Featured
Trump Announces Deal to Fund Government for 3 Weeks
President Donald Trump delivered remarks today saying he has reached a deal to fund the government for three weeks until Feb. 15, 2019.
Rideshare Companies Ready for Service at Maui Airports
Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft will now be eligible to pick up customers at neighbor island airports beginning on Feb. 1, 2019.
Maui’s Cody Young Wins Sunset Open
Maui’s Cody Young was crowned the 2019 champion of the Sunset Open in iconic conditions that ranged from 12-to-15 foot swell, bringing in 18-ft plus-size faces.
Lyft to Begin Service to Kahului and Kapalua Airports
Lyft announced today that it is expanding its service to Maui airports beginning Feb. 1, 2019 with designated pick up locations at Kahului and Kapalua airports.
Shipt and Target Bring Same Day Delivery to Kahului, Maui
Shipt and Target will begin same-day delivery of groceries, electronics, toys and household essentials and of in all Hawaiʻi Target stores on Feb. 7, 2019.
Southwest Hawai‘i Start Suspended Amid Government Shutdown
Southwest Airlines’ planned expansion of service into the Hawaiʻi market is suspended amid the now 34-day-old federal government shutdown.
Arrest: Thrown Rock Strikes Passing Motorist
A Maui man was arrested and charged after he allegedly threw a large rock through the driver’s window of a passing motorist in Kīhei.
Maui Police ID Scuba Diver in Ulua Beach Death
Maui police have since identified the diver who died in an apparent drowning at Ulua Beach on Tuesday as 69-year-old Thomas Scarbro of Wailea.
Scuba Diver Dies in Apparent Drowning at Wailea
A 69-year-old Kīhei man died in an apparent drowning in Wailea on Tuesday night, fire officials said.
Should Hawai‘i’s Minimum Wage Go From $10.10 to $15 an Hour?
An overwhelming 88% of respondents said no to the question in a poll of members at the National Federation of Independent Business Hawaiʻi.
Honolua Bay, Līpoa Point Preservation Plans Begin
A management plan is being developed for 244 acres of land at Honolua Bay and Līpoa Point in West Maui.
Kansas City Woman Pulled Unresponsive From South Maui Waters
Despite all efforts, the victim was later pronounced dead at the scene. The victim is described as a 64 year old female visitor from Kansas City.
Coral Reefs in West Hawaiʽi Showing Signs of Recovery
Nearly four years after the worst bleaching event in the state’s history, coral reefs in West Hawaiʽi are stabilizing, according to The Nature Conservancy.
Ige’s State Address Focuses on Education, Housing, TAT
Gov. Ige delivered his fifth State of the State address today, focusing on early childhood education, affordable housing and the transient accommodations tax.
Record High Temperature Tied at Kahului on Sunday
A record high temperature of 88 degrees was documented in Kahului on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 tying an old record set for the same day in 2012 according to the NWS
Doctors Volunteer for Day Of Service at Waihe‘e, Maui
The volunteers worked with Paeloko Learning Center in Waihee, a Hawaiian cultural learning center dedicated to preserving Native Hawaiian culture and traditions
QKC Announces Safety and Security Enhancements
Within 24-hours, mall management says video surveillance cameras were added to both the food court and south wing restroom hallways.
Ask The Mayor: What’s Being Done About Homelessness?
What is being done about homeless people in Maui County? I know there’s some spots in Kahului, but I’m also seeing pockets around Lowe’s and Home Depot.
Super Blood Wolf Moon Visible on Maui Jan. 20
The total lunar eclipse will be fully visible on Maui on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, beginning at 6:41 p.m.
Pukalani Man Dies in Traffic Accident on Pi‘ilani Hwy, Maui
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle collision on the Piʻilani Highway, south of the intersection with North Kīhei Road overnight.
