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King Tides Roll In: Monk Seal Slows Traffic on Honoapiʻilani Hwy
King tides: A monk seal came up partially on the road on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu this afternoon, slowing traffic on the busy Maui thoroughfare…
A&B to Plant Pongamia Energy Crop in Central Maui
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and TerViva today announced plans to cultivate pongamia on 250 acres of former sugar plantation lands in Central Maui.
4.5 Hawai‘i Quake Caused by Bending of Oceanic Plate From Weight of Island
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a prelim magnitude 4.4 earthquake reported at 10:09a on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 about 70 mi SW of Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
Light to Moderate Winds Expected Today
Light to moderate winds are forecast through the weekend with an increase in the forecast for early next week. Showers will favor windward and mauka areas…
Maui Film Festival 2017 Shorts: Toes in the Sand
The “Toes in the Sand” Cinema, taking place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, at Wailea Beach, is a free community screening, open to all.
Visitor Injured by Rogue Wave at Mākena, Maui
Fire officials say the 29-year-old woman from San Francisco had multiple lacerations to her body and a possible broken arm when a rogue wave swept her over…
Maui Ranked Among Best Places to Visit in US
The publication highlighted Maui’s idyllic beaches, parks and east Maui’s Kaihalulu sands and Road to Hana, calling Maui “escapism at its finest.”
California Man Pulled Unresponsive from Hulopo‘e Beach, Lāna‘i
The male victim is a 66-year-old California man, and also a part-time Lānaʻi resident.
Gusty Winds Expected Today for Maui County
Gusty winds are expected to continue through Tuesday. Wednesday into the second half of the week they’ll drop off a bit. Relatively stable conditions…
Oprah Leads Special Conversation on Maui, June 26
Global media leader and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey will appear for a special conversation at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater on June 26, 2017.
VIDEO: Hōkūle‘a Continues to Spread Mālama Honua Message
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will continue to sail around the Hawaiian Islands to reconnect and share stories & lessons learned on the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage.
Kmart Closes Kahului Store After 24 Years
The Big Kmart in Kahului officially closed its doors on Sunday, June 18, 2017, after nearly 24 years in business at the Dairy Road location.
California Man Pulled from Waters at Nāpili, Maui
The 68-year-old male victim from California had been snorkeling with a friend not far from shore in Nāpili when the friend noticed that the man was not moving.
Traffic Advisory: Ha‘ikū Road Now OPEN, Downed Tree Removed
UPDATE: 7:25 am.. Haʻikū Rd is now OPEN. Crews have since cleared the tree from the roadway.
Winds up to 20 mph Today
East winds are expected to keep blowing over the state through next weekend with showers for our usual windward and mauka areas. A disturbance…
Hōkūleʻa’s Unforgettable Homecoming
It is estimated that 50,000 people came to Magic Island to welcome home the Hōkūleʻa from her three-year worldwide voyage.
Hōkūleʻa Greeted by Tens of Thousands
Tens of thousands of people greeted the Hōkūleʻa during a 4-hour parade of wa’a leading to the legendary vessel to its overnight mooring off Magic Island.
Homeward Bound Hōkūleʻa Spotted on Overflight
Hōkūleʻa and the Hikianalia are expected to moor at Magic Island by 9 a.m., with an official welcome ceremony to follow at 10 a.m.
Lawsuit Threatened Over Airport Light Impacts on Rare Seabirds
The complaint alleges lighting at state-operated airports and harbors on Kaua‘i, Maui and Lāna‘i are causing injuries & death to critically imperiled seabirds.
Missing Person: Woman Last Seen June 15 in Waihe‘e
Carmel Yoshida, 27, is described as 5’4″ tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen on June 15, 2017 walking toward Wailuku.
