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Winter Storm Forces Closure of Multiple Maui Parks, Beaches
All South Maui parks as well as Baldwin and Kanahā beach parks will be closed Sunday due to a severe winter storm forecast to impact the entire state.
Bill That Sought 100 Year Old Purchase Age for Cigarettes Dies in Legislature
A House bill that sought to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 100 has died in committee.
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Pedestrian Suffers Life Threatening Injuries in Overnight Accident in Kīhei
A 22-year-old male pedestrian suffered critical life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while he was walking in the outermost northbound lane of the Maui Veteran’s Highway in Kīhei.
California Man Dies, Pulled Unresponsive from Nāpili Bay
A 66-year-old California man died in an apparent drowning at Nāpili Bay in West Maui on Friday, fire officials said.
Vehicle Registration Renewals Offered at Wailuku Safeway Kiosk
Maui motorists can renew their vehicle registrations at the state’s first self-serve kiosk located at the Safeway Maui Lani. The kiosk opens next week.
Visitor Pulled Unresponsive From Waters at Pu‘u Keka‘a
A 54-year-old male visitor was pulled from waters by fellow beachgoers at Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali on Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.
60 Foot Surf, Coastal Flooding Possible
Surf of up to 60 feet is forecast on Sunday as an unusually strong storm system moves toward the islands from the north over the weekend.
Maui Mural Team Highlighted in Micro-Doc
A team of Maui artists are among a team painting murals throughout Wailuku and Central Maui in partnership with the international nonprofit, PangeaSeed Foundation.
Visitors Pulled by Wave “Olivine Pools”
A couple visiting Maui was rescued from the area known as Olivine Pools in West Maui after a large wave nearly pulled them in to the ocean.
Third Nominee Voted Down in Committee
The committee on Thursday voted against a recommendation of Will Spence as director of the Department of Housing and Human Concerns.
Semi-Slug Found in Kohala Sparks Rat Lungworm Vigilance
A collection of Parmarion martensi, an invasive semi-slug, has been confirmed in the Kohala district of the Big Island
“Viral Video” of Skiers, Snowboarders on Mauna Kea Denounced
The incident involved professional athletes videotaping themselves skiing and snowboarding on Mauna Kea.
Blue Zones Maui Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
The Blue Zones Project has been on the ground in central Maui working toward making the healthy choice the easier choice. Our Malika Dudley interviewed, Laks Abraham, community program manager of Blue Zones Project to chat about project highlights and what we can look forward to from BZP in 2019.
Legislature Revisits Holdover of Revocable Water Permits
The item surfaces as A&B ceased nearly 150 years of sugar production on Maui in 2016 and completed the sale of 41,000 acres of ag land to Mahi Pono in December.
Pā‘ia Relief Route Discussion Deferred Pending Funding
The environmental assessment for the Pāʻia Relief Route project has been placed hold as conversations continue on the prioritization of Maui capacity projects.
Committee Advances McClean, Votes Down Wong Appointment
A council committee advanced a recommendation of Michele McLean to the Dept of Planning, but voted down the mayor’s appointment of Pat Wong as Corp Counsel.
Southwest Airlines Completes First Validation Flight to Hawaii
The carrier’s first ever touchdown in the Hawaiian Islands comes as part of Southwest’s authorization process with the FAA to offer future scheduled service to Hawaii.
Maui Police Advise of Stranger Danger Incident in Lahaina
Police say an unknown male exited the vehicle while holding a bat and told the 11 year old female to come over and that he would take her to school.
Snorkeler Treated for Medical Emergency off Maui
A 63-year-old man was transported to awaiting emergency medical personnel after suffering a medical emergency during a snorkel outing off Maui.
Visitor Rescued From Waters Off Kā‘anapali, Maui
A 63-year-old male visitor was rescued from waters off of Kāʻanapali on Sunday morning, Feb. 3, 2019.
