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UPDATE: Waterline Break Affects Traffic on Front Street
The closure of Front Street will extend from Kenui Street to Baker Street from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m.
Maui Brewing Co Wins Architecture Design Award
AIA Honolulu announced the 60th Annual Design Awards from the best of 44 recently completed and unbuilt architectural projects in Hawaiʻi.
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Hawaiian Pro Called ON at Haleiwa
The competition whittled down yesterday, yet ten Hawaiʻi athletes still remain in contention, including two former Hawaiian Pro winners, Dusty Payne (HAW) and Sebastian Zietz (HAW), who will clash against Michael February (ZAF) and Dion Atkinson (AUS) in Heat 14.
Brandon Arakawa Named Maui District Teacher of the Year
Maui’s Brandon Arakawa was named Maui District Teacher of the Year as part of the annual recognition and awards issued by the state Department of Education.
Vehicle Accident: North Kīhei Road, Mā‘alaea
Motorists are advised of a motor vehicle accident on North Kīhei Road. The road is temporarily blocked in both directions at Keālia Pond
Maui Businesses Win Big at Hawai‘i Ecotourism Awards
Hawaiian Paddle Sports was named Hawaiʻi’s Sustainable Operator of the Year, and Lila Jones, head mermaid instructor at Hawaiʻi Mermaid Adventures, was named Maui’s Ecotour Guide of the Year.
Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Assault at Haleakalā NP
A man convicted of assaulting his spouse by strangulation at Haleakalā National Park last year, was sentenced three-and-a-half years in prison yesterday.
Washington State Visitor Critically Injured at DT Fleming
Ocean Safety and Fire personnel responded to a swimmer possibly injured in the shorebreak at DT Fleming Beach at around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.
Body of Texas Visitor Pulled from Pond at Kailua, Maui
The victim was eventually located by firefighters on the bottom of the pond in approximately six feet of water.
Hoapili Hale Closed Due to Wailuku Water Main Break
The Second Circuit Court, Hoapili Hale, is closed (as of 11:19 a.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018) due to a water main break.
3 Billion Pieces of Mail Anticipated for Christmas Week Delivery
With an increase in early and online shopping, there is no longer a “busiest day” for holiday shipping. Instead, the busiest time is now two weeks before Christmas.
Maui’s Median Home Price Hits $774,223
The median price for a single-family home on Maui rose to $774,223. That’s up more than $105,000 from the same time last year.
Coast Guard Hero Recognized On Maui
US Coast Guard Petty Officer (Ret.) Mitchell Lani received a Commendation Medal for his brave actions while training for deployment during the Korean War.
Water Main Break on Central Ave, Wailuku
Crews from the Department of Water Supply are responding to a water main break in on Central Ave in Wailuku. Work is expected to take six hours to complete.
Registration Open for Maui’s 18th Annual Paddle For Hunger
The 18th annual fun, anything that floats, jungle rules, un-timed “race” supports the Maui Food Bank in its mission to help feed the hungry.
LA Rams and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Team Up
As part of the agreement, the Rams will play a 2019 preseason game at Aloha Stadium. Game details including date, time and opponent will be announced later.
28th Annual Hula O Nā Keiki Winners
The 2018 Miss Hula O Na Keiki title went to Nadia Kūkahiliokeawepē Nascimento of Hālau Nā Mamo O Puʻuanahulu under the direction of Lōpaka Igarta DeVera and Sonny Ching.
Hana Hwy Update, Flood Advisory Extended
Crews have cleared the fallen tree on Hana Highway at mile marker 21 and six landslides between mile markers 7 and 13. State transportation crews are now responding to a slide at mile marker 20.8. The National Weather Service has extended the flood advisory for Mauu through 8 p.m.
Maui Mayor Elect Victorino Accepting Resumes
Maui Mayor Elect-Mike Victorino is now accepting resumes for all County of Maui, Office of the Mayor Department Directors and Deputy Positions.
Paddle for Life Anniversary Event Raises $240K for Maui Cancer Community
This year’s 10th Anniversary edition of Pacific Cancer Foundation’s Paddle for Life event raised more than $240,000. “This is fabulous news but in actuality the true success of this event is the beauty of our cancer community coming together,” said PCF executive director Nancy La Joy.









