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Hawaiian Practitioner Seeks to Intervene in Proposal for Drone Landing Strip on Lāna‘i
Attorneys for Lānaʻi resident Solomon “Sol” Pili Kaho‘ohalahala filed a petition last week to intervene in the Lānaʻi Planning Commission “use determination” proceeding involving a request to use agricultural land as a take-off and landing strip for unmanned aircrafts.
Kalani Pe‘a to Headline Benefit for Hale Makua Health Services
Two-time Grammy Award winner, Kalani Peʻa, will headline Hale Makua Health Services’ annual fundraiser, Kōkua for Kupuna.
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Whale-Sized Fun for Maui Children at Sea
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Keiki Whalewatch program is offered to create an impactful and interactive learning experience for future generations.
Proposed Budget Amendment Seeks Affordable Rentals in West Maui
Mayor Michael Victorino submitted a proposed budget amendment on Thursday for the County of Maui fiscal 2020 budget that aims to pave the way for a 100 percent affordable housing project in West Maui.
Access to Hawaiian Immersion Education is now a Constitutionally Protected Right
In a decision Tuesday authored by Justice Richard Pollack, three justices ruled that access to Hawaiian Immersion Education is a constitutionally protected right.
$14 Million Sale Marks Maui’s Highest Closing So Far This Year
A beachfront custom “mega-mansion” overlooking the south shore of Maui sold today for $14 million, making it the island’s highest residential sale year to date.
New Details: Missing Woman Took Group Tour at Wai‘ānapanapa Prior to Disappearance
“A few days prior to Khiara’s disappearance, she took a group tour to Waiʻānapanapa Park. This is relevant because it shows that she took an interest in the park and probably intended to go back there on her own free will.”
Paul Simon Poetically Greets Maui with Music of Generations
Paul Simon, known for his lyrical savvy, shared a repertoire of music that began with the lyrics “The first thing I remember” from his popular 1980 hit “Late in the Evening.”
Six Separate Small Brush Fires Doused Overnight Along “Pali”
Maui firefighters doused six separate small brush fires along the “Pali” section of the Honoapiʻilani Highway overnight.
Hawai‘i Has Highest Monthly Child Care Co-Payment Fees
Hawaiʻi was ranked 33 on the list with a total score of 41.74. This included an Access rank of 21, a Quality rank of 43 and a rank of 37 for Resources and Economic Support compared to the other states and the District of Columbia.
1,200 Maui Kids Benefit from 7th Tools for School Drive
Maui United Way’s 7th Annual Tools for School Drive to benefit children in need on Maui was the most successful to date, according to organizers.
Lehua Island Restoration Project Nears Two Year Anniversary
The population of Pacific Rats on tiny Lehua Island, off Kaua‘i’s west coast remains extremely low, two years after three applications of a rodenticide to clear them out of the State Seabird Sanctuary.
First of Two Paul Simon Maui Concerts Tonight
The first of two Paul Simon concerts takes place on Maui tonight at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion.
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Threatened Green Sea Turtle Habitat
The lawsuit alleges a failure to protect green sea turtle habitat, which plaintiffs argue face threats from sea-level rise, plastic pollution and warming.
Road OPEN: Small Brush Fires Along Honoapiʻilani Hwy
Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions. It was closed for over an hour between 3:20 and 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, while crews worked to put out several small brush fires from Māʻalaea to Ukumehame.
Viewing Tips for Peak of Perseid Meteor Shower Tonight
The Perseid meteor shower is upon us. It is the most famous and active meteor shower of the year with up to 80 meteors an hour leaving long trails across the sky. Best viewing…
Wailea Picked by AARP Fans as Top Second Honeymoon Destination
The Wailea area of Maui was named among the top 12 list of top locations for a second honeymoon destination, according to a list compiled by AARP.
Hawaiian Airlines to Launch New Maui to Las Vegas Flights in December
Hawaiian Airlines will begin four-times-weekly service between Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG) and Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport (LAS) on December 15.
Mop-up Underway for Three Maui Fires, Kīhei Fire Burns 270 Acres
Maui firefighters continued work today to mop up perimeter areas and fully contained a brush fire in Kihei that consumed an estimated 270 acres, the Maui Fire Department reported as of 3 p.m. Monday.
No Tsunami Threat After 4+ Hawaiʻi Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 4.3 (preliminary magnitude 4.4) earthquake reported at 4:42 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 offshore of Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island.









