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Crews Respond to Overnight Residential Fire in Waiehu Heights
Maui fire crews responded to a house fire in the Waiehu Heights area of Wailuku overnight.
325 Sheraton Maui Hotel Workers on Strike
As of 5 a.m. today, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, more than 325 Sheraton Maui hotel workers are on strike.
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Styles Kahiau Alexander is 2018 Maui Fair Baby of the Year
Organizers of the 96th Maui Fair Baby of the Year contest announced the 2018 winner, Styles Kahiau Alexander of Kahului.
The Whales Are Back! PWF Reports its First Sighting of Season
The Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Explorer vessel reported spotting its first whale sighting of the season with assistance from Maui Diamond this morning, Oct. 8, 2018 at 8:08 a.m. The sighting occurred 2.4 miles North of Molokini heading towards Māʻalaea Harbor.
Maui Chief Judge Cardoza Honored as Jurist of the Year
Maui’s Second Circuit Court Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza was recognized as the 2018 Jurist of the Year.
Visitor Injured in Fall, Airlifted from Nākālele
A 34-year-old man was rescued from the blow hole area at Nākālele Point on Sunday, after suffering an injury in a fall at the location.
9 Rescued from Waiheʻe, Trapped by Rising Stream
Nine people were airlifted to safety after becoming stranded due to a quickly rising stream in Waiheʻe Valley on Sunday afternoon. Maui Fire Captain Paul Haake said the bridge was washed out and residents were unable to cross back to the other side of heavily flowing stream. The incident was reported at 12:51 p.m. on […]
16 Airlifted from Kepaniwai at ʻĪao, Stranded by Rising River
Sixteen people were rescued from ʻĪao Valley on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2018, when quick-rising water at the Wailuku river left the individuals stranded.
Maui’s Second Large-Scale Solar Project Brought Online
Under the project, Maui Electric is buying power from Ku‘ia Solar in West Maui which is independently owned and operated by Kenyon Energy.
Local Celebrities Rally Around Bullied Maui Boy to Raise Awareness
Comedian Pashyn Santos, Na Hoku Hanahano award winners Kimié and Anuhea, Grammy winner Kalani Pe’a…
Maui Fair Weekend! New Experiences, Return of Street Party
The four day Maui Fair event kicked off on Thursday with the Annual Parade and opening night. Maui Fair Director, Sherri Grimes said fair attendance so far is on par with last year.
Supreme Court Hearing Set on Investment Property Surcharge Amendment
The Supreme Court of Hawai’i has accepted a petition from all four counties to hear their arguments against a constitutional amendment which proposes to allow the state to impose a “surcharge” upon “investment property.”
Paddle for Life: Cancer Community Embarks on Spiritual Journey
“He wa’a he moku, he moku he wa’a.” (The canoe is our island, the island is our canoe) –ʻōlelo noʻeau (traditional saying)
Legislation Prevents Shrinking Seat Sizes, Legroom on Airplanes
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i recently voted to help pass legislation to keep seats and legroom space on airplanes from shrinking.
Maui Fair Parade, Complete Entertainment Line-up
The fair runs from Oct. 4 through Oct. 7, 2018. To end the fair with a bang, Willie K closes out the fair weekend on Sunday, Oct. 7, taking the stage at 9:30 p.m.
Maui’s Kendall Grove Returns to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Oct. 20
Maui’s Kendall Grove returns to the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in “BKFC 3: The Takeover” on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi and live on pay-per-view.
REMINDER: (8:18 a.m. HST Oct. 3, 2018) Nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert Test
The Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert TODAY, Oct. 3, 2018.
Waiopai Bridge Work to Impact Traffic Oct. 8 through February
A $1.1 million project to repair the Waiopai Bridge in Hāna gets underway next week and will run through February 2019. The repairs will impact traffic, especially for residents of Kaupō.
Maui Boy Stands Up to Bullying With Message of Aloha
Our Malika Dudley interviewed a young boy who has experienced bullying here on Maui. His story is not unique, as more than 1 in 5 children experience being bullied each year, but at just six years old Lawaia Uwekoolani is wise beyond his years. The first…
Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Detected at Kalōpā State Recreation Area
This latest detection is roughly 12 miles from the nearest known occurrence of the Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death fungus on the east side of the island.
