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Kahoohanohano-Davis Sets Two Meet Records in Jumps
There is talented, and then there is La’akea Kahoohanohano-Davis — the Baldwin High School jump specialist who enjoyed a breakout performance of epic proportions Saturday.
Seabury Hall Wins Yamamoto Invitational With Seven Girls
Seabury Hall’s Ava Shipman scored a team-high 32.5 points to help the Seabury girls win its their sixth straight Yamamoto championship, which began with the school’s first ever team title in the sport in 2011. The Spartans outscored runner-up Baldwin, 142 to 117, with seven underclassmen.
Murder Investigation Underway at Kanahā
Maui police have cordoned off an section of shoreline off of Amala Place in Kahului while they conduct an investigation in the area. The investigation includes a section of beach between the Kahului/Wailuku Wastewater Reclamation Facility and Kanaha Beach.
Woman Pulled from Ocean a Keawakapu
An emergency crew from the Wailea Fire Station (Ladder 14) responded to the report of a possible drowning at around 4:02 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016.
Ocean Rescues at Pōhaku Park “S-Turns” in Kahana
Emergency crews were called to the scene of Pōhaku Park “S-Turns” in Kahana following a report of an ocean goer in distress at around 1:55 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016.
Trade Wind Weather Continues for Maui County
Locally breezy trade winds are expected through the weekend. The trades will push clouds and some showers over windward areas but stable conditions…
Living Localicious at Roy’s Kā‘anapali
Roy’s at the Kā‘anapali golf course is among 21 Maui restaurants, and 148 statewide, serving up a special dish with a helping of help for our public schools.
Phase 2 of Kīhei High School Included in House Budget
The House Finance Committee voted to appropriate $37.5 million for the second phase of construction on the upcoming Kīhei High School, marking the single largest Department of Education appropriation in the House Budget.
Breezy Trade Wind Weather Expected Today
Locally breezy trade winds are expected through the weekend. The trades will push clouds and some showers over windward areas, but stable conditions…
Little Fire Ant Intercepted in Hāna
The landscaper, who prefers to remain anonymous, quarantined and tested for little fire ants before even unloading the shipment. His actions along with the rapid response by the MISC crew protected the whole community.
Arrests Made in Armed Bank Robbery
Michael Soto and Sandra Kahikina were charged with first degree robbery in connection with the Feb. 26th incident at the Territorial Savings Bank in Lahaina.
Cool, Gusty Northeast Winds Today
Cool and gusty north winds are expected to continue tonight, between a cold front southeast of the Big Island and high pressure northwest of the islands…
House Approves $200 Million for Maui Community Correctional Center
The state house today approved more than $200 million in funds for renovations at the Maui Community Correctional Center in Wailuku, according to an announcement from the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives.
Flooding Forces Closure of ʻUlaino Road in Hāna
Maui police have closed a portion of ʻUlaino Road in Hāna this afternoon due to flooding. The closure was announced at 4:13 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016.
Brown Water Advisory: Honokahua, Maui
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for Honokahua Bay in West Maui, due to heavy rains.
Police Release Surveillance Image in Kahului Burglary, Seek Public Help
The individual appeared to be in their early 30’s and was seen carrying crowbars, two of which have been recovered, according to police reports.
Maui’s Judge Bissen is First Testifier in Legislative Pilot Project
In a first-of-its-kind, pilot project the state house will accept video testimony from neighbor island residents during a committee hearing today.
Gusty North Winds Expected Behind Front
A weak cold front will push across the state into Wednesday. Strong high pressure building to the northwest of the state behind the front will bring…
Mayor Arakawa: State of the County is “One of Perpetual Change”
The Mayor discussed the expected loss of 650 jobs before the end of the year due to the cessation of sugar operations at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company. Other recent issues facing the county include the 5,000 acre brushfire at Kahikinui, severe flooding that forced the closure of the main DMV service center in Kahului, and a road that the Mayor said, “threatens to slip into the ocean,” in East Maui.
Schatz: Federal Money For HC&S Workers On The Way
The International Trade Commission issued a determination that the dumping of sugar from Mexico caused serious injury to the domestic sugar industry, and specifically named HC&S as one of the domestic firms impacted.
