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Super Bowl Sunday Weather Forecast, Front Approaching
A cold front begins to approach the islands and Kona winds are forecast to develop ahead of the front starting Saturday. Sunday through Monday those winds could…
Bill Seeks to Legalize Prostitution in Hawaiʻi
A bill was introduced at the state legislature that if passed, would repeal penalties for consensual adult prostitution and promotion of prostitution in Hawaiʻi
3-year-old Trucker Dukes in Hospice Care, Join #TruckerToughChallenge for World Cancer Day
Ahead of World Cancer Day, friends of the Dukes ohana have launched a movement. The “Trucker Tough Challenge” challenges you to show your toughest face to spread awareness of cancer…
Hawaiʻi Files Federal Lawsuit Against Trump for Immigration Order
The lawsuit filed today by the state of Hawaiʻi asks the court to block implementation of the January 27, 2017 Executive Order signed by President Trump.
Temple Bell Stolen from Wailuku Jodo Mission
The temple Tsurigane bell was reported stolen this week from the Wailuku Jodo Mission on Central Avenue in Wailuku, Maui.
Light Winds Today, Wet Front for Weekend
Light and variable wind conditions will continue today but a cold front will begin to approach over the weekend and winds will increase out of the south and…
Maui High’s Afemui Signs NLI to Attend Vanderbilt University
The pride of Maui High School, student-athlete Feleti Afemui, made his decision to attend Vanderbilt University next fall on a football scholarship official Tuesday, signing a National Letter of Intent before a classroom full of family, friends and faculty.
Forecast Changing Today: Light Winds, Hazy & Hot
Light winds and land sea breezes are forecast for Thursday and Friday. Dry weather is expected during this time before winds increase out of the southwest over…
Maui’s Montage Kapalua Bay Among Best Hotels in Hawaiʻi and US
The Montage Kapalua Bay on Maui was ranked in the top two Best Hotels in Hawaiʻi and among the top four best hotels in the US in the 2017 ranking released by U.S. News and World Report.
Cool & Dry Weather Continues, Winds Weaken
Cool, dry and stable weather is expected through Wednesday. Winds are forecast to become light and southerly Thursday and variable on Thursday…
Bills to Ban Coral-Killing Sunscreens Advance
The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection passed House Bill 600 which would prohibit the sale of sunscreens containing the chemical oxybenzone.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Industry Sets New Records
Here on Maui, visitor arrivals were up 3.9% in 2016 to more than 2.6 million visitors; and visitor spending increased 8.4% to $4.5 billion.
Forecast: Gusty, Dry & Cool Weather Today
Gusty trade winds are forecast to continue into Tuesday with dry, cool conditions expected through Wednesday as winds veer to the east and gradually decrease..
National Guard Exercise Taking Place on Maui Jan. 31-Feb. 1
Members of the Hawaiʻi National Guard, United States Coast Guard, paramedics, Kahului Airport security, Maui police and fire fighters will be participating in a large scale emergency operations exercise starting Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.
Schatz: Executive Order on Immigration is “Un-American”
US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i announced his support of legislation introduced by US Sen. Chris Murphy that would block Trump’s recent refugee and immigrant executive order.
Body of California Visitor Recovered from Waiʻānapanapa Freshwater Caves
Maui firefighters recovered the body of a 33-year-old male visitor from Novato, California, Sunday afternoon at the Waiʻānapanapa Freshwater Caves in Hāna.
Gusts to 55 mph Prompt Continuation of Wind Advisory
Behind a departing front, gusty and cool north winds are forecast to continue through Monday. Dry weather is expected Tuesday into Wednesday…
Fire Crews Locate Lost Pig Hunter in East Maui
At 9:48 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, firefighters received a call for three overdue pig hunters who went hunting in the Kailua area of East Maui.
UPDATE: Downed Tree Blocking Hāna Hwy at Mile 12
Maui police closed the Hāna Highway (360) at Mile 12 due to a large downed tree blocking both lanes. The closure went into effect at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Motorists can expect significant delays as crews work to remove the large tree.
Male Visitor in Critical Condition, Pulled from Waters at Wailea Beach
A 76-year-old male visitor was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition after being pulled from the water at Wailea Beach in South Maui on Thursday morning.
