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VIDEO: Coast Guard Medevacs Fisherman Off Maui
The Coast Guard successfully medevaced a 62-year-old mariner off a fishing vessel 82 miles north of Kahului, Maui on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018.
National Park Service to Discuss Kīpahulu Plan, Oct. 15
The public is invited to a meeting to learn about actions proposed in the recently released Kīpahulu Comprehensive Plan and Environmental Assessment. The meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Kīpahulu District Visitor Center.
AARP and Habitat for Humanity Seek Volunteers for Kahoma Project
AARP Hawai‘i is recruiting volunteers to help “one hammer and nail at a time” to build affordable homes at the Habitat for Humanity Kahoma building site in Lahaina.
Council to Review Proposed Purchase of Wailuku Water Co. Land
Today, the mayor transmitted a request to the Maui County Council in order to purchase 8,764 acres of land and easements owned by Wailuku Water Company.
NO THREAT TO HAWAII After Large Papua New Guinea Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an update saying that based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-Wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
Maui Marathon Road Closures and Traffic Delays, Oct. 14
Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays, road closures and re-routing throughout the morning of the event and until approximately 1:30 p.m.
ACLU of Hawai‘i Files Complaint Alleging Religious Discrimination at Hilo DMV
The letter comes after Hilo resident and small business owner Laycie Tobosa endured an 18-week delay while trying to renew her county issued driver’s license. The ACLU alleges that the delay was “simply because she is a practicing Muslim.”
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel No. 1 in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
The Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel on Maui was named the No. 1 Top Hotel in Hawaiʻi by readers of Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Crews Respond to Overnight Residential Fire in Waiehu Heights
Maui fire crews responded to a house fire in the Waiehu Heights area of Wailuku overnight.
325 Sheraton Maui Hotel Workers on Strike
As of 5 a.m. today, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, more than 325 Sheraton Maui hotel workers are on strike.
Styles Kahiau Alexander is 2018 Maui Fair Baby of the Year
Organizers of the 96th Maui Fair Baby of the Year contest announced the 2018 winner, Styles Kahiau Alexander of Kahului.
The Whales Are Back! PWF Reports its First Sighting of Season
The Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Explorer vessel reported spotting its first whale sighting of the season with assistance from Maui Diamond this morning, Oct. 8, 2018 at 8:08 a.m. The sighting occurred 2.4 miles North of Molokini heading towards Māʻalaea Harbor.
Maui Chief Judge Cardoza Honored as Jurist of the Year
Maui’s Second Circuit Court Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza was recognized as the 2018 Jurist of the Year.
Visitor Injured in Fall, Airlifted from Nākālele
A 34-year-old man was rescued from the blow hole area at Nākālele Point on Sunday, after suffering an injury in a fall at the location.
9 Rescued from Waiheʻe, Trapped by Rising Stream
Nine people were airlifted to safety after becoming stranded due to a quickly rising stream in Waiheʻe Valley on Sunday afternoon. Maui Fire Captain Paul Haake said the bridge was washed out and residents were unable to cross back to the other side of heavily flowing stream. The incident was reported at 12:51 p.m. on […]
16 Airlifted from Kepaniwai at ʻĪao, Stranded by Rising River
Sixteen people were rescued from ʻĪao Valley on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2018, when quick-rising water at the Wailuku river left the individuals stranded.
Maui’s Second Large-Scale Solar Project Brought Online
Under the project, Maui Electric is buying power from Ku‘ia Solar in West Maui which is independently owned and operated by Kenyon Energy.
Local Celebrities Rally Around Bullied Maui Boy to Raise Awareness
Comedian Pashyn Santos, Na Hoku Hanahano award winners Kimié and Anuhea, Grammy winner Kalani Pe’a…
Maui Fair Weekend! New Experiences, Return of Street Party
The four day Maui Fair event kicked off on Thursday with the Annual Parade and opening night. Maui Fair Director, Sherri Grimes said fair attendance so far is on par with last year.
Supreme Court Hearing Set on Investment Property Surcharge Amendment
The Supreme Court of Hawai’i has accepted a petition from all four counties to hear their arguments against a constitutional amendment which proposes to allow the state to impose a “surcharge” upon “investment property.”
