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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.

80 Organizations Support East Maui Kalo Farmers Against HB2501

More than 80 organizations signed a coalition statement in support of restoring water to East Maui streams as a group of taro farmers from the region voice opposition to a measure that they say would allow continued water diversions.

Winds Weaken, Front Expected Soon

Trades winds will gradually weaken Monday. Clouds and passing showers will favor windward and mauka areas especially over the Big Island slopes. Winds will…

Windy, Cold Conditions Add to the Challenges at KSM Relays

Nothing prepares you for the cold of Upcountry Maui, certainly not the warmth of downtown in early March.

First Pitch Thrown at Newly Opened Central Maui Regional Sports Complex

With the first phase of construction now complete, local and visiting teams and the general public can now compete on two softball fields and utilize an open field, two comfort stations and a concession building. These features cover about 24 acres of the 65 acre property.

UPDATE: Overnight Shooting on Waiehu Beach Road Under Investigation

The incident was reported in the early morning hours fronting Ray’s Deli & Lounge at the Waiehu Beach Center.

Treasured Cloak and Helmet of Kalani‘ōpu‘u Arrive in Hawaiʻi

The Treasured Mahiole (feathered helmet) and ‘Ahu ‘Ula (feathered cloak) of Kalani‘ōpu‘u made its historic return to Hawaiʻi aboard a Hawaiian Airlines flight from New Zealand on Friday. The return comes 237 years after the artifacts left Hawaiʻi’s shores aboard Captain James Cook’s ship.

VIDEO: Rescue at “Black Rock” Puʻu Kekaʻa

Rescue crews airlifted an individual from Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock” on Saturday, March 12, 2016.

Culture & Cuisine at KBH’s Tiki Terrace

Tiki Terrace at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel features award-winning, island-inspired cuisine with free entertainment, from a chef who says he’s “never bored!”

UPDATE: Body Found in Burn Area of Olowalu Brush Fire

The vehicle and body appeared to have been burned as a result of the brush fire, but the actual cause of death of the identity of the individual found is pending autopsy results.

Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Incident at Haycraft Park

The suspect was identified as Justin Shepherd, 33, with no local address. He was being held in lieu of $1,000,000 bail.

Windy Conditions Persist Today

Cool and breezy conditions should continue the next few days with limited showers focusing over windward and mauka spots through the weekend. Trade winds…

Island Air Hires 27 for Līhu‘e Service Relaunch

Island Air has hired 27 employees, including 19 from Kaua‘i and eight from O‘ahu, as it prepares to relaunch service to Līhu‘e on March 15.

1st Annual “Maui County Carnival” Debuts in April

The Maui County Carnival will be a new presentation but people may best relate to it from past events. You may remember the Little League Carnival which went on for three years, ending in 2006, and the Jaycee Carnival, which ended in 1997.

Landslide to Result in Temporary Closure of Hāna Highway

Hāna Highway (Route 360) will be closed at Mile 6.1 near the Nāʻiliʻilihāʻele Stream Bridge, on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Horrific Pe’ahi “Jaws” Wipeout

Maui local surfer Tyler Larronde has had some very close calls at famous big wave surfing spot, Jaws (also known as Pe’ahi)…

Gusty Wind Conditions Continue Today

Breezy east to northeast trade winds are forecast to stay in place through the weekend with clouds and showers favoring windward and mauka areas. Early next week, winds…

Firefighters Douse Three Brush Fires at Pu’unoa

PU’UNOA SUBDIVISION BRUSH FIRES, WEST MAUI: 9:45 p.m., 3/9/16, Maui firefighters responded to three small brushfires in Pu’unoa, on the Lahaina side of Hokiokio Road. No structures were damaged, and residents say the fires appear to have been suspicious. Crews had the fires contained and we’re conducting mop up operations into the night.

County Defends Solid Waste Costs Following Release of Audit Report

“Unfortunately the audit’s findings were skewed because the auditor refused to use the county’s evaluation of how much landfill space is worth,” county officials contend.

Petition Filed to Increase Water Flow at Nā Wai ‘Ehā

The petition states that HC&S’s closure presents new circumstances that the Water Commission must address in fulfilling its ongoing public trust duties to restore stream flows to Nā Wai ‘Ehā.
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