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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.
Maui Visitor Spending Grew 6.8% in March 2017
Visitor spending on Maui grew (+6.8% to $423.7 million) in March 2017, boosted by increased daily spending (+6.7% to $217 per person).
Three Suspects Charged in Robbery of Kahului Salon Supply Business
Police say Jennifer Kong, 38, of Wailuku, Noah Mariano, 35, of Kula and Riana Lee, 24, of Makawao were charged on Thursday for the offense of 1st Degree Robbery
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After Large Quake in Philippines
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 6.8 (7.2 preliminary magnitude) quake reported at 10:23a HST on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Mindanao, Philippines
Hawai‘i Teachers Overwhelmingly Ratify New Four-Year Contract
Ninety-eight percent of the nearly 8,000 members of the HSTA who cast ballots across the state on Thursday, voted to ratify a new four year contract.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Possible Today for Maui County
A cold front and upper level disturbance are forecast to approach the state and bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Friday. The front is forecast to stall over Maui County…
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Update: Talking Law with David Sereno
Why aren’t Maui’s medical marijuana dispensaries open yet? Once they are, what can patients buy? Attorney-at-Law David Sereno shares the latest legal details.
Weather Pattern Shifting Today, Possible Wet Weekend
Winds are forecast to ease and shift out of the southeast Thursday as a front approaches. That means our weather pattern will also shift to spotty afternoon showers for interior…
Police Identify Suspect in Armed Robbery at Tokyo Lounge
Maui Police are asking for the public’s help in locating William K. Keliihoomalu IV who authorities have identified as a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred at the Tokyo Lounge in Wailuku on Monday night, April 24, 2017. Keliihoomalu is described as 30 years old, 5’9” tall, about 240 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. […]
PACOM Commander Confirms North Korea’s Threat to Hawai‘i
In a House Armed Services Committee hearing today, Admiral Harry Harris, Commander of the US Pacific Command, confirmed the threat of North Korea to Hawaiʻi and detailed potential vulnerabilities that exist within current US missile defense capabilities that could put Hawaiʻi at risk.
Hōkūle‘a Returns to Taputapuatea for Ancient Voyaging Ritual
Hōkūle‘a returned to Taputapuatea, the spiritual center for voyagers of the Pacific, to ceremonially launch and close their voyages.
EXCLUSIVE: Rash of Gas Thefts Involving Drilled Tanks in South Maui
Several reports have surfaced of vehicles damaged with holes drilled in their gas tanks, in what appears to be an effort to steal gas,
CONDEMNED: Lead Paint Forces Closure of Old Kula Community Center
A non-profit dance academy is scrambling to vacate the Old Kula Community Center that is being condemned by the County due to the discovery of lead paint.
A Look at Maui County Homes Under $800K
The single family median house price on Maui increased to $769K for the month of March, according to RAM data. We take a look at what that price can get you around Maui County.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument at Maui’s Baldwin High School
As part of the Judiciary’s Courts in the Community outreach program, the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will hear oral argument on April 27 at Maui’s Baldwin High School
ESE Winds Back in the Forecast for Maui County
Moderate east to southeast winds are forecast into midweek. Drier than usual weather is expected through Tuesday. From late Tuesday windward…
Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Kahului Traffic Incident
Maui police arrested a man for allegedly using his van to intentionally run over a 47-year-old man who was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk in Kahului.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After Large Chile Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a large earthquake reported at 11:38 a.m. off the coast of Chile, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
