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Vehicle-Pole Accident on Kokomo Road Results in Power Outage
Motorists are advised of a motor vehicle accident on Kokomo Road that involved damage to an electric pole.
Muggy, Hazy Conditions Continue Today
Because of light and variable winds, warm and muggy conditions are expected to continue through Tuesday. The light winds will lead to some…
Washington Man Dies in Waters Near Honolua, Maui
The victim, a 44-year-old man visiting from Kent, Washington was snorkeling alone on Maui when he reportedly ran into some sort of trouble and waved for help.
UH Researchers: Sugarcane is Not Dead, Just Different
The plantations have “had a good run and a huge impact in Hawai‘i but I think – their closure makes way for a whole new realm of agriculture,” said Lincoln.
State Opposes Attempts to Block Access to Information on Womens Reproductive Health
The requires limited service pregnancy centers to notify women in writing regarding the availability of state-funded reproductive health services.
Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Muggy, Hazy Conditions
A front is helping to block our trade winds and winds are slowly weakening and shifting out of the south for the holiday weekend and into early next week. This means…
Maui Chamber Teams with Amazon for First Ever Liftoff Event
The Maui Chamber of Commerce and Fulfillment by Amazon are teaming up to host Maui’s first ever Liftoff event.
Governor Expected to Sign Off on Rail Funding Bailout Bill
The rail funding bailout bill passed out of the House today in a 31-15 vote, and now heads to Governor David Ige, who is expected to sign off on the measure.
High Enterococci Count at Honokōwai Beach, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Honokōwai Beach, Maui. Levels of 137 per 100 mL have been detected during routine…
Festivals of Aloha Maui: Highlights Include Kealiʻi Reichel in Hāna
Highlights include the Hoʻopiʻi Falsetto Contest on Sept. 16; Molokaʻi’s Poke Contest on Oct. 6; Kealiʻi Reichel and Hālau Keʻalaokamaile in Hāna on Oct. 14…
Parking Plan Begins at Lahaina Small Boat Harbor
Under a new revocable permit, Diamond Parking Services, will assign the approximately 35 parking stalls at Lahaina Small Boat Harbor to tenants by permit…
Winds Shifting for Holiday Weekend
As a front approaches, trade winds are expected to slowly weaken and shift out of the south for the holiday weekend and into early next week. This…
Gabbard Assesses Eroded Honoapiʻilani Highway
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard toured sections of Honoapiʻilani Hwy on Maui near Olowalu on Thursday to assess deteriorating conditions due to rising sea levels and erosion
Hawai‘i Air National Guard Members Deploy for Harvey Relief
A Hawaiʻi Air National Guard transport aircraft departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam early this morning as part of the Hurricane Harvey relief effort.
Lahainaluna High Bus Routes Fully Restored
Progress update on school bus driver shortages on Maui and Kauai; Lahainaluna High bus routes fully restored
Lyft Launches Premier Stylish Ride Option on Maui
The new ride option will pair passengers with luxury sedans and SUVs such as BMW 3 Series, Audi A6, Lexus ES or a Cadillac Escalade.
State Keeps Promise to Cool 1,000 Classrooms
1,000 classrooms now have air conditioning and 323 others will be complete by the end of September. The AC units were installed in 88 schools on 5 islands.
Forecast: Winds Will be Shifting Soon
Trade winds will hold through the day Thursday, then slowly weaken and shift out of the south for the holiday weekend and into early next week. This means…
Maui Crime at Record Low in 2016, Violent Crime Down 19%
In Maui County, there were record low rates for total Index Crimes (-5.6%) and property crime (-4.3%) in 2016. Maui’s violent crime rate fell by 19.1% in 2016.
Second Rodenticide Application Dropped on Lehua Island
A second aerial application of rodenticide was conducted at Lehua Island today. The bait drops are being conducted in an effort to eradicate invasive rats.
