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The Hawai’i Commission on Water Resource Management today issued a decision on East Maui interim instream flow standards.

Health Director Dr. Bruce Anderson said that since cats are the only animal that transmit the toxoplasmosis, it “only makes sense” that reducing the number of feral cats will reduce the risk of infection and serious illness or death in other animals.

On July 1st, a new law goes into effect in Maui County that makes it illegal to smoke or vape in vehicles with children under the age of 18 present.  The fine for a first time violator is $200.

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is seeking the public’s help in finding information about a hit-and-run accident that resulted in damage to the exterior wall of the Old Lahaina Prison.

Former Maui resident, Stephanie Mitchell is a finalist in the 2018 Maxim Cover Girl competition for Canada. She’s in the running for an opportunity to represent BC, Canada in a two-page spread, which also features a $10,000 CAD (Canadian Dollar) grand prize.

The new service, which is scheduled to begin Dec. 20, 2018, will be the only nonstop flight offered between Sacramento and Kona with a flight frequency of three times a week. Alaska currently offers nonstop service from Sacramento to Maui.

A Kahului man suffered fatal injuries in a hit-and-run moped crash on Puʻunēnē Avenue near the intersection of Airport Access Road in Kahului early Saturday morning.

Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim was taken to the Emergency Room at Hilo Medical Center early Saturday morning with a mild heart attack.

An estimated $15,000 was raised during a recent benefit concert at Fleetwood’s on Front St. to assist Maui musician Willie K in his battle against lung cancer.

Lahaina celebrated King Kamehameha I with its annual parade along Front Street on Saturday, June 16, 2018, which embraced the theme “Ola ke aloha no nā aliʻi – The love for our aliʻi lives on.”

Governor David Ige issued a supplemental proclamation which provides fines of up to $5,000 and potentially a year in jail for those convicted of loitering in a closed area.

The public is advised to stay out if the coastal waters north of Māla Boat Ramp in West Maui due to a wastewater spill originating from the Lahaina Wastewater Pump Station.

Actress Amber Heard is in the national spotlight right now for an upcoming movie, and she’s been honored as the Shining Star at the Maui Film Festival this year. She shares her candid thoughts with Kiaora Bohlool in this interview.

MOPED ACCIDENT ON AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD: June 16, 2018, 4:45 am Airport Access Rd at Puunene Ave is CLOSED due to a moped accident. All roads leading to this intersection are directed to alternate routes until further notice. #MauiNowNews #hitraffic #MauiNowTraffic

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines estimate that the Joint Venture will bring an additional 162,000 to 350,000 passengers to Hawai’i and contribute between $184.5 million and $402.3 million to the US economy annually, while generating between 1,855 to 4,049 US jobs.

Spend your Father’s Day weekend in Lahaina celebrating ali’i nui, Kamehameha I and his legacy at the 2018 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Ho‘olaule‘a.

Governor David Ige’s request for individual assistance for Hawaiʻi County residents who lost their homes and property in the Kīlauea volcanic eruption has been approved.

A special “Toes in the Sand” Cinema, takes place at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Wailea Beach, fronting the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea. The community screening is FREE and open to all.

The Hawai‘i Congressional delegation, local government officials, small business owners, and educators participated in the 5th Annual Hawai‘i on the Hill events on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

The county has estimated that since the recent onset of activity in May, the eruption has destroyed about 455 residential dwellings, 192 of which are primary residences.