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Weak Cold Front Expected Monday into Tuesday
A weakening cold front will approach from the northwest Monday and slowly dissipate as it moves through the island chain Monday night through Tuesday night. Wednesday…
Bernie Sanders Wins Hawaiʻi
US Senator Bernie Sanders on Sunday issued a statement after The Associated Press declared him the winner of Hawaii’s Democratic caucus.
Man Airlifted After Fall from Cliff at Maliko Gulch
A 40-year-old man was airlifted from Maliko Gulch after he fell 6-8 feet and suffered an open fracture near his ankle.
Molokaʻi Brush Fire Burns 5 Acres at Kaluakoi
The Department’s Air 1 helicopter was dispatched from Maui to assist as ground crews faced difficult terrain while attempting to gain access to the fire.
20 People Safe After Caught by Flash Flood at Hālawa Valley, Molokaʻi
Maui fire and rescue crews are responding to a swift water rescue at Halawa Valley on Molokai.
Archaeological Survey Work Underway at Mokuʻula
The team of archaeologists will spend the next 6-8 weeks completing the Archaeological Inventory Survey work that was started last spring.
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain in Forecast Today
A weak trough of low pressure west of the state this afternoon, will slowly push eastward across the island chain tonight through Saturday. An unstable airmass is expected to accompany the weather feature as it moves through…
Maui Resident Tested for Suspected Case of Zika Virus
The Maui County District Health Office and the County of Maui jointly announced today a suspected case of Zika virus brought to the island by a resident who became ill while traveling in Latin America and upon return to Maui in February.
Koholā Brewery: Tapping in to a Dream
What started as a hobby and grew into a dream has now evolved into Koholā Brewery, which recently opened in Lahaina with nine custom beers on tap.
Millions of Dollars in Federal Funding Approved for HC&S Workers
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor approved a petition for federal aid that will provide millions of dollars in federal funding for displaced workers at the Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company on Maui.
Maui Population Grows by 0.8% to 164,637 in 2015
Maui’s population grew by 0.8% in one year to 164,637 people in 2015, according to new data released by the US Census Bureau.
Hazy Skies, Light & Variable Winds Today
Light winds are expected to continue through the end of the week, allowing for clouds to build over the islands during the afternoon and evening hours. A new upper…
Community Helps Restore Kahikinui After Brush Fire
The Kahikinui brush fire scorched more than 5600 acres. Maui Now’s Malika Dudley spoke with Donna Sterling about the experience and what the community can do…
Operation Violence Reduction Nets 33 Arrests on Maui
A total of 33 people were arrested on Maui as part of an initiative to reduce violent crime. The arrests were part of a larger nationwide operation led by the US Marshals Task Force
Maui Police Identify Murder Victim as a Kahului Man
The victim of an apparent homicide on Maui was identified by police today as Michael Colby, 39, of Kahului.
Jane Sanders Visits Maui to Stump for Husband Ahead of Hawaiʻi Caucus
Jane Sanders, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders visited Maui last night to rally support behind her husband ahead of Hawaiʻi’s Presidential preference polls taking place this weekend.
Possible Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Today
High moisture and light winds are expected this week and possibly into next weekend. The potential for localized heavy downpours exists mainly in…
UDPATE: 14 Stranded by Flood Waters on Maui Airlifted to Safety
A total of 14 individuals were airlifted to safety when they became stranded during a flash flood at Makamakaʻole Gulch (located along the Kahekili Highway between Waiheʻe and Kahakuloa) on Monday afternoon.
VIDEO: Ceremony Honors Birthday of Queen Ka’ahumanu
Ka’ahumanu, whose name means “the feather cloak,” was born in a cave at Kauiki Hill in Hāna, Maui, during period of war between the ruling chiefs to parents Keeaumoku and Namahana.
Winds Shifting Today, Haze & Humidity Increase
Winds will weaken and veer to the southeast Monday with light south winds then prevailing through the rest of the week. Clouds and showers will favor windward…
