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Colorado Man Pulled from Waters off Wailea Beach
A 56-year-old Colorado man died on Tuesday after being pulled from the water at Wailea Beach where he had been snorkeling with a family member
Hawai‘i Holds 3 Spots in List of Largest Hotel Deals of 2017
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali was listed at number 5 with Marriott International Inc. selling the property for $317 million in March.
Hawai’i Mayors Pledge: 100% Renewable Ground Transportation by 2045
Mayor Arakawa: “It is vitally important that we chart a new course that steers us away from fossil fuel use and carbon emissions in our ground transportation.”
Hawai‘i Vehicle Fatalities Surpass 100 in 2017
DOT officials: “Working together, we can reduce Hawaiʻi’s annual traffic fatalities from 101, to 80 or fewer by 2018, toward the ultimate goal of zero deaths.”
Hanabusa Joins Call for Investigation into Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against President
US Rep. Hanabusa of Hawaiʻi joined 58 of her colleagues in calling on a House Committee to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump.
HHSC Files Complaint Amid Unresolved Lease Negotiations with Pacific Cancer Institute on Maui
Hawaiʻi Health System Corporation filed a legal complaint on Tuesday in an ongoing effort to get a lease negotiated with the Pacific Cancer Institute on Maui.
Sen. Hirono Calls for President Trump’s Resignation
Sen. Hirono Calls for President Trump’s Resignation: In her Tweet, Hirono called the president a “misogynist, compulsive liar and admitted sexual predator.”
Deadly Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Kahului Man
A Kahului man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident in Haʻikū on Monday. Maui police have since identified the victim as 64-year-old Dean Line Sr.
Portion of Pūlehu Road to Close Dec. 13-15
The partial closure of Pūlehu Road is part of the County’s pavement preservation program. Work hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Need for Lifeguard Tower at Pu‘u Keka‘a Explored
A proposal to move a lifeguard tower from Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park about a mile north to Puʻu Kekaʻa (“Black Rock”) in Kāʻanapali, is up for discussion.
UPDATE: 2 Dead in Moloka‘i Cessna Plane Crash
UPDATE: Deadly Moloka‘i Cessna Plane Crash Claims 2 Lives. The aircraft was the subject of a search earlier on Sunday.
Olowalu Stabbing Update: Hāna Man Arrested
Officers arrested Shaun Nishida, 36, of Hāna, Maui. Police say Nishida was wanted for allegedly stabbing another male the previous day in Lahaina.
Maui High School Gym Renamed in Honor of Shine “Izumi” Matsui
Maui High School will hold a special dedication ceremony for the its gym, which will be renamed the Izumi “Shine” Matsui Athletic Complex, in honor of the late Matsui who served as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director for a span of nearly 30 years.
Kamehameha Schools Issues Apology Letter Amid Sex Abuse Case
Kamehameha Schools issued an apology to victims of Dr. Browne, Chief of Psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital–the man at the center of a sex abuse scandal…
Pearl Harbor Remembrance: “A Day That Forever Changed Hawai‘i”
“My heart is in Hawai‘i today as we commemorate the 76th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, a day that forever changed Hawai‘i and our country…
Pukalani Superette Donation Helps Kahului School Recover from Fire
Thanks to the generous donations of customers and community members over the past week, Pukalani Superette was able to donate $1,000 to aid Kahului School
Maui Police Launch Attempted Murder Investigation Following Stabbing in Olowalu
Maui police have launched a second degree attempted murder investigation following a stabbing reported in Olowalu on Wednesday night, Dec. 6, 2017.
Maui Cannabis Conference Speakers Announced, Jan. 6-7
The Maui Cannabis Conference will be promoting cannabis awareness and education regarding the health benefits of medical marijuana, as well as…
A&B Donates $25K to Fire Recovery Effort at Kahului School
Alexander & Baldwin today announced it is donating $25,000 to assist with recovery efforts at Kahului Elementary School after a fire damaged classrooms….
2017 Hurricane Season Brings Two Cyclones to Central Pacific
The 2017 hurricane season featured two tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility, which is below the seasonal average.





