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Request for Info Renewed in 2017 Haʻikū Marketplace Assault
Authorities say the victim fell while running, at which time suspect attacked him, punching him and kicking him repeatedly. The victim suffered serious injuries
Federal Appeals Court Reaffirms Maui Clean Water Act Decision
The panel found that the County has been violating the US Clean Water Act since its Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility was first put into operation.
Search Begins to Fill Souki’s Remaining Term
The process has begun to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of longtime Rep. Joe Souki of Maui who stepped down amid allegations of sexual harassment.
Hale Makua Contracted for Nursing Home Care for Maui Veterans
As of April 1, Hale Makua is now contracted by the VA to provide nursing home care to veterans on Maui.
EXCLUSIVE: KULEANA’s Weekend Opening on Maui
Maui Now’s Wendy Osher attended Saturday’s opening event at the Maui Mall where the film’s producers and actors held a red carpet meet-and-greet event.
Hawai‘i State Bird, Nēnē Proposed for Downlisting
The US Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed downlisting the Hawaiian goose, or nēnē, from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Medical Aid in Dying Bill Passes Out of Senate
The Hawai‘i Senate on Thursday voted 23-2 to pass House Bill 2739 titled “Our Care, Our Choice Act.”
EXCLUSIVE Interview with ‘KULEANA’ Star, Maui’s Moronai Kanekoa
His role in KULEANA is his first time to play a Hawaiian character in a feature film. “For me it was a great experience, really invaluable” said Moronai Kanekoa
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i after 6.9 Papua New Guinea Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 6.9 (preliminary 7.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 11:26 a.m. on March 29, 2018 off of Papua New Guinea.
Longer Stays on Maui Boost Visitor Spending in February
Here on Maui, visitor spending grew by 6.1% in February to $429.8 million, fueled by an increase in visitor days (+6.3%).
Maui Expected to Get $100M in Federal Highway Funds
Maui is anticipated to receive $100M in Federal Highway funds over the next four years, which will be matched with $24M in local funds from the State and County
Report: 54% of Hawai‘i’s Population Was Born Here
The state DBEDT released a report, “Demographic, Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics for Selected Race Groups in Hawaiʻi.”
Montana Man Dies, Teen Daughter Rescued at “Olivine Pools” on Maui
A 46-year-old man from Montana died after he jumped in the ocean to save his 15-year-old daughter who was swept in by a wave at the “Olivine Pools” on Maui.
9th Keiki Tilapia Tournament Raises $15,000
The winner of the Largest Tilapia of the Day, “Tilapa-Whoppa” award (for kids 2-5 years old), went to Kamanaʽo Basques for a fish that weighed in at 328 grams.
Maui Police Launch Distracted Driver Campaign April 1
The campaign is part of the national “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” enforcement campaign that runs from April 1-30, 2018.
Boeing 787-9 “Dreamliner” to Join Hawaiian Airlines Fleet
Hawaiian Airlines has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent for the purchase of 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft or “Dreamliners.”
Maui’s Legislative Seats Draw Early Interest
Those who have expressed interest in Rep. Joe Souki’s 8th District seat include: Lynn Araki-Regan; Troy Hashimoto; Justin Hughey; Dain Kane; and Mary Wagner.
March, Concert For Our Lives on Maui
At UHMC, nearly a thousand-people gathered on the Great Lawn as students and elected officials made speeches saying “enough is enough” to end gun violence.
Trial Date Set for Maui Man Who Asserts Right to Speak Hawaiian
A Maui man who asserted his right to speak Hawaiian in court instead of English, has been granted a Hawaiian language interpreter.
Kūhiō Day 2018, Maui Celebration Planned
Today is Kūhiō Day, a state holiday honoring Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole who was born on this day in 1871.
