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Man Injured in Nāpili Structure Fire
An 83-year-old disabled man was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in stable condition for injuries sustained in a structure fire in Nāpili.
Year in Review: A Look at Maui’s Top Headlines from 2017
Here is a look of the top Maui headlines in 2017
Dogs Utilized in Avian Botulism Detection
Dogs are currently being trained at the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge to sniff out endangered ducks (Koloa maoli) that have died from avian botulism.
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Maui Committee to Hear Bill: No Smoking in Cars with Kids Present
Under PEA-41, individuals would be prohibited from smoking in vehicles when persons under the age of 18 are present.
Maui Police Get Funds for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program
The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems are to be utilized only for legitimate public safety missions, in compliance with all FAA rules, MPD policies, legal and…
Hawai‘i Minimum Wage to Increase to $10.10 in 2018
This is Hawaiʻi’s 4th and final rise in the minimum wage since 2015. The minimum wage had stayed the same for 8 years (it remained at $7.25 from 1/07-1/15.
Sea Level Rise Report Accepted by New State Climate Commission
The 304-page report describes where Hawai‘i is today and where we will be in the future as sea level rise increases with global warming.
Temporary Maui Bus Stop Changes Due to Wailuku Road Work
Wailuku Maui Bus riders will experience delays of an hour or more due to the heavy traffic being detoured from High St to Waiʻale Rd during the paving.
Kamehameha Schools Invests $1.7 M in Maui Programs
Kamehameha Schools has awarded more than $1.7 million in community investment grants to support collaboration partners on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i.
LGBT Travel Studies for Japan, Taiwan Markets Released
The HTA released results of research that provides insight on the profiles, preferences and opinions of LGBT travelers from Japan and Taiwan to Hawaii.
1,275 Rocks Returned to Haleakalā in 2017
Letters of apology to Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, often accompany these rocks.
Entangled Humpback Whale Freed Off Maui
An entangled adult humpback whale was freed by a team of trained responders off Lahaina, Maui on Christmas Day. It was trailing 400′ of heavy gauge line.
NNW Shifting, Advisory Surf Still Expected
Our current north-northwest swell is forecast to slowly fade and shift out of the north by early Tuesday. Elevated surf is expected…
Near Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
The operator of the dirt bike, a 52 year old male from Kula, was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition and treated for injuries.
Top Maui Headlines with Wendy Osher
As Maui heads into the holiday weekend, here’s a look at some of the stories that topped the headlines in recent days.
Vandal Hits 19 Maui County Vehicles
Security video shows the suspect pounding something into the tires to damage them.
Traffic Advisory: Motor Vehicle Accident in Olowalu
Maui police are responding to a traffic accident in the area often referred to as “Cut Mountain” in Olowalu along the Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Let it Snow! Small Flurries at Haleakalā
Haleakalā, Maui has reports of extremely light, intermittent snow this morning, but not enough to stick around for long.
Record Daily Maximum Rainfall Set in Kahului
24-hour rain totals (through 5 a.m. on 12.21.17) were in excess of 8 inches at rain gauges at West Wailuaiki (8.32) and Wailuku (8.35). Kahului recorded 5.78
Maui Weather/Road Updates: Flood Watch Lifted
The forecast calls for rain to be widespread, potentially affecting urban areas in the lower elevations, which are more susceptible to flooding…
