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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.
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Maui’s Two New House Members Introduce First Slate of Bills
The measures include addressing the minimum wage, sea level rise, invasive species, school capacity and repair, and illegal vacation rentals.
UH Maui College, Kapi‘olani CC, Partner: Offer New Online Business IT Degree
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and Kapiʻolani Community College are partnering to offer a new online business Information Technology degree.
Invasive Corn Snake Found in Waipahu
The green-colored snake measured about two feet in length and has been tentatively identified as a non-venomous corn snake.
Missing Person: Last Made Contact with Mainland Family on Jan. 10
Seth Arnold, 20, is believed to reside on an unknown boat moored off of Māla Wharf in West Maui
Hawaiian Language Takes Center Stage at United Nations
The 2019 International Year was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in order to draw attention to the critical loss of indigenous languages…
Maui Flood Advisory Until 5:45 p.m.
At 2:39 p.m. HST, radar indicated moderate to locally heavy showers falling at rates up to 1.5 inches per hour along leeward slopes of Haleakala.
Traffic Advisory: Hana Highway Rockslide
HANA HWY ROCKSLIDE: Small rockslide on Hana Highway at mile marker 19.7. A crew from the State Department of Transportation is responding.
Wanted: Woman Sought on Outstanding Arrest Warrant
The Maui Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Nicole Feliciano who has an outstanding $5,000 arrest warrant. Nicole Feliciano is described as a 42 year old female, 5’7″ tall, 150 lbs. with brown eyes and hair. She also goes by the name “Nicole Aina” and has a tattoo on her right foot. Anyone […]
Bill Seeks Ban on Candy Flavored Tobacco
HB276 has already drawn 438 pages of testimony, but this previously submitted testimony will not be available to the committee when it reconvenes on Tuesday.
Bill Seeks Minimum Wage Increase Ranging from $12.50 to $15 in 2024
Under the House bill, the minimum wage for employees not receiving employer-sponsored health insurance will gradually increase until it reaches $15 in 2024…
Kalani Pe‘a to Present at 2019 GRAMMY Premiere Awards
Kalani Pe’a will be a presenter at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony. Pe’a was the 2017 GRAMMY award winner for his debut album “E Walea.”
Chilly Haleakalā: Black Ice, “Snow Flurries,” No Accumulation on Ground
There were no winter weather advisories in effect, but there were reports of “snow flurries off and on with no accumulation on the ground,” said Nancy Stimson.
Rare New Video of Newborn Humpback Whale
This is the closest (estimated within 20 minutes) that the researcher has been to a live humpback whale birth in 25 years.
Mayor’s Prosecutor Appointee One Vote Short of Committee Recommendation
A Maui council committee Wednesday night voted 5-4 against recommending the Mayor’s nominee, John D. Kim as prosecuting attorney.
200-Room Windward Hotel Planned in Kahului, Maui
RD Olson Development is planning construction of the four-story Windward Hotel on five acres of land in Kahului, east of Costco and Courtyard by Marriott.
Arrest Made in ‘Ukulele Store Robbery in Lahaina
Forty-seven year old Jason Bero, who has no local address, was charged on Monday afternoon with second degree robbery and several outstanding arrest warrants.
Maui Has 26% of State’s Visitor Accommodation Units
The majority of Maui’s visitor units were in the Luxury/Deluxe price classes as the bulk of Maui’s supply is high-end properties in luxury regions of Wailea…
$50K Distributed to Families Affected by Lahaina Fires
Maui United Way with organizers of the Lahaina Strong Benefit Concert distributed funds raised to families affected by the Lahiana fires due to Hurricane Lane.
