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Boat Runs Aground at “Little Beach” in Mākena, Maui

The operator had apparently anchored the boat offshore of “Little Beach” and swam ashore to meet with friends. The operator claimed to have purchased the boat only a few days prior.

Female Visitor from China Pulled from Twin Falls Pond

A woman visiting from China was pulled from waters at Twin Falls on Sunday afternoon.

Windward Showers as Weak Front Clears Maui County

Enhanced showers are expected for windward areas through Monday as a weak front passes by. Moderate trade winds are then expected…

Windy Conditions Boost Sprints for MIL Track Athletes

Track and field athletes from the Maui Interscholastic League took advantage of windy conditions Friday, posting some of the year’s fastest times in the sprints and relays.

Kahoʻolawe Fire Sparked by Catalytic Converter

The fire was started by a vehicle’s catalytic converter. The brush fire burned a total of about 15 acres.

Weak Front Expected Later This Weekend

The weekend is forecast to start with fair weather and relatively few windward showers with a modest increase in trade wind speeds Saturday. A weak front is…

Japengo Tastemakers Dinner: Cheers to the Beer

Beer takes a turn at the table, as Japengo teams up with Maui Brewing Co. for its April Maui Tastemakers Series, celebrating local producers and great food.

No Tsunami Threat After 7.0M Kyushu, Japan Earthquake

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 7.0M (preliminary 7.1 magnitude) earthquake reported at 6:25 a.m. HST on Friday, April 15, 2016 near Kyushu Japan, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

East Maui Man Still Missing After Nine Months

Family members of East Maui resident Billy Oliveira have renewed their plea for help in locating him, in the hopes that new information will surface in the case that has seen little if any movement since it was first reported.

Three Neighbor Island Quakes Offer Gentle Reminder

Three small quakes nudged the outer islands between March 28 and April 5, offering a gentle reminder that damaging earthquakes are part of Hawaiʻi’s history.

Winds Weaken Some Today

Weaker trades are expected Thursday into Friday. Little change in the rainfall pattern is expected through Thursday. An upper level disturbance could usher…

Maui Electric Among Top 10 Utilities in Nation for Solar

For an eighth year, Maui Electric Company has been named as one of the nation’s top utilities for connecting the most solar watts per customer to the grid.

82-Year-Old Man Medevaced From Tour Boat off Olowalu, Maui

The US Coast Guard medically evacuated an 82-year-old man experiencing difficulty breathing from a snorkeling tour boat near Olowalu Point on Wednesday.

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa Appoints Cultural Advisor

The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa has appointed Jack Stone to its newly created position of cultural advisor for the resort.

East Maui Taro Farmers to Take Concerns Directly to A&B

Advocates for the restoration of East Maui’s streams plan to hold a demonstration at A&B’s shareholder meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7 a.m. at A&B’s headquarters on Bishop Street in Honolulu.

Illegal Bearded Dragon Lizard Captured in Waiʻanae

Bearded dragons are native to central Australia and are common in the pet trade on the Mainland, but are illegal to possess in Hawaiʻi.

Maui Humane Society Launches 24-Hour Animal Response Hotline

Residents of Maui now have a 24-Hour Animal Response hotline to call when they see domestic animals, livestock or horses in need of help. Organization leaders say the Maui Humane Society is launching this new service in response to the number of calls it receives for animal emergencies from the community. “Last year, we responded […]

Wailuku Teen Surprised with Make-a-Wish Gift

The Maui teen was referred to the wish-granting organization in 2015 and was scheduled to go on a trip with his family to Disney World this summer, until a harrowing phone call on Thursday put those plans on halt—and another plan into action.

Da Taste of Keokea Features Savory Food and Songs

Culinarians and crafters will be celebrated at Da Taste of Keokea on Sunday, April 17, featuring a garden-to-table theme and star-studded musical lineup.

Trade Winds Expected All Week

Trade winds are forecast across the island chain through the week. Clouds and showers will be focused over windward and mauka areas. Locally breezy…
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