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Haʻikū Man Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Defrauding Indian Community

54-year-old Bart Wayne Volen, who is a resident of San Diego, California and Haʻikū, Maui, was sentenced to eight and a half years in jail for defrauding the United Auburn Indian Community located north of Sacramento, conspiring to launder money and filing a false tax return.

Water Conservation Remains for Central, South Maui

All water consumers in Wailuku, Kahului, Kīhei, Wailea, Mākena, Māʻalaea, and Pāʻia areas are asked to continue water conservation due to damage to the ground water source at ʻĪao tunnel and to the ʻĪao surface water intake.

Maui County Buys 267 Acres, Including Easement to “Jaws”

As of this morning the County of Maui purchased 267.74 acres of former plantation land for $9.49 million in East Maui, near Peʻahi. The land, also referred to as the Haʻikū Sugar East Subdivision, consists of four lots and includes a heiau and the access easement to the “Jaws” lookout. According to information released by […]

Final Investigation Report on Mariner Casualty Near Maui

The man was killed while his vessel was under tow by the US Coast Guard, during a search and rescue response on Nov. 5, 2015, about 26-miles south of Maui.

Breezy Conditions Today for Maui County

Here is your daily Maui County weather forecast including high and low temperatures, winds, precipitation and cloud cover.

Dog Found on Baldwin Avenue, Recovering From Injuries

The dog, named Addie, had bruising and abrasions on her neck and body and it is suspected that she was hit by a car. The Maui Humane Society is raising funds for her treatment.

Paradise for Guests & 13 Chefs at HFWF

The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival will make Maui its first stop next month, and premiere dining event A Chef’s Paradise is set for Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016.

Today’s Weather Forecast

Here is your daily Maui County weather forecast including high and low temperatures, winds, precipitation and cloud cover.

Capobianco Trial: OB/GYN Reviews Sonogram Images of Fetus

A Maui Obstetrician-Gynecologist who treated Carly “Charli” Scott during her pregnancy testified as an expert witness in the field of medicine on Tuesday in the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco.

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center Celebrates 30 Years

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center celebrates its 30th anniversary in October, commemorating three decades of assisting residents in need.

NATIVE Act Becomes Law

President Barack Obama signed the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act into law this week.

Visiting Bicyclist Run Over in Makawao Accident

A 63-year old male bicyclist was struck by an oncoming vehicle after he failed to negotiate a bend on Makawao Avenue on Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2016.

UPDATE: Hāna Ranch Provisions Shuts Down Kitchen Immediately

Building maintenance is forcing Hāna Ranch Provisions to halt operations, effective immediately. Both the dining room and to-go counter are closed for now.

Capobianco Trial: Forensic Entomologist Estimates Time of Death

Prosecuting Rivera asked if the inactivity would be consistent with “wrapping a dead body in a blanket and taping the ends of the blanket with masking tape or other material.” Dr. Goff responded saying, “That would be a possibility.”

15th Falsetto Champion Gregory Maxwell Juan

The Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest named Gregory James Kahikina Maikalani Maxwell Juan its 15th champion Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.

500 Participate in 12th Annual Lahaina Town Clean Up

The 12th Annual Lahaina Town Clean Up took place on Saturday, Sept. 24 along the streets, harbors and beaches of Lahaina Town from Puamana to the Māla Boat Ramp.

Maui Flood Advisory Extended to 11 a.m.

At 7:51 a.m., radar showed heavy rain near Hāna, Maui that was falling at a rate of 1-2 inches per hour.

Governor Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration for ʻĪao Flood Damage

Initial assessments put the Iao flood damage estimate at $15 million. About 20 families were directly impacted by the storm. The county and National Guard continue are working to clear an estimated 9,000 truckloads of debris.

Hawaiʻi Mermaid Adventures Transforms Guests into Mythical Creatures

A new mermaid adventure company has launched business on Maui that offers guests the opportunity to explore the ocean, coral reefs and underwater wildlife as the mythical undersea creatures.

Governor to Tour ʻĪao Valley Flood Damage, Community Meeting Set

Due to growing concerns about future ʻĪao Valley flood events, the County of Maui is holding a community meeting for all affected residents.
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