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Judge Kelsey Kawano Appointed to Maui’s Circuit Court
Maui Judge Kelsey Kawano has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit. The judicial office has been vacant since the retirement of Circuit Judge Joseph E. Cardoza in June 2019.
Maui’s Ke Kula ‘O Pi‘ilani Moves Forward Under New Leadership
Ke Kula ‘O Pi’ilani, Maui’s first private Hawaiian immersion school, moves forward in the 2019-2020 school year, under a recent restructure in organization.
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Mahi Pono Potatoes to Debut at Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival on Maui
Mahi Pono, LLC on Maui will pre-harvest about 90 pounds of heirloom potato crops for the upcoming Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival, taking place this weekend on Maui.
Three Maui Mariners Rescued from Boat in Distress
The mariners, all described as in their 60s, were spearfishing in the area when they ran into engine trouble, according to Maui Fire Services Chief Rylan Yatsushiro.
Upcoming Wet Season to Eliminate Current Drought in Hawai‘i
The existing drought conditions are expected to be eliminated by the end of the wet season, which runs from October 2019 through April of 2020.
Witness to Mall Machete Slaying Describes “Brutal” Attack
Witness Kyle Keoho said, “He comes in with a machete and then he starts like threatening us in like some weird mafia… (saying) ‘You guys are aliens. I’ve been sending them to the moon,’ or ‘You guys are the demons. I send them to the moon.’ Then he yells out his name and chops him in his neck,” according to Keoho who witnessed his friend fall to the ground.
‘Groundbreaking’ Footage Shows Whales Blowing Bubbles to Catch Fish
New videos of humpback whales blowing bubbles are providing “novel insights” into how whales capture their prey.
Maui’s Kurt Suzuki Headed to World Series with Nationals
Maui’s Kurt Suzuki is headed to the World Series for the first time in his 13-year major league career.
Flash Flood Watch for O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
“Increased moisture along a weak frontal boundary combined with instability aloft will greatly enhance the chance for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and flash flooding,” during the flood watch period.
Jollibee “Home of the Famous Chickenjoy” Coming to Maui Marketplace
Jollibee, a popular fast-food chain in the Philippines, will be opening a restaurant at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului.
Register for the Maui Family YMCA Youth Triathlon!
The Maui Family YMCA promotes active participation in the sports of swimming, biking, and running. It is our hope that this event will foster increased…
Mall Restroom Machete Murder Trial Begins Jury Selection Today
Jury selection began today for Kumulipo Sylva, the man standing trial for the near decapitation of Eduardo Alejandro “Alex” Cerezo with a machete at a mall bathroom on Maui last year.
Holy Guacamole! Kula Avocado Gets Guinness Record for Heaviest
An avocado grown on Maui has broken the record for the heaviest one grown according to an Officially Amazing certificate issued by Guinness World Records.
Hawai‘i Ranks in Top 25 States Leading the Charge on Renewable Energy
Hawaiʻi is among the top 25 states leading the charge on renewable energy, according to a new study compiled by finance website, SmartAsset.
Photo Gallery: The 11th Annual Paddle for Life
Maui Now takes the weekend to highlight some images from this year’s 11th Annual Paddle for Life event. Please enjoy!
PMG West Maui Job Fair This Saturday
The West Maui Job Fair takes place this Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Outlets of Maui, Oceanfront in Lahaina.
Stranded Woman Rescued From 50-Foot Cliff at Maliko, Maui
The woman was reportedly walking along the shoreline in the bay when the tide came in. “She decided to climb the steep cliff-side trail to make her way back.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Memory of Maui’s Danny Mateo
These are the dates of the services for former Maui County Council Chairman Danny Mateo, who died on Sept. 24, 2019, at the age of 68. He served as a County Council member for 12 years from 2002 through 2013, eight as Council Chair. He recently retired as County Clerk.
Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum, Oct. 15-16
Maui County and the Maui Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum, Oct. 15 and 16 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Flood Notifications Through Friday Afternoon
A flood warning is in effect for the island of Oʻahu until 7:30 a.m. due to heavy rain over west Oʻahu. A flash flood watch is also in effect for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu through this afternoon.
