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House Advances Medical Aid in Dying Bill

The State House on Tuesday advanced the “Our Care, Our Choice” bill on medical aid in dying. It was 128 pieces of legislation that crossed over…

Royal Society to Honor Two Maui Women

The ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu will bestow its inaugural Kaʻahumanu Awards upon Aunty Bessie DeMello of Kahului and Lady Grace Spenser of Wailuku on March 16.
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Kīhei Charter School 2018 Registration Schedule Begins March 7

Administrators are preparing for instruction at the school’s new campus at the Maui Research and Technology Park above Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei.

Kanemitsu’s Bakery is Semifinalist for National JBF Award

George Kanemitsu’s bakery on Molokaʻi is among an elite list of semifinalists named to the Outstanding Baker category of the prestigious James Beard Foundation.

Bicyclists Back Bill for Safe Passing Distance

Study: 44% of all bicyclist fatalities result from being struck from behind or sideswiped by a motorist.

Schatz Stresses Importance of Filling Seoul Ambassador Post

Officials from S Korea announced new developments from the region as reports have surfaced of N Korea’s willingness to discuss nuclear disarmament with the US.

Two Utah Visitors Rescued off Kapalua

Two male visitors from Utah were rescued from waters at Makaluapuna Point in West Maui on Sunday.

Body of ‘Opihi Picker Recovered off West Maui

Fire officials say the 56-year-old Nāpili man was picking ʻopihi on the shoreline with a 28-year-old male relative when he was knocked off the rocks by a wave.

Whale Tail: What it Means When a Humpback Does a Headstand

A whale offshore of the McGregor Point Lighthouse in West Maui was observed in a headstand position for approximately four minutes. What does it mean?

Maui Mourns the Loss of Beloved Uncle Richard Ho‘opi‘i

Beloved Maui musician, Uncle Richard Hoʻopiʻi passed away early this morning at his home in Kahakuloa, family members have confirmed.  

Second Presumed Humpback Whale Placenta Recovered Off Maui

Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Explorer, on the ultimate Ultimate Whalewatch with the Experts, recovered a placenta in Maui’s waters today. As with the February 17 discovery, the placenta is presumed to be from a humpback whale.

County Breaks Ground on Upcountry Skate Park

The County of Maui broke ground on a new Upcountry Skate Park on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at a site located below the Upcountry Pool in Pukalani. 

Mayor Arakawa Proposes New Shoreline Setback Regulations

Maui County was the first county in the state to adopt shoreline setback formulas that include annual erosion hazard rates.

“The Keiki Playhouse” Grand Re-Opening at QKC on Saturday

Family-owned and operated “The Keiki Playhouse” will be re-opening in a new location with upgrades, new play structures and at a lower price point for customers. 

‘Ulu on Menu in Hawai‘i Public Schools

This month, Hawai‘i public schools welcome a new local product in student meals – ‘ulu, otherwise known as breadfruit.  

Visitor Grateful for Care After Medical Emergency Off Molokini

Texas resident Terri Hunter was on an annual trip to Maui and had just jumped in the water at Molokini Crater, when she was found floating and unresponsive…

‘Īao School Vandalism, Threats Investigated

Maui police are investigating an incident involving a threat against ʻĪao Intermediate School by a student in the form of written graffiti in a bathroom.  Word of the incident also prompted a separate report in which a student reportedly brought a firearm on school grounds late last year.

Maui-Made Film Kuleana Gears Up for Hawai‘i and Guam Release

The film will be opening at eight theaters across the state and a ninth on Guam with details expected to be released next week.

Maui’s Kemper and Alms Win 2017/2018 Big Wave Tour Titles

Today, Maui big wave surfers Billy Kemper and Paige Alms officially earned the World Surf League Big Wave Tour men’s and women’s titles for the ’17-’18 season.

Water Service RESTORED After Main Break at Kahului Airport

UPDATE: 9:37 A.M. 2.28.18, Water Service has been restored.
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