Maui Environmental Court Judge Joseph E. Cardoza today voided the acceptance of the Final EIS for the County’s proposed Kahului Sludge Farm project.
MCCC Furlough Inmate Gregory Anthony Fails to Return
Maui Community Correctional Center work furlough inmate Gregory Anthony failed to return from work at his scheduled return time of 7 p.m. on Monday, April 29.
Bill to Limit Boat Tours at Molokini Advances
A bill to limit boat tours at Molokini Crater gained committee approval on Friday and now advances to the full House and Senate for review.
Illegal Fireworks Topic of Maui Community Meeting
Government officials on Maui will serve as panelists at a community meeting tonight to discuss the magnitude of illegal fireworks on island.
Maui Flood Warning Until 4:45 p.m., Hail at Haleakala
At 1:51 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain across southwest Haleakala slopes on Maui. Rain was falling at a rate in excess of three inches per hour.
Three Die in Kailua Helicopter Crash
Three people are confirmed dead in a helicopter crash in a residential neighborhood in Kailua on Oʻahu, HFD Capt. Scot Seguirant tells Maui Now.
Van Crashes, Submerged in Lahaina Swimming Pool
Upon arrival on scene, fire personnel found a white Ford van fully submerged in the pool.
Coast Guard Dismisses Possible Downed Plane Report in Kaupō, Maui
The US Coast Guard says they are disregarding a report of a possible small plane crash off Kaupō on Maui this morning. Petty Officer Amanda Wyrick tells Maui Now that the individual who reported the incident saw the agency’s C130 plane flying low and thought it was a plane crash. She tells Maui Now that all planes are accounted for.
21-Year-Old Dies in Wailea Motorcycle Crash
Police say the motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at the scene, and have since identified the individual as Cameron Kosman, 21, of Wailuku.
New Car Rental Service on Lāna‘i
A new car rental service recently opened on the island of Lāna‘i, offering a kama‘āina rate and three vehicle options.
Southwest Begins Interisland Service
The inaugural interisland flight for Southwest marks the start of four times daily service in each direction between Maui and Oʻahu.
Hikers Rescued From Rising Water at ‘Īao Valley
Two hikers visiting Maui from the mainland were rescued after becoming stranded by rising waters at ʻĪao Valley on Sunday afternoon.
Merrie Monarch Results 2019: Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela Wins
Maui’s Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi placed third overall and third in the overall wahine categories. The hālau was led by nā kumu hula Haunani and ʻIliahi Paredes of Wailuku, Maui.
4.2 Earthquake SE of Volcano, Hawaiʻi: Adjusting South Flank
This earthquake is part of the continuing adjustments beneath the south flank of Kīlauea following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake that occurred on May 4, 2018.
Police Search Haʻikū Home, Man Arrested on Drug Charges
Benjamin Inciong, 47, of Haʻikū was arrested and charged after police searched the home and recovered crystal methamphetamine…
Video: Maui Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Maui Nowʻs Malika Dudley caught up with the Maui Family YMCA Health and Wellness Director. View video above…





