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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
How Long Will the Current Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Last?
A US Geological Survey report to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park addressed time frames of activity for Kīlauea Volcano’s summit and Lower East Rift Zone (LERZ).
RIMPAC Units Participate in Sinking Exercise off Kaua‘i
Assets participating in RIMPAC sank the decommissioned ex-USS Racine on Thursday, July 12 in waters 15,000 feet deep, 55 nautical miles north of Kauaʻi.
Kīhei Charter School Projects Late August 2018 Opening
Construction continues to pick up pace as the Kīhei Charter School plans for a late August opening and a student enrollment of 700 kids in grades K-12.
6th Annual Huliau Film Festival Farm-to-Table Benefit
Guests of the Maui Huliau Film Festival will vote for their favorite short films made by 7-12 grade students, sharing stories behind the locally sourced dishes.
Burglary, Armed Robbery Investigations Underway for Makawao Incidents
The victim in the alleged Robbery said he had been approached by a vehicle with three male occupants while walking on a roadway in Makawao.
Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting in Kahului, Līhu‘e and Kona
Hawaiian Airlines is hiring customer service and ramp agents in Kahului, Līhu‘e and Kona. The airline will hold an open house session on Maui on July 14.
Rep. Woodson Supports Kahului Civic Center Mixed-Use Project
The project includes a Maui Bus hub to replace the current hub at the Kaʻahumanu Center. $1.5M was also approved for multi-family affordable rental housing
Drive-Thru Voter Registration TODAY Only in Kahului
The Office of Elections and County Clerks is conducting drive-thru voter registration on Maui today, July 12, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kahului Shopping Center.
Maui Among 27 Hospitals in Today’s RIMPAC Live Training Exercises
300 volunteers portraying patients from a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami will be triaged on Ford Island today, and transported to hospitals on six islands.
Snorkeler Medevaced From Molokini Crater off Maui
A 69-year-old man was medevaced from Molokini Crater after experiencing pain in both arms while snorkeling.
UH Study Reveals Rat Lungworm is Widespread
A study conducted at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa reveals that rat lungworm is widespread in the islands. The study also forecasts further distribution
New Law Makes All 10 University of Hawai‘i Campuses Tobacco-Free
The process of making all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses tobacco-free begins today after new legislation sponsored by the American Cancer Society became law.
Missing: Man Last Seen Monday in Kīhei
Police say Dehart was last seen in Kīhei, however he is known to frequent the Kīhei Community Center, Kīhei Safeway, Kalama Beach Park and Sugar Beach.
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Names Maui “Top Island in Hawai‘i”
The island of Maui has earned honors once again as the No. 1 spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of “Top Islands in Hawaiʻi” in its 2018 World’s Best Awards survey.
Maui Prep Academy Adding 1200 Sq Ft for Future Growth
Maui Prep Academy is constructing 2 new campus facilities that will add over 1200 square feet to existing infrastructure & position the school for future growth
Kīlauea Update: 9 Inches of Rain in Lower East Rift Zone Overnight
Today’s update includes information on the interesting weather occurring in the lower east rift zone. In fact, a community rain gauge recorded 9.22″ in a 24 hour period ending at 8 a.m. this morning.
Governor Ige Signs Gun Bills, Including Bump Stocks Ban
Gov. Ige signed into law SB 2046 which prohibits the manufacture, importation, sale and possession of bump fire stocks and multi-burst trigger activators.
Maui Firefighters Respond to Kula House Fire on Kamila Street
Maui firefighters responded to reports of a house fire on Kamila Street in Kula on Monday afternoon. Upon arrival on scene, crews found a single story cottage..
Murder Investigation Launched, Man Found Dead at Ka‘ahumanu Church
The male victim, who was identified as 54 year old Kevin Ernst with no local address, was pronounced dead at the scene.
