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Maui Dance Studio Finds Temporary Space After Kula Building is Condemned
Some 150 dancers are practicing at temporary sites after being forced from the Old Kula Community Center which was condemned from use after finding lead paint.
Makawao Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A warrant was obtained after information was received that an adult male had been supplying students at King Kekaulike with butane hash oil (BHO) and marijuana.
House Passes $14.1B State Budget, Includes $63M for Kīhei HS
Major items include: $63M for a new Kīhei High School on Maui; $1.8M for the Hawaiʻi Promise Program; and $23M to acquire 500 acres of ag land in Central Oʻahu.
Maui’s Guzman Finishes Runner-Up in State Girls Golf Championship
Maui High’s Reese Guzman finished as runner-up in the state HHSAA Golf Championship in Kāʻanapali after a sudden-death playoff with Punahou’s Claire Choi.
Light Winds Continue for Maui County Today
Light trade winds are expected today with windward and mauka showers overnight into the early morning hours. Because winds are light we also expect afternoon…
VIDEO: Gas Tank Drilling Caught on Surveillance
While most of the incidents were reported in Kīhei, one of the incidents was caught on surveillance video during an incident reported on April 22, in Māʻalaea.
Car Searches: Talking Law with David Sereno
How do you respond if a law enforcement officer wants to search your car? Attorney David Sereno says there’s a simple answer in our “Talking Law” series.
Lei Day in Maui Nei: Longest Lei Exchange is a Success
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa successfully attempt to set a world record for the Longest Lei Exchange during Monday’s May Day festivities.
Suspect in Tokyo Lounge Robbery Turns Himself In, Charged
Keliihoomalu was arrested and charged for the offense of Robbery in the First Degree for an incident last week at the Tokyo Lounge in Wailuku.
Upcountry Water Shortage Terminated Following Heavy Rains
Due to the high volume of rain over the weekend, the declaration of the Upcountry “Stage 1” water shortage has been terminated.
Maui Island Under Brown Water Advisory
The state of Hawaii, Department of Health, Clean Water Branch issued a Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui today following heavy rains over the weekend.
BREAKING: Maui Brewing Company Wins National Small Business Person for 2017
Husband-and-wife partners Garrett and Melanie Marrero of Maui Brewing Company were honored today as this year’s national Small Business Persons of the Year.
Weather Gradually Improving Through Midweek
The upper level disturbance is forecast to weaken and slowly move away from the islands through the middle of the week. Meanwhile…
Maui High Wins Boys Div. I State Baseball Championship
By MauiNow Staff Can you say, “Maui No Ka Oi!” The Sabers from Maui High School have been saying it all week at the Wally Yonamine Foundation Division I State Baseball Tournament, and Saturday the unseeded team from the Valley Isle earned its first state baseball crown in 35 years. The Sabers defeated Waiakea 6-1 […]
Sink Hole Forces Closure of Highway at Mile 39 in East Maui
Maui police have closed the highway at Mile 39 in East Maui due to a “large sink hole,” which has made the road impassable on the Kaupo side of Alalele Bridge.
Maui High vs. Waiakea Tonight for State Div. I Baseball Title
The Maui High School baseball team rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Friday to beat Campbell 6-4 in semifinal action of the 2017 Wally Yonamine Foundation Division I State Baseball Tournament at Les Murakami Stadium on Oahu.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Expected This Weekend
Heavy rain is expected to be widespread, especially in south and west Maui – Kihei, Lahaina, Kaanapali, and low-areas along Piilani Highway…
Mayor to Seek Moratorium on Maui Sand Mining
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa today said he plans to ask the County Council to declare a moratorium on the export of sand off-island.
Ground Breaking, Blessing Held at Pulehunui Industrial Subdivision
Owners of the new Pulehunui Industrial Park held a ground breaking ceremony at Maui’s first and only subdivision to offer M3 industrial zoning.
Pacific Biodiesel Ready for First Harvest at Sunflower Crop Site
The combine will be used to mechanically harvest the sunflowers and other oil and grain crops – and it will operate on 100% biodiesel produced by the company at its refinery on the Big Island.





