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UPDATE: Double Fatality on Pi‘ilani Highway
The Piʻilani Highway is now OPEN. It was closed for more than three hours as police conducted an investigation into a traffic accident reported at 1:30 p.m.
RIMPAC 2018 Participants Conduct Second Sinking Exercise off Kaua‘i
Live fire from a ship and an aircraft participating in the RIMPAC exercise sank the decommissioned frigate USS McClusky in waters 55 nautical miles N of Kauaʻi.
Demolition of Former Maui Prince Hotel Structure Underway
Demolition of the former 310-room Maui Prince Hotel structure at the Mākena Golf & Beach Club continues.
Kīlauea Eruption: What’s Happening Beneath the Sea Surface
Mahalo to Paradise Helicopters for the amazing doors off overflight of the eruption zone. We captured images of the ocean entry which were used in this piece. The older video is from an education resource and research done by oceanographer
Water Outage on Olinda Road, Makawao
Customers in the Olinda area are experiencing no water and/or low water pressure this afternoon due to a broken valve on Olinda Road in Makawao.
FBI, US Marshals Offer $10,000 Rewards in Fatal Shooting of Officer
The FBI and the US Marshals are each offering $10,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of 33-year-old Justin Joshua Puamoiwalei Waiki.
Haleakalā Backcountry Reopens After Assault on Hiker
Haleakalā NP Chief Ranger Ari Wong said that after an “exhaustive search,” he is “confident that the assailant is no longer in the crater.”
Three Visitors Rescued off Papalaua Beach, Maui
Three visitors were rescued from waters off of Papalaua Beach Park in West Maui on Wednesday afternoon after being swept out in choppy seas and 25-30 mph winds.
Maui Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement from Moloka‘i Credit Union
Janell Purdy was sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in jail for her role in conspiring to embezzle from First Hawaiian Homes Federal Credit Union on Molokaʻi.
Newly Activated State Hotspots Offer 1 Hour of Free WiFi
Newly Activated State Hotspots Offer 1 Hour of Free WiFi. Maui Locations Include Sites in Wailuku and Hāna
Big Island Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Hawaii Island police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a police officer who was fatally shot while on a traffic stop on Hwy 11, in Mt View.
New York Man Dies of Injuries Sustained in Weekend Crash on Maui
A New York man has since died after suffering injuries in a motor vehicle accident reported on Saturday night in Nāpili.
“Lava Bomb” Explosion Under Investigation
Investigators are looking into a lava explosion on Monday morning in waters off the Big Island that sent hot lava rocks hurling towards a tour boat.
Maui Property Featured in HGTV House Hunt
A luxury oceanfront home in Nāpili on Maui is featured in the 2018 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt. The annual promotion curates the world’s most stunning real estate listings and features them in a month-long online promotion in which the public can vote on awards in eight categories. The Maui property is one of 12 being […]
Haleakalā National Park Reports Assault on Hiker
A female hiker reported being assaulted at Maui’s Haleakalā Crater on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
UPDATE: Explosion Sends Lava Through Tour Boat Roof, 23 Injured
At least 23 people on a tour boat vessel were injured this morning after an explosion sent lava through the roof of the boat’s passenger cabin.
Kahakuloa Bridge Replacement to Close Crossing For 10 Days
Work to replace Kahakuloa Bridge along the Kahekilli Highway will separate the Wailuku and Kapalua sides of Kahakuloa Village for 10 days.
Hawaiʻi Safeway Customer Wins $1,000,000 Playing Monopoly
Tiana M. who shops at the Kapahulu Safeway store on Oʻahu won the prize after entering dozens of online codes from her collected game tickets.
Maui Motorcyclist Dies in Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a deadly motorcycle accident in Kīhei early Saturday morning, July 14, 2018.
Entangled Whale Shark Spotted Twice this Week
Initial reports of the entangled whale shark were received on Sunday off Olowalu, Maui and then on Thursday the whale shark was seen on the backside of Molokini
